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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Solon, ME

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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 The Inn at City Hall
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.
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: 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 Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
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 Cotton Mill 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.
Photo of Crestwood Place
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 Avalon Village
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 Washington Manor, JSLS
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 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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Photo of Fairmount Boarding House
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 Bradford Commons
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in South Solon, ME

The average cost of senior living in South Solon is $3,365 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $2,613 per month.

Independent living costs in South Solon, ME, vs. nearby cities

South Solon, ME
$3,365/mo
$4,157/mo

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

South Solon, ME
$3,365/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South Solon, ME, vs. other senior living options

$5,634/mo
Independent Living
$3,365/mo

Independent living costs in South Solon, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$4,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,038/mo

Senior living costs in South Solon 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: South Solon, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Solon, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$3,365/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,634/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,634/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Solon, ME:$3,365/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Solon, ME:$5,634/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Solon, ME:$5,634/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Solon, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Solon 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
South Solon, ME$3,060/mo$3,006/mo+1.8%
Maine$3,487/mo$3,455/mo+0.9%
National$3,166/mo$3,029/mo+4.5%
South Solon, ME
2024 average cost:$3,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,006/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,487/mo
2023 average cost:$3,455/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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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 South Solon

Recent reviews for independent living in South Solon

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.

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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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
I really liked the staff. My mom had a private room that was fairly large. She was able to have a recliner, twin bed, small bookcase, beside table, small dresser and a desk. The closet was small. She had to share the bathroom which she hated. She was only there a month before she passed so I ...
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South Solon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Solon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Solon, 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 South Solon 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 South Solon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Solon, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
8.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Solon 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 South Solon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Solon, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Solon 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 South Solon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Solon, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
10.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
2.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
10.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
5.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.8%
47%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Bangor and Goudreau’s Retirement Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Solon, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near South Solon, Maine. See the full list.
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