City: Boothbay Harbor, ME

Category: Retirement

Telephone: (207) 633-0920

Address: 145 Emery Lane

Description: St. Andrews Village has one of those nifty arrangements that are becoming common among retirement communities—buy into any one of the units on the campus and you can use all the amenities and services even if you live in one of the private cottages. Options here include 25 of these cottages, 30 independent apartments, 12 assisted-living facilities, 11 Alzheimer’s units, and 30 long-term care beds. The setting is fine, with 60 acres of Boothbay Harbor out the door. The cottages have two-bedroom layouts, with kitchens, and one-and-a-half or two baths. The Saint Andrews Inn is where the apartments are located, as well as the dining room, library, and services. The calendar of activities is a busy one, with regularly scheduled exercise classes; transportation to town for shopping, eating out, and cultural happenings; and movies, coffees, book clubs, and birthday parties on a monthly basis.