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The cost of independent living in Mechanic Falls is about $6,513 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 41 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Schooner Estates Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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The facility and staff are exceptional. They are very caring and the facility is clean. They go above and beyond to please the residents
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.
At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...
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We liked that she could have her own room even though she shares an area outside of her room with one other person. Staff have not been extremely accountable. They have had a lot of turn over. Once my mom...
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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Photo of Park View Apartments
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.
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.
Photo of Oxford Meadow Apartments
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.
Photo of Auburn Home For Aged Women
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 Norway Center
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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.
Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.
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Photo of Rustfield Village Eldrly Apts
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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Cost of independent living in Mechanic Falls, ME

The average cost of senior living in Mechanic Falls is $6,513 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,330 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls, ME vs. nearby cities

Mechanic Falls, ME
$6,513/mo
$6,748/mo
$5,768/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls, ME vs. the state and national average

Mechanic Falls, ME
$6,513/mo
$5,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,128/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls vs. other types of senior living

$6,968/mo
Independent Living
$6,513/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mechanic Falls, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$6,750/mo
Studio
$6,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mechanic Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Mechanic Falls

Casco Inn Residential Care

4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Clover Health Care in Auburn, ME

4.4
It seems like it is a busy place with lots of people coming and going...the director was very helpful and made the process easy.

Bay Square at Yarmouth

4.1
Fairly dated interior- I understand they will be renovated soon. Very convenient location. Very efficient interviewing process. Very little nursing supervision. Friendly staff. Cost for one month of respite care was prohibitive

Mechanic Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mechanic Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mechanic Falls, 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 Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
10%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mechanic Falls 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 Mechanic Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mechanic Falls, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
47%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, Bay Square at Yarmouth and Country Village Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mechanic Falls, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Mechanic Falls, Maine. See the full list.

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