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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Windham, ME

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Deering Center, Back Cove and Kennedy Park.
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She loved it there. She was there for 6 days, got involved in activities (flower decoration), made friends, got the flu, fell and broke her femur and is now in skilled nursing at [community removed] after...
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...
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The Woods at Canco has been lovely! The transition for our father was super difficult. He wouldn't come out of his room. The people that work there check on him lots, asked him to deal cards on their...
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.
The Woods at Canco provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the unspoiled beauty of Portland's rugged countryside, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees...
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Very nice building. Clean and well lighted. Employees were very friendly and helpful. My Aunt seemed to be happy. I will be visiting often. Having had worked in a nursing home this appears to be a nice place
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Stroudwater Lodge, in Westbrook, ME is located just off of I-95 and minutes from bustling downtown Portland, ME. This brand new 95-apartment state-of-the-art community is now open and offers both independent and assisted living options. The community is just a stone's throw from the...
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
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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
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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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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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The staff, both administrative and clinical have been great. The food is ok, typical of what you would expect. They have a good offering of activities. The facility itself is ok, but is in the process of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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
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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
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Windham, ME

The average cost of senior living in Windham is $6,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Augusta, ME with an average of $4,157 per month.

Independent living costs in Windham, ME, vs. nearby cities

Windham, ME
$6,004/mo
$6,073/mo
$6,252/mo

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

Windham, ME
$6,004/mo
$5,398/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Windham, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,768/mo
Independent Living
$6,004/mo

Independent living costs in Windham, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$9,393/mo
Studio
$6,226/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,312/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,317/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Windham 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: Windham, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWindham, MEMaineU.S.
Independent Living$6,004/mo$5,398/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$6,739/mo$6,410/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$6,768/mo$6,418/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Windham, ME:$6,004/mo
Maine:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Windham, ME:$6,739/mo
Maine:$6,410/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Windham, ME:$6,768/mo
Maine:$6,418/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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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 Windham

Recent reviews for independent living in Windham

Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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The Enclave of Scarborough

4.1
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done promptly. The only issue my mom has is that she doesn't care for the food. They have ...
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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living in Portland, ME

5.0
I would definitely recommend this facility! The staff are so kind and engaging! Housekeeping and maintenance keep right on top of things! Housekeeping provides sheets and towels and they are changed each week. My father required some assistance with showering, laundry and medication and they ...
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Windham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Windham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Windham, 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 Windham 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 Windham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Windham, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
28.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Windham 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 Windham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Windham, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Windham 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 Windham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Windham, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
6.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
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
13.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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40%
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