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Waterville is located in Kennebec County in the Augusta-Waterville Metro area. Home to an estimated 15,959 people, this small city has a senior citizen population of 17%. The cost of living is cheaper than the U.S. national average, which makes it an ideal location for seniors living on a budget. Active seniors who enjoy being outside will appreciate the city’s pleasant summers and proximity to the Kennebec River and Quarry Road Trails.
An assisted living facility provides care for seniors who need help with daily tasks, such as housekeeping, personal care and transportation. This type of care may be helpful for seniors who can no longer live independently but don’t require the 24-hour supervision and medical care that a nursing home provides. For seniors living in the Waterville area, assisted living costs an average of $5,484 per month, which is lower than the Maine average of $5,865.
This guide offers an overview of the assisted living options in Waterville. Learn more about the average monthly costs, financial assistance to cover those costs and other available resources for seniors.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Maine. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average cost of assisted living in Waterville is $5,484 per month, but this cost can vary based on location, services and amenities.
Assisted living care in Waterville is about $400 less than the statewide average of $5,865 but almost $1,000 more than the national average of $4,500.
Assisted living costs throughout the state of Maine vary widely. Augusta, the state’s capital, has the same median cost as Waterville at $5,484. Small coastal towns Camden and Rockland share the monthly rate of $5,484. Located about an hour north of Waterville, the city of Bangor offers assisted living care at a lower cost of $4,750 per month. Portland and Kennebunkport have some of the highest assisted living costs in the state at $6,525 per month.
Note: Data for Waterville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lewiston, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Maine.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Senior Centers | (800) 639-1553 | There are two senior centers located in Kennebec County: Muskie Community Center on Gold Street and Cohen Community Center on Town Farm Road. Seniors have access to fitness events, social activities, technology classes, health screenings and educational opportunities. Programs are designed to provide resources that meet the needs and interests of the community. |
| Lewiston Vet Center | (207) 783-0068 | The Lewiston Vet Center on Westminster Street offers free, confidential assistance for veterans, service members and their families in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). Individual and group counseling are available through telehealth. |
| Legal Services for the Elderly (LSE) | (800) 750-5353 | LSE is a not-for-profit agency providing free, high-quality legal services for Maine residents aged 60 and over. It offers legal advice on health care, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, MaineCare, pension and retirement benefits, powers of attorney, bankruptcy, physical and financial abuse, guardianship defense and public benefits. |
| Kennebec Valley Community Action Program, Transportation Services (KVCAP) | (207) 877-5677 | KVCAP provides safe, dependable transportation services for seniors and low-income or disabled individuals. This community-based transportation system has ongoing working relationships with community and area social service agencies, service providers and funding sources. By calling two business days in advance, seniors are guaranteed a ride. |
| Senior College at USM Lewiston – Auburn College | (207) 753-6610 | The Senior College at the University of Southern Maine offers classes for individuals aged 50 or older. All courses are peer taught through Zoom and don’t require entrance requirements, tests or grades. Individuals can either pay per course or purchase an annual membership. Courses that only last one week are free. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Waterville area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
