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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Burnham, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Burnham area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Burnham. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 94 independent living facilities in Burnham, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Belfast, Waterville and Hampden.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Belfast, Waterville and Hampden.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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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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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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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: 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.
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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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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...
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.
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: 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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Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Burnham, ME
The average cost of senior living in Burnham is $4,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Benton, ME with an average of $2,233 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Burnham, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Burnham
Recent reviews for independent living in Burnham
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
3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.
Burnham independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Burnham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Burnham, 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 Burnham 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 Burnham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Burnham, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Burnham 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 Burnham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Burnham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Burnham 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 Burnham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Burnham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
11.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
11.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winterberry Heights Senior Living, The Lincoln Home and Dirigo Pines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Burnham, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Burnham, Maine. See the full list.
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