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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mainstream, ME

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Maine is $4,089, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Mainstream area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Photo of Park East Apartments and Villa
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.
Photo of Bradford Commons
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.
Photo of Fairmount Boarding House
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.
Photo of Bangor House
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 Freese's Building Apartments
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.
Photo of Freese's Assisted Living Program
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 Sirjas
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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My experience with this community has been great, this community is kept fairly clean. When i first came to visit, i knew this was going to be a great fit for me. The ares tarting to slowly open up...
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 Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home is located in Historic Brewer, Maine. Here you'll find the Ellen Leach Home surrounded by nature's beauty while nestled in a grove of stately pines, yet conveniently located within minutes of public libraries, museums, shopping venues, restaurants, medical...
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Photo of Longfellow Heights
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 Marsh Island Apartments
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.
Photo of Shadagee Apartments
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.
Photo of Penobscot Terrace
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 Hillside Apartments
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.
Photo of Jed Prouty Assisted Living
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, 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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Photo of Chateau Cushnoc
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.
Photo of Penobscot Shores 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.
Photo of The Inn at City Hall
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 Greentree Apartments
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.
Photo of Granite Hill Est Retire Comm
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, 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.
Photo of Washington Manor, JSLS
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.

Cost of independent living in Mainstream, ME

The average cost of senior living in Maine is $4,089 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Maine vs. 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 state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMaineU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$4,089/mo$3,520/mo16.2% above national median
Assisted Living$7,568/mo$5,830/mo29.8% above national median
Memory Care$9,393/mo$6,999/mo34.2% above national median
Independent Living
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.2% above national median
Assisted Living
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:29.8% above national median
Memory Care
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:34.2% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Mainstream

Recent reviews for independent living in Mainstream

Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, ME

5.0
So far in the time that I have been here, I tink it is a great place. I am pleased with everything and I feel very comfortable here, I have no complaints.

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.8
Everyone was very helpful and professional during the whole process from touring the facility to moving in and getting settled. The staff have great communication with each other so when we were running into some problems and certain precautions needed to be taken, everyone that would deal with ...
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Goudreau’s Retirement Home in Winslow, ME

4.8
Clean facilities, regular meals, some enrichment activities (holiday themes, chair yoga, etc). Great availability of additional services available from onsite facilitator.

Mainstream independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mainstream independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mainstream, 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 Mainstream 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 Mainstream partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mainstream, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mainstream 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 Mainstream communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mainstream, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mainstream 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 Mainstream offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mainstream, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
22.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
10.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.3%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Bangor and Goudreau’s Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mainstream, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 52 independent living facilities near Mainstream, Maine. See the full list.
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