Independent Living Communities in Portland, Maine

My visit at The Woods at Canco was fantastic. It was senior-friendly with fantastic staff, and it seemed like a perfect fit for her. If my aunt had not gone with a family member, this is where I wo... Read more

The Woods is very lovely; it's clean and well-organized. The staff was wonderful, explained everything, answered our questions, and filled in the blanks. The rooms are great. They have tons of acti... Read more

My dad is living in The Woods at Canco since July. We choose it because for one it is a very pleasant, and open central area. It is easy for him to find his way to that area and there is a lot of l... Read more

Choosing an independent living community can seem enormously stressful -- how can you tell in advance which community is right for you? After all, what seems fabulous to your best friends might see...

The first step to finding the perfect living situation for your loved one is to decide what type of residential care facility is the best fit. There are five main types: Independent living facil...

You're in good company if the thought of moving into an independent senior living community tempts you from time to time, but you dismiss it with the thought that it's out of your reach financially...

The cost of [independent living facilities](https://www.caring.com/local/independent-living "Independent Living Directory") varies widely, depending on what's offered and where. Options range from ...