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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.
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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Parrot, ME

The average cost of senior living in Parrot is $3,881 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

Independent living costs in Parrot, ME, vs. nearby cities

Parrot, ME
$3,881/mo
$4,097/mo
$4,097/mo

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

Parrot, ME
$3,881/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Parrot, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,108/mo
Independent Living
$3,881/mo

Independent living costs in Parrot, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$5,195/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,553/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,313/mo

Senior living costs in Parrot 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: Parrot, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeParrot, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$3,881/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,108/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,108/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Parrot, ME:$3,881/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Parrot, ME:$6,108/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Parrot, ME:$6,108/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Parrot, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Parrot 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
Parrot, ME$3,060/mo$3,038/mo+0.7%
Maine$3,597/mo$3,461/mo+3.9%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Parrot, ME
2024 average cost:$3,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,038/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,597/mo
2023 average cost:$3,461/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Parrot

Recent reviews for independent living in Parrot

Solstice Senior Living at Bangor

5.0
I am very happy with solstice. We like the fact that even though it is not assisted care, they come into clean once a week and they change the bedding once a week. Also, the fact that they cook meals. The place is very clean.

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 Waterfront Retirement Community in Winslow, ME

4.0
About a month ago, my mom experienced the loss of her husband, my dad. Since then, the staff and residents have played a significant role in helping her adjust. They have been proactive in involving her in various activities, ensuring she is eating her meals, and regularly checking in on her. ...
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Parrot independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parrot independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parrot, 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 Parrot 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 Parrot partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parrot, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Parrot 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 Parrot communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parrot, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parrot 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 Parrot offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parrot, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
47%
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