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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Mount Desert, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Mount Desert area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Mount Desert. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 8 independent living facilities in Mount Desert, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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What we like about Birch Bay is the friendly caregivers and thoughtful activities- music therapy in particular! The community feels small and homey
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.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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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Cost of independent living in Mount Desert, ME
The average cost of senior living in Mount Desert is $7,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brewer, ME with an average of $4,097 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Desert, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Desert, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Desert vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mount Desert, ME by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Desert
Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Desert
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
4.9
From day one I have been treated like a family member! Every place is clean in order and all employees a very accommodating, friendly, helpful and I can definitely recommend “Birch Bay Retirement “ who’s looking for the best.
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Mount Desert independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Desert independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Desert, 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 Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Desert, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Desert, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
40.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Norwood Cove and Malvern Belmont are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Desert, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 8 independent living facilities near Mount Desert, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Desert, Maine are Birch Bay Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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