Maine is nicknamed “The Pine Tree State” after the white pine forests which cover its landscape. Maine has over 17 million acres of forest and more than 3,470 miles of coastline on the mainland – 5,000 miles total if you include all of its islands. With more coastline than California, it’s no surprise that Maine is famous for seafood. Over 90% of the country’s lobster is harvested in Maine, and much of the state’s culture is influenced by the fishing industry. Locals love to celebrate Maine’s seafaring and fishing heritage, especially at events like the annual Maine Lobster Festival. Maine’s awe-inspiring natural beauty and the rustic charm of cities like Portland and Augusta make Maine an excellent retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 15 retirement communities in Maine that offer independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Maine is about $2,900.
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...
The caregivers are all very kind and thoughtful. There could be more activities that involve people rather than television. Such as "work outs" have someone doing it as an instructor rather than a tv...
After my Wife’s diagnosis of dementia and her level of care increased, I began researching assisted living options. After meeting with staff, I was convinced that Birch Bay’s Safe Harbor Memory Care program...
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...
[name removed] was only here 3 months before she passed away. I would tell others to keep in touch with the staff all the time so you know everything that is going on there.
What I like the most about the 75 State Street community is the clear communication between administrators and staff regarding policies. All alerts or policy changes that I am appraised of go to my son and...
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...
I would like to preface this survey by letting you know that my Mom passed away on[date removed] . It was rather quick, but they were wonderful! The hospice group that they work with was awesome and very...
In November of 2022 it became evident my mom could not go back to her apartment after a hospitalization. I had heard from numerous friends how happy they were with Carriage Hill (CH) assisted living in...
Any issues that I had were addressed immediately. The room was always clean and laundry done promptly. I found the evening meals bland, sometimes served late; leaving sandwiches dry and hot meals cold. I...
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...
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...
In November of 2022 it became evident my mom could not go back to her apartment after a hospitalization. I had heard from numerous friends how happy they were with Carriage Hill (CH) assisted living in...
The staff was very pleasant, respectful, helpful when needed. I highly recommend them! Lovely place. Monthly rate on the high side, but if people can afford it, I am sure they would enjoy it!
The staff was outstanding- the programming because of the room size was inadequate in my opinion.Seemed a logical choice as that was the only facility accepting Physical Therapy Patients. I had not at that...
Maine doesn’t have specific regulations or licensing requirements for independent living communities. However, the state’s tenant rights guidelines apply to any rental agreement a senior may enter into with an independent living facility.
While there are several stand-alone independent living facilities in Maine, some share a campus with assisted living communities, which are subject to state licensing and regulatory requirements. To understand assisted living regulations in Maine, review our Overview of Assisted Living in Maine.
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Stand-alone independent living communities don’t share a campus with other senior living facilities and are subject to Maine’s rental laws. These communities may also be required to adhere to certain local regulations, depending on the county or municipality where they are located.
The Maine Office of the Attorney General outlines renter’s rights which include the following:[01]
In Maine, fair housing laws protect renters against discriminatory practices. Landlords may not refuse to show or rent a unit, or impose different terms of conditions on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, familial status, or receipt of public assistance. Renters with disabilities are also entitled to reasonable accommodations necessary to give that person full enjoyment of the premises.[02]
Independent living communities in Maine typically require tenants to meet minimum age requirements. A facility’s website should list the minimum age for the community, typically 55+ or 62+, along with additional admission requirements.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Phone: 207-287-3707
Phone: 877-353-3771
Office of the Maine Attorney General. (2023, April 18). Chapter 14: Consumer rights when you rent an apartment.
Maine Legislature. (2024, February 9). Title 5: Administrative procedures and services. Part 12: Human rights. Chapter 337: Human rights act. Subchapter 4: Fair housing.
Overview of Independent Living in ME
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