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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: 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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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.
Camden Hills Villas Camden Hills Villas are located in Camden, ME. This independent living community provides its residents with a beautiful place to call home. Camden is a part of Knox County, and it offers much to enjoy outdoors. Those who visit this area or who choose to call it home will...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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...
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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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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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Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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
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Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
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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 Pishon Ferry, ME

The average cost of senior living in Pishon Ferry is $4,354 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shawmut, ME with an average of $2,233 per month.

Independent living costs in Pishon Ferry, ME, vs. nearby cities

Pishon Ferry, ME
$4,354/mo
$4,157/mo

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

Pishon Ferry, ME
$4,354/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Pishon Ferry, ME, vs. other senior living options

$5,869/mo
Independent Living
$4,354/mo

Independent living costs in Pishon Ferry, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,385/mo
Studio
$6,438/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,708/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,188/mo

Senior living costs in Pishon Ferry 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: Pishon Ferry, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typePishon Ferry, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,354/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,869/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,869/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pishon Ferry, ME:$4,354/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pishon Ferry, ME:$5,869/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Pishon Ferry, ME:$5,869/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pishon Ferry, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pishon Ferry 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pishon Ferry, ME$3,201/mo$3,392/mo-5.6%
Maine$3,597/mo$3,461/mo+3.9%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Pishon Ferry, ME
2024 average cost:$3,201/mo
2023 average cost:$3,392/mo
Percent change:-5.6%
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

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What families are saying about independent living in Pishon Ferry

Recent reviews for independent living in Pishon Ferry

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.

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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Pishon Ferry independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pishon Ferry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pishon Ferry, 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 Pishon Ferry 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 Pishon Ferry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pishon Ferry, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pishon Ferry 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 Pishon Ferry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pishon Ferry, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pishon Ferry 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 Pishon Ferry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pishon Ferry, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
12.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.1%
47%
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Schooner Estates Senior Living, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Solstice Senior Living at Bangor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pishon Ferry, Maine. See full list of communities.
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