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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Starbirds, ME

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Newport, Corinna and Hartland.
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Last Updated: 9/18/24
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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.
Photo of Sirjas
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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My experience with this community has been great, this community is kept fairly clean. When i first came to visit, i knew this was going to be a great fit for me. The ares tarting to slowly open up...
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 Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home is located in Historic Brewer, Maine. Here you'll find the Ellen Leach Home surrounded by nature's beauty while nestled in a grove of stately pines, yet conveniently located within minutes of public libraries, museums, shopping venues, restaurants, medical...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Birch Haven
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.
Photo of Sunset Home of Waterville
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.
Photo of Jed Prouty Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Winslow Place
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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Photo of Durbin Apartments
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.
Photo of Stearns Assisted Living
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, 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.
Photo of Bayview Manor
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 Starbirds, ME

The average cost of senior living in Starbirds is $3,889 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Starbirds, ME vs. nearby cities

Starbirds, ME
$3,889/mo
$4,097/mo
$4,097/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Starbirds, ME vs. the state and national average

Starbirds, ME
$3,889/mo
$5,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Starbirds vs. other types of senior living

$6,012/mo
Independent Living
$3,889/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Starbirds, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$5,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,553/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Starbirds

Recent reviews for independent living in Starbirds

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

3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid. They do a good job but only offer certain services. There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid. It is on the expensive side. The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
Every employee is pleasant, helpful and engages with residents, seamlessly adjusting the interaction such that it is appropriate to that resident. During my initial tour, I asked about hiring. The answer resonated with me as they said “we look for attitude, aptitude and people who care, as we ...
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Starbirds independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Starbirds independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Starbirds, 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 Starbirds 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 Starbirds partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Starbirds, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Starbirds 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 Starbirds communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Starbirds, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Starbirds 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 Starbirds offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Starbirds, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46.1%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Bangor and Dirigo Pines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Starbirds, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 39 independent living facilities near Starbirds, Maine. See the full list.

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