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The cost of independent living in Nickerson Mills is about $4,738 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 93 options. Read 156 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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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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.
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...
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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: 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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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
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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: 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: 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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, 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.
Cost of independent living in Nickerson Mills, ME
The average cost of senior living in Nickerson Mills is $4,738 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,390 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Nickerson Mills
Recent reviews for independent living in Nickerson Mills
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.
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
4.0
Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a manual to navigate this bug change in both our lives would have great. Yes, we would ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
4.0
When mom went into Winterberry she was angry and depressed. When last visited her, she was happy, had friends, and even had recently had her hair done. The change was wonderful.
Nickerson Mills independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nickerson Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nickerson Mills, 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 Nickerson Mills 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 Nickerson Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nickerson Mills, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.3%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
6.6%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.2%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Nickerson Mills 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 Nickerson Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nickerson Mills, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.2%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.5%
43%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nickerson Mills 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 Nickerson Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nickerson Mills, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.6%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.2%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.2%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.9%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.9%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.9%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
6.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Goudreau’s Retirement Home and The Lincoln Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nickerson Mills, Maine. See full list of communities.
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