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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Franklin, ME

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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...

Cost of independent living in East Franklin, ME

The average cost of senior living in East Franklin is $4,759 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brewer, ME with an average of $4,097 per month.

Independent living costs in East Franklin, ME, vs. nearby cities

East Franklin, ME
$4,759/mo
$4,917/mo
$4,097/mo

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

East Franklin, ME
$4,759/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in East Franklin, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,163/mo
Independent Living
$4,759/mo

Independent living costs in East Franklin, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$5,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,233/mo

Senior living costs in East Franklin 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: East Franklin, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Franklin, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,759/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,163/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,163/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
East Franklin, ME:$4,759/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
East Franklin, ME:$6,163/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
East Franklin, ME:$6,163/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in East Franklin, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in East Franklin 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 East Franklin, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Franklin 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Franklin, ME$3,101/mo$3,038/mo+2.1%
Maine$3,597/mo$3,461/mo+3.9%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
East Franklin, ME
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$3,038/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,597/mo
2023 average cost:$3,461/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 East Franklin

Recent reviews for independent living in East Franklin

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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Solstice Senior Living at Bangor

5.0
I am very happy with solstice. We like the fact that even though it is not assisted care, they come into clean once a week and they change the bedding once a week. Also, the fact that they cook meals. The place is very clean.

East Franklin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Franklin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Franklin, 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 East Franklin 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 East Franklin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Franklin, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in East Franklin 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 East Franklin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Franklin, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Franklin 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 East Franklin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Franklin, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
47%
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Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living at Bangor are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Franklin, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near East Franklin, Maine. See the full list.
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