Bradford Commons sits on a peaceful 19-acre, park-like property near Husson University and next to a public park, making it a quiet but convenient place for older adults and people with disabilities in Bangor, Maine, who want independent living in a real neighborhood setting. There are 194 garden-style apartments, some with one bedroom and some with two bedrooms, with over 40 percent of the homes set up for seniors or disabled residents, including a good number of handicapped-accessible units. The apartments are age-restricted and built with accessibility in mind, and they come in several choices-luxury, market-rate, affordable, and subsidized by programs like Section 8 at Kenduskeag Terrace, so monthly rent can start at 30% of eligible income for those who qualify, with other units ranging from $850 to $1,293 depending on layout and location in the community. Apartments range from cozy one-bedrooms to comfortable townhouse-style and standard two-bedrooms, some with washers or dryer hook-ups, others with coin-operated laundry just down the hall, and all with either heat and hot water included or other handy amenities like air conditioning, reserved parking, cable TV, and safety features.
The homes circle a central community center, pool, garden, and two tennis courts, and you'll find off-street parking, secure entry with doors and intercoms, a no indoor smoking rule, and 24-hour emergency maintenance if anything goes wrong. The common areas include a community room, computer learning center, activities spaces, coin laundry, and a community garden with raised beds, where residents can get their hands dirty or just relax. Most homes have kitchens or kitchenettes, good safety features for mobility, and many have private or shared backyards. Cats are allowed for a fee. The property connects right to the Bangor bus route and the local walking trail, so it's easy to get to shops, hospitals, and anything in town.
Resident Service Coordinators from The Caleb Group help link people to community services, health, and social activities, so folks can sign up for educational and wellness programs, arts and crafts, group social time, and fitness in the on-site gym. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, personal care assistants, transportation, meals, and dining help are available, and there's help using long-term care insurance for extra support if needed. Bradford Commons is built and updated for the needs of the 55-plus crowd and those with disabilities, and the onsite staff aim to keep things running smoothly and safely, so everyone can enjoy a comfortable home, a sense of purpose and connection, and a steady pace of daily life in a spot that feels warm and settled.
