75 State Street

75 State Street sits in an old part of Portland, Maine, right by the seaside, and you can see Casco Bay from some windows, which is nice if you like water views, and the place itself has been around since 1854, so there's a long history behind it, and it runs as a nonprofit connected to Avesta Housing, which means people of different means can live there. The buildings fill up a whole city block, and you can find studios, deluxe one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom apartments, all with private baths, regular kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms, and every apartment comes with cable TV, phone service, and those emergency call systems, which help if something goes wrong. There's always staff at the building because they're open all the time, and nursing professionals offer assisted living support if you need a hand with health stuff, and if you just want to live on your own, the independent living program lets you pick an a la carte menu of services, so you can get extra help if you want it. Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions offers therapy right on site, which makes things easier, and you won't have trouble filling your day since people here join activities with music, movies, cards, and walks around the neighborhood. Folks who live here get involved in the place itself by having a seat on the Board of Trustees and helping shape how things run, which keeps people active and talking with each other. The dining program serves nutritious food that aims to taste good, and there's always something going on, so it's a lively spot if you like some company. Over the years, the place built a reputation for high-quality care, and they've always tried to make sure residents feel safe, with support close at hand if you need it. You'll find assisted living, independent living, memory care, and even home care offered here, so there's a mix of people and services, and the whole place kind of feels like its own community inside the city.