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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Newport, ME

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The cost of independent living in Newport is about $3,564 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 103 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 Winterberry Heights Senior Living
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9.2
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51 reviews
9.2
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51 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
24%
3 star
10%
2 star
12%
1 star
6%
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This review is for memory care: Staff is very committed to excellent care, and always available for consultation. After hours phone coverage is very sporadic and needs improvement. Memory Care unit should...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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Photo of Solstice Senior Living at Bangor
7070 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.5
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32 reviews
7.5
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32 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
25%
3 star
6%
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The director is amazing and helps with anything needed and helps quickly resolve any issues that may arise. The marketing director is outgoing and friendly and will help with anything needed. The...
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.
Discover the charms of the “Jewel of Maine” city at Solstice Senior Living at Bangor. Located near Husson University and Bangor Mall, Solstice at Bangor offers a bright and open senior living community full of adventure for all residents. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the...
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5 star
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13%
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7%
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My father passed away leaving my mother living alone. The upkeep of their home was too much and she was very lonely. A friend of mine told me about Country Villa - so I called and came in for a tour. The...
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 Country Villa - Supportive Senior LivingThe Country Villa is a Supportive Senior Living Community owned and operated by Volunteers of American Northern New England. Since 1896 Volunteers of America has helped seniors live in safety, comfort, and dignity. Our mission is to provide residents...
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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.
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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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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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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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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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Photo of Bradford Commons
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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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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
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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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
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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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
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.
Photo of Sirjas
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, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home
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My experience with this community has been great, this community is kept fairly clean. When i first came to visit, i knew this was going to be a great fit for me. The ares tarting to slowly open up...
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 Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home is located in Historic Brewer, Maine. Here you'll find the Ellen Leach Home surrounded by nature's beauty while nestled in a grove of stately pines, yet conveniently located within minutes of public libraries, museums, shopping venues, restaurants, medical...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Newport, ME

The average cost of senior living in Newport is $3,564 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmyra, ME with an average of $2,525 per month.

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

Newport, ME
$3,564/mo
$4,097/mo
$4,097/mo

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

Newport, ME
$3,564/mo
$5,521/mo
U.S. national average
$4,000/mo

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

$6,792/mo
Independent Living
$3,564/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,675/mo
Studio
$4,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,948/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,038/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Newport over time

Newport, MEME stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Newport

Recent reviews for independent living in Newport

Ellen M. Leach Memorial Home in Brewer, ME

5.0
So far in the time that I have been here, I tink it is a great place. I am pleased with everything and I feel very comfortable here, I have no complaints.

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
Every employee is pleasant, helpful and engages with residents, seamlessly adjusting the interaction such that it is appropriate to that resident. During my initial tour, I asked about hiring. The answer resonated with me as they said “we look for attitude, aptitude and people who care, as we ...
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Solstice Senior Living at Bangor

4.0
Overall, this has been a pretty good facility. They have had some staff turnover and shortages, also a change in management. Hopefully things will settle out with that. The staff that they do have has been very good, though. I'm not sure that housekeeping is being done as often as it should be. ...
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Newport independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Newport independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Newport, 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 Newport 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 Newport partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Newport, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.7%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
8.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.3%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Newport 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 Newport communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Newport, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
35.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Newport 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 Newport offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Newport, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.7%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.3%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.7%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
17.4%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
45.4%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Solstice Senior Living at Bangor and The Country Villa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Newport, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 27 independent living facilities near Newport, Maine. See the full list.

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