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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Arrowhead, ME

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Lake Arrowhead, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Sable Lodge Retirement Community1
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1212 Floor plans available
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The staff and residents are friendly and welcoming. Staff use our names all the time. they smile and are helpful. I am exspanding my food choices as the food is wonderful and they serve foods I have not...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Photo of The Grande at South Portland
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8.7
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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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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
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.
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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The staff, both administrative and clinical have been great. The food is ok, typical of what you would expect. They have a good offering of activities. The facility itself is ok, but is in the process of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
We are a geriatric residential assisted living, honoring aging in place, providing end-of-life care, respite care, and adult day care services. We have both private and semi private rooms, with all the comforts of home. It's important our clients maintain the ability to do at they want when they...
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.
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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
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.
Photo of Presidential Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Birches Apartment Homes
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Atlantic Heights Retirement
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 Lake Arrowhead, ME

The average cost of senior living in Lake Arrowhead is $5,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Waterboro, ME with an average of $5,256 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Arrowhead, ME, vs. nearby cities

Lake Arrowhead, ME
$5,268/mo
$6,180/mo
$6,083/mo

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

Lake Arrowhead, ME
$5,268/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Arrowhead, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,225/mo
Independent Living
$5,268/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Arrowhead, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,122/mo
Studio
$7,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,895/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Arrowhead 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: Lake Arrowhead, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Arrowhead, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,268/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,225/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,225/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Arrowhead, ME:$5,268/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Arrowhead, ME:$6,225/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lake Arrowhead, ME:$6,225/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Arrowhead, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake Arrowhead 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.

Lake Arrowhead, MEME stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lake Arrowhead, ME

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Arrowhead 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
Lake Arrowhead, ME$4,337/mo$4,714/mo-8.0%
Maine$3,455/mo$3,146/mo+9.8%
National$3,144/mo$2,978/mo+5.6%
Lake Arrowhead, ME
2024 average cost:$4,337/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:-8.0%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,455/mo
2023 average cost:$3,146/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,144/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Lake Arrowhead

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Arrowhead

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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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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Lake Arrowhead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Arrowhead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Arrowhead, 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 Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Arrowhead, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Arrowhead, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Arrowhead, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
47%
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Sable Lodge Retirement Community1, The Grande at South Portland and Stroudwater Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Arrowhead, Maine. See full list of communities.
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