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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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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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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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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in York Cliffs, ME

The average cost of senior living in York Cliffs is $5,677 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bald Head, ME with an average of $5,541 per month.

Independent living costs in York Cliffs, ME, vs. nearby cities

York Cliffs, ME
$5,677/mo
$6,005/mo
$6,180/mo

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

York Cliffs, ME
$5,677/mo
$5,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in York Cliffs, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,286/mo
Independent Living
$5,677/mo

Independent living costs in York Cliffs, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,113/mo
Studio
$6,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,045/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,571/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,418/mo

Senior living costs in York Cliffs vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: York Cliffs, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeYork Cliffs, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$5,677/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,142/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,286/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
York Cliffs, ME:$5,677/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
York Cliffs, ME:$6,142/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
York Cliffs, ME:$6,286/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in York Cliffs, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in York Cliffs 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.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
York Cliffs, ME$3,569/mo$3,479/mo+2.6%
Maine$3,531/mo$3,487/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
York Cliffs, ME
2024 average cost:$3,569/mo
2023 average cost:$3,479/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Maine
2024 average cost:$3,531/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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 York Cliffs

Recent reviews for independent living in York Cliffs

Benchmark at Bedford Falls

5.0
I'd give them all a 5. I wish he were still there It's like having an apartment with help 24/7. Everyone is amazing and willing to help with anything and everything It's like home

Brookdale Spruce Wood in Durham, NH

5.0
Brookdale Spruce Wood community gets a 5 in all categories, they have exceeded all expectation's our family has had. We would recommend them to other families who may be looking for a place for their loved ones.

Brightview Danvers

4.3
We moved my Dad there almost 2 years ago. It has been a very positive experience! There are many activities to keep you busy!! The food is great and the place is clean!!

York Cliffs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in York Cliffs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in York Cliffs, 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 York Cliffs 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 York Cliffs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in York Cliffs 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 York Cliffs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
York Cliffs, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in York Cliffs 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 York Cliffs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Assisted Living Center of Salisbury and Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown are the top-rated independent living facilities near York Cliffs, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 173 independent living facilities near York Cliffs, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in York Cliffs, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown and The Pines Of Newmarket. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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