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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dow Pines, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dow Pines 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 Dow Pines. 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 43 independent living facilities in Dow Pines, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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, 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
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.
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: 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
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.
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: 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: 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: 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: 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 Dow Pines, ME
The average cost of senior living in Dow Pines is $4,917 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Town, ME with an average of $4,097 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dow Pines, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dow Pines, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Dow Pines
Recent reviews for independent living in Dow Pines
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.
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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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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Dow Pines independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dow Pines independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dow Pines, 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 Dow Pines 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 Dow Pines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dow Pines, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dow Pines 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 Dow Pines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dow Pines, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dow Pines 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 Dow Pines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dow Pines, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living at Bangor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dow Pines, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Dow Pines, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Dow Pines, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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