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I feel so fortunate that my children decided that this was the place for me to live all the rest of my days. There is not doubt in my mind that after COVID first landed. New admistrator trying to please...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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What we like the most about the community is the people. All parts of the staff were great. I honestly believe they care about the people and it's more than a job.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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Unfortunately my dad was not able to stay there. He had a sudden decline and it didn't meet the level of care he required. But the staff was very friendly and helpful. They were understanding about the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover the charms of the “Jewel of Maine” city at Solstice Senior Living at Bangor. Located near Husson University and Bangor Mall, Solstice at Bangor offers a bright and open senior living community full of adventure for all residents. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the...
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Clean facilities, regular meals, some enrichment activities (holiday themes, chair yoga, etc). Great availability of additional services available from onsite facilitator.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I can't say enough about the care my mother-in-law received at The Lincoln Home. The small, home like environment was a perfect fit - staff go above and beyond to support each resident as an individual and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Lincoln Home, an all inclusive, vibrant community for seniors, is situated on the banks of the Damariscotta River in Midcoast Maine.Vibrant Senior Living is our mission. Our seniors engage intellectually and creatively, share laughter and companionship, and experience all that Midcoast Maine...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
When it comes to beautiful scenic views not much can beat our seaport town of Belfast, ME. Our antique architecture and historic districts are popular with residents and tourists alike. Harbor Hill Center occupies seven acres of waterfront property in mid-coast Maine on Belfast Harbor. Our...
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My father passed away leaving my mother living alone. The upkeep of their home was too much and she was very lonely. A friend of mine told me about Country Villa - so I called and came in for a tour. The...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Country Villa - Supportive Senior LivingThe Country Villa is a Supportive Senior Living Community owned and operated by Volunteers of American Northern New England. Since 1896 Volunteers of America has helped seniors live in safety, comfort, and dignity. Our mission is to provide residents...
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Everyone was very helpful and professional during the whole process from touring the facility to moving in and getting settled. The staff have great communication with each other so when we were running...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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About a month ago, my mom experienced the loss of her husband, my dad. Since then, the staff and residents have played a significant role in helping her adjust. They have been proactive in involving her in...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
St. Mark's Home is an Independent living facility, located in central Augusta, ME, next to the historic Lithgow library. Residents have access to local transit, library, banks, shopping and restaurants.The residents live in a historic home with a central dining room and parlors. They receive 3...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Captain Lewis Residence is a Level IV residential care facility situated in a beautiful, expanded Victorian sea captain's home overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale, Maine (about a 45 minute drive north of Portland - just south of Augusta). For the past fourteen years, this family owned...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Camden Hills Villas Camden Hills Villas are located in Camden, ME. This independent living community provides its residents with a beautiful place to call home. Camden is a part of Knox County, and it offers much to enjoy outdoors. Those who visit this area or who choose to call it home will...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Searsport, ME

The average cost of senior living in Searsport is $4,546 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

Independent living costs in Searsport, ME, vs. nearby cities

Searsport, ME
$4,546/mo
$4,649/mo
$4,097/mo

Independent living costs in Searsport, ME, vs. state and national averages

Searsport, ME
$4,546/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Searsport, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,142/mo
Independent Living
$4,546/mo

Independent living costs in Searsport, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,385/mo
Studio
$5,756/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,371/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,271/mo

Senior living costs in Searsport vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Searsport, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSearsport, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,546/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,142/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,142/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Searsport, ME:$4,546/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Searsport, ME:$6,142/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Searsport, ME:$6,142/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Searsport, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Searsport and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Searsport, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Searsport have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Searsport, ME$3,060/mo$3,038/mo+0.7%
Maine$3,597/mo$3,461/mo+3.9%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Searsport, ME
2024 average cost:$3,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,038/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,597/mo
2023 average cost:$3,461/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Searsport

Recent reviews for independent living in Searsport

Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, ME

5.0
So far in the time that I have been here, I tink it is a great place. I am pleased with everything and I feel very comfortable here, I have no complaints.

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.0
Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a manual to navigate this bug change in both our lives would have great. Yes, we would ...
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Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME

4.9
From day one I have been treated like a family member! Every place is clean in order and all employees a very accommodating, friendly, helpful and I can definitely recommend “Birch Bay Retirement “ who’s looking for the best. Congratulations to all including the exterior maintenance Crew , a job ...
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Searsport independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Searsport independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Searsport, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Searsport independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Searsport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Searsport, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Searsport independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Searsport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Searsport, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Searsport independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Searsport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Searsport, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
13.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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