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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Nook, ME

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55 Floor plans available
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What I like the most about the community is that the staff is very friendly and helpful. The food is good. Yes, I would recommend Sunrise of Huntington Common to other families based on the experience so...
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.
Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....
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5 on all categories. Atria is a very lovely place. The staff is very helpful. They have plenty of activities, always willing to help and assist the residence. My Aunt has a one-bedroom apt and it is just big...
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.
Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...
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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, 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.
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.
Back BayBack Bay is an independent living community in Wolfeboro in Carroll County, New Hampshire. At Back Bay, you have the opportunity to live in a peaceful country setting with other like-minded individuals. Have a home that is convenient for you and your visiting family and guests while...
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This place is wonderful, we have had no complaints. The staff is super friendly they are very professional. It is a pretty expensive community. There aren't really any care services provided since it is...
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.
Sugar Hill Retirement Community features apartments and cottages for active independent living that sold as shares in a cooperative style of ownership.There are also Assisted Living suites available. We are proud to be sponsored by Huggins Hospital located here in Wolfeboro, only minutes away...
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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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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.
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...
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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.
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: 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 Shady Nook, ME

The average cost of senior living in Shady Nook is $4,987 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Parsonsfield, ME with an average of $4,396 per month.

Independent living costs in Shady Nook, ME, vs. nearby cities

Shady Nook, ME
$4,987/mo
$6,180/mo
$6,005/mo

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

Shady Nook, ME
$4,987/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Nook, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,207/mo
Independent Living
$4,987/mo

Independent living costs in Shady Nook, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,950/mo
Studio
$6,856/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,385/mo

Senior living costs in Shady Nook 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: Shady Nook, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShady Nook, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$4,987/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,900/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,207/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shady Nook, ME:$4,987/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shady Nook, ME:$5,900/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shady Nook, ME:$6,207/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shady Nook, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shady Nook 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
Shady Nook, ME$3,500/mo$5,446/mo-35.7%
Maine$3,253/mo$3,505/mo-7.2%
National$2,798/mo$2,795/mo+0.1%
Shady Nook, ME
2024 average cost:$3,500/mo
2023 average cost:$5,446/mo
Percent change:-35.7%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,253/mo
2023 average cost:$3,505/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,795/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Nook

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Nook

Sunrise of Huntington Common in Kennebunk, ME

4.6
The quality of care rating is more related to staffing and at times the "service of care" was slow. My loved one often complained about the food his statement would always be it didn't have any flavor. There were other times where he said it was good so I'll give a 3 rating.

Atria Kennebunk

4.8
We visited many care facilities in two states. After lots of tears viewing some options and horror at seeing some employees at others, we decided on Atria in Kennebunk for our parents. We made the right decision. My parents are happy with their large apartment. The staff is efficient, caring ...
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Shady Nook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Nook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Nook, 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 Shady Nook 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 Shady Nook partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shady Nook, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Nook 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 Shady Nook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shady Nook, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Nook 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 Shady Nook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shady Nook, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47%
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Sunrise of Huntington Common, Atria Kennebunk and Lodges Care Center Inc. are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Nook, Maine. See full list of communities.
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