Apple Valley Estates in Lewiston, Maine sits just off the beaten path and calls itself the first 55+ community in the area, and you'll see folks living in detached single-story ranch homes designed with open floor plans and nice touches like master bedroom suites, walk-in closets, and custom kitchens with options for hardwood, tile, or vinyl floors, even showers with fiberglass, acrylic, or custom finishes, and you can pick homes named Granny Smith, Macintosh, Cortland, or Vista Bella, which brings some charm and a bit of fun to things. The Homeowners Association at Apple Valley Estates handles a lot for $300 a month, covering things like daily maintenance, snow removal, lawn care, and keeping the Community Center, Tennis Courts, and Nature Trails in good shape, so everyone benefits from the well-maintained land and easy living because even real estate taxes and insurance on those common spaces are included-so nobody's worrying so much on the home front.
Every unit here gives you private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, cable TV, air conditioning, telephone service, and you can get rooms furnished if you need to, while laundry, house cleaning, and move-in help are handled through community services, and there's a 24-hour call system if you need help at any time, plus personal care assistants and walking or wheelchair assistance when required. There's a big focus on health and daily living, with medication management, support for daily activities, and supervised care on site, and with independent living as the main option, seniors can get long-term care insurance and personal care services, but you'll find staff are there to help however folks need in terms of care.
Dining works in several ways-there's a dining room for restaurant-style meals, all-day dining, choices for people with allergies or diabetes, and a real chef making sure the meals fit everyone's needs, with snacks and meals available throughout the day and help available for meal prep and service. Apple Valley Estates puts effort into offering lots to do: outdoor programs, resident-led and community-sponsored activities, arts and crafts, music programs, business and community rooms, fitness and spa rooms, a movie theater, a library, and outdoor walking paths give plenty of ways to spend a day, and for those who like a game of golf or tennis, the golf course is right across the street and tennis courts and Pickle Ball courts are well-kept, so recreation is never far away.
The community map and photo gallery help new folks find their way, and the community runs scheduled daily events, encourages neighbors to connect, and supports social, wellness, and educational programs that let everyone feel involved and at home. Apple Valley Estates has a sprinkler system, safety and handicap features built in, washers and dryers, guest parking, and even health support like 24-hour supervision, so seniors get both comfort and peace of mind. The place has a strong sense of community and homeownership pride, and the setting is cozy and home-like with walking trails and outdoor spaces for relaxing, so people spend less time worrying and more time living. Located at 2 Macintosh Lane in Lewiston, Apple Valley Estates keeps things simple and focused on what most older folks want in retirement-a safe, easy place to live, with the company of neighbors and activities whenever you want them.
