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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elms, ME

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 135 independent living facilities in Elms, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Meeting House CommonsMeeting House Commons is an independent living community located in the scenic and safe community of Pembroke, New Hampshire. Nestled between the state capital of Concord and the city of Manchester, year-round activities abound for our residents. A part of Merrimack County,...
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I have been an independent resident at Taylor Community for two years. In that time my experience has been one of gratitude for the many activities available from educational trips and lectures to seeing...
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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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I am so pleased with the care that my mom receives. The rehab department is exceptional and the food is delicious! Every staff member that I have interacted with would highly recommend this center for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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 Elms, ME

The average cost of senior living in Elms is $5,548 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells Branch, ME with an average of $5,365 per month.

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

Elms, ME
$5,548/mo
$6,005/mo
$6,180/mo

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

Elms, ME
$5,548/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$6,409/mo
Independent Living
$5,548/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,051/mo
Studio
$6,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,401/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Elms 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: Elms, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElms, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,548/mo$5,568/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$6,287/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,409/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Elms, ME:$5,548/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Elms, ME:$6,287/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Elms, ME:$6,409/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Elms, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elms 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
Elms, ME$3,556/mo$3,489/mo+1.9%
Maine$3,521/mo$3,498/mo+0.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Elms, ME
2024 average cost:$3,556/mo
2023 average cost:$3,489/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,521/mo
2023 average cost:$3,498/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elms

Recent reviews for independent living in Elms

Harmony Homes By the Bay in Durham, NH

4.7
I honestly can not understand why someone would say that they walked in Harmony Homes By the Bay and thought it was dark and dirty. The opposite is true. After experience with countless nursing/assisted living facilities, I chose for mom to live here, both of us could not be happier! It’s ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Elms independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elms independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elms, 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 Elms 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 Elms partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elms, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elms 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 Elms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elms, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elms 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 Elms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elms, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elms, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 135 independent living facilities near Elms, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elms, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, The Pines Of Newmarket and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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