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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Preble, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Fort Preble 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 Fort Preble. 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 32 independent living facilities in Fort Preble, 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 East Bayside, Kennedy Park and East End Beach.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Portland, Brunswick and Scarborough.
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9.2
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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.
Sable Lodge Senior Resort is a 55 and over all-inclusive rental community.There is no buy-in and we also have a 30 day money back guaranty during your first month.Your monthly rent includes the following services at no additional charge or gratuity.Live in Managers24/7 Dedicated ConciergesValet...
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9.6
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21 reviews
My husband and I were looking for an independent living facility for my aunt and uncle and toured many facilities in the Portland area. My aunt and uncle were reluctant to leave their home, but once they...
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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I would highly recommend it. We would choose it again for our dad. We are absolutely satisfied. My dad is thriving. The staff is amazing.
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...
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9.2
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30 reviews
Any issues that I had were addressed immediately. The room was always clean and laundry done promptly. I found the evening meals bland, sometimes served late; leaving sandwiches dry and hot meals cold. I...
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.
Scarborough Terrace is a gracious, comfortable assisted living community where we provide a full complement of supportive services and amenities including 24/7 care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents enjoy a variety of social, cultural and educational activities....
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8.9
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57 reviews
When life take a turn don`t panic there is a wonderful place to go. Canco is a nice place to be ,the staff do a wonderful job and there plenty to do. the residents are freindly and the staff are always there...
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 Woods at Canco provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the unspoiled beauty of Portland's rugged countryside, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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17 reviews
What I like the most about the 75 State Street community is the clear communication between administrators and staff regarding policies. All alerts or policy changes that I am appraised of go to my son and...
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.
Located in the beautiful port side city of Portland, Maine, Seventy-Five State Street is an active and vibrant community within a community. Established in 1854, we are one of the oldest not for profits in the city and enjoy a stellar reputation of high-quality care and services for people of all...
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4 reviews
I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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25 reviews
Nursing care has been very inconsistent. Anyone who needs a lot of care, I do not recommend no matter how much they say they can meet their needs My mother is now independent enough to wait for what she...
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.
We are proud to introduce The Grande at South Portland, where you can experience the luxury Maine senior living you desire with the professional care you need.Bridge Senior Living has been proudly serving the residents of since 2019, and now, more Portland-area residents can experience our...
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7.5
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53 reviews
It is a very caring facility where I feel the staff from the cleaners to activities treat everyone with such kindness and feels like genuine relationships. I would not hesitate to recommend. Has a...
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.
Located just seven miles south of Portland, The Enclave of Scarborough is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can live more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff.Enclave of Scarborough is convenient to local beaches, nature preserves, shopping and...
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My mother moved to the Landing (fka Village Crossing) 3+ years ago and had a very good experience despite all the challenges associated with Covid. The staff at the Landing were fantastic and always...
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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Very nice building. Clean and well lighted. Employees were very friendly and helpful. My Aunt seemed to be happy. I will be visiting often. Having had worked in a nursing home this appears to be a nice place
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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.
Stroudwater Lodge, in Westbrook, ME is located just off of I-95 and minutes from bustling downtown Portland, ME. This brand new 95-apartment state-of-the-art community is now open and offers both independent and assisted living options. The community is just a stone's throw from the...
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I would tell others that it is a small community. The owners are very involved in running the community and caring for the residents. The staff are very good about getting the residents to appointments. ...
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.
Ledgeview Assisted Living — When living alone is no longer an option and a nursing home isn't the answer. Ledgeview Living — where winter brings the warmth of a crackling fire in our fireplaces and summer evening breezes bring the scent of pint trees and seasonal flowers. — Where residents can...
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: 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.
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: 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.
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
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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: 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: 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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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 Fort Preble, ME
The average cost of senior living in Fort Preble is $6,326 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallowell, ME with an average of $4,832 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Preble
Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Preble
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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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living in Portland, ME
5.0
I would definitely recommend this facility! The staff are so kind and engaging! Housekeeping and maintenance keep right on top of things! Housekeeping provides sheets and towels and they are changed each week. My father required some assistance with showering, laundry and medication and they ...
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Fort Preble independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Preble independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Preble, 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 Fort Preble 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 Fort Preble partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Preble, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Preble 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 Fort Preble communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Preble, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Preble 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 Fort Preble offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Preble, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living and Atria Kennebunk are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Preble, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Fort Preble, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fort Preble, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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