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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shapleigh, ME
If you’re looking for independent living in the Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh. 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 16 independent living facilities in Shapleigh, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Scarborough, Scarborough and Wells.
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77 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
58 reviews
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
2323 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
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44 reviews
It was a short stay for my mother. She was there less than 2 months but it was a very positive experience. 5 Star Service. My brother’s in-laws moved in the following month due to our pleasure with the...
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....
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: 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
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: 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...
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.
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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.
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...
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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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...
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.
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Cost of independent living in Shapleigh, ME
The average cost of senior living in Shapleigh is $5,623 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newfield, ME with an average of $4,625 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shapleigh, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shapleigh, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Shapleigh
Recent reviews for independent living in Shapleigh
Sunrise of Huntington Common in Kennebunk, ME
5.0
It was a short stay for my mother. She was there less than 2 months but it was a very positive experience. 5 Star Service. My brother’s in-laws moved in the following month due to our pleasure with the staff, meals & care.
We had my mother at another memory care facility prior to HC. The ...
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Scarborough Terrace
4.9
Scarborough Terrace is a small family run group of facilities. It's very evident that the staff are tight knit. Many have worked there for several years. This translate into great, personalized care for residents and families. One of the things that really stood out for our family is he ...
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Atria Kennebunk
5.0
Atria Kennebunk is a well run assisted living facility. The staff members are all very friendly and attentive to the tenants. Any staff member that I have had the pleasure of interacting with has been approachable and informative. The facility itself is very clean and well laid out. I would ...
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Shapleigh independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shapleigh independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shapleigh, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shapleigh 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 Shapleigh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shapleigh, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Kennebunk, Sunrise of Huntington Common and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shapleigh, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Shapleigh, Maine. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shapleigh, Maine are Atria Kennebunk. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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