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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilead, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gilead 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 Gilead. 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 41 independent living facilities in Gilead, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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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, 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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Gilead, ME
The average cost of senior living in Gilead is $4,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hastings, ME with an average of $4,413 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gilead, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilead
Recent reviews for independent living in Gilead
Casco Inn Residential Care
4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Riverglen House in Littleton, NH
5.0
So very fortunate to have gotten a spot for my dad here. The staff is caring and professional, the community is warm and friendly, and they work hard to give a level of care combined with independence that can’t be matched.
Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH
4.9
Our overall experience has been great. No question that we made the right choice for us. The cleanliness, friendliness, quality of care and staff have been great. The food is a 5 plus. Dining is restaurant style: you order from a menu and the food that you select is prepared for you. No ...
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Gilead independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilead, 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 Gilead 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 Gilead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilead, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilead 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 Gilead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilead, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilead 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 Gilead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilead, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
12.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
9.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schooner Estates Senior Living, Summit by Morrison and Country Village Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilead, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Gilead, Maine. See the full list.
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