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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 35 independent living facilities in Fort Scammel, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $6,191

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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.
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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Fort Scammel, ME

The average cost of senior living in Fort Scammel is $6,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hallowell, ME with an average of $4,832 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Scammel, ME, vs. nearby cities

Fort Scammel, ME
$6,191/mo
$6,103/mo

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

Fort Scammel, ME
$6,191/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Scammel, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,865/mo
Independent Living
$6,191/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Scammel, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,770/mo
Studio
$6,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,905/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,660/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Scammel 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: Fort Scammel, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Scammel, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$6,191/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,834/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,865/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Scammel, ME:$6,191/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Scammel, ME:$6,834/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fort Scammel, ME:$6,865/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Scammel, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Scammel 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fort Scammel, ME$3,731/mo$3,463/mo+7.7%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fort Scammel, ME
2024 average cost:$3,731/mo
2023 average cost:$3,463/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Scammel

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Scammel

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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The Highlands in Topsham, ME

4.0
The Highlands is not a brand new facility, they could use some updated in a few spots which they are working on. Currently they have started updating the fitness area and pool area. The facilities are very nice and as to be expected. It seems like they are doing everything and have the tools to ...
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Fort Scammel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Scammel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Scammel, 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 Scammel 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 Scammel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Scammel, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Scammel 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 Scammel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Scammel, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Scammel 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 Scammel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Scammel, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sable Lodge Retirement Community1, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living and Holiday Woods at Canco are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Scammel, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Fort Scammel, Maine. See the full list.
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