1.3 miles from city center
Description

The Highlands in Topsham, ME, is a welcoming community where residents live life to the fullest. With a deep sense of community fostered by a dedicated team and diverse residents on their 98-acre campus, The Highlands offers a true continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Estate Homes, Cooperative Apartment Homes, Town Hall Village, and Short-term/Respite Stays. They aim to provide personalized living options and daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs, ensuring residents’ unique lifestyles are honored and expectations are exceeded.

The Highlands boasts a variety of amenities and assisted living facilities, ranging from a well-stocked library and fitness center to craft card and game rooms. Residents can focus on health with an indoor pool and outdoor spaces. With a range of living options, including one- and two-bedroom floor plans, studios, and estate homes, The Highlands caters to diverse preferences. Whether renting, owning, seeking support, or living independently, residents find a welcoming home with uplifting activities and supportive staff.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type 3-story

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly
MaineCare HCB Program
  • General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
Maine Statewide Respite Program
ME Respite Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)
MaineCare Nursing Facility Services
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
  • ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)
Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
  • Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
Home Accessibility and Repair Program
Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair
  • General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.
  • ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
  • Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Maine PACE (not widely available yet)
  • General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
  • ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
  • Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Maine VA Aid and Attendance
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Maine Medicare Savings Programs
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
  • Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

MaineCare HCB Program

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
ME Respite Program

Maine Statewide Respite Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
  • Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
  • ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
Benefits
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
  • Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
  • ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.
  • ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
Benefits
  • Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
  • ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
Benefits
  • Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Eligibility
  • General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
  • Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
  • ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
  • Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
  • Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
  • ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
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