Thornton Oaks - Brunswick, ME

Forty-six cottages and 99 one- and two-bedroom apartments give Thornton Oaks a residential feel, with homes designed in a classic Maine cottage style. The independent living residences feature open layouts, full kitchens, walk-in closets, attached garages in the cottages, and patios, while residents purchase a continuing care contract rather than a traditional home. The 29-acre campus remains permanently limited to 145 residences, ensuring the community retains its original scale.

Homes at Thornton Oaks

Thornton Oaks offers 46 detached cottages and 99 apartments for independent living, with access to higher levels of care if needed in the future. Cottage homes include exterior maintenance, landscaping, snow removal, and window washing, while apartments provide maintenance-free living with access to dining and community services. Publicly available pricing is available by inquiry only, and the community does not operate with a traditional homeowners association because residences are governed through continuing care residency agreements.

Amenities at Thornton Oaks

Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, a library, fitness room, art studio, fireplace lounge, sunroom, outdoor deck, and a large multipurpose room within Matthew Terrace. The social calendar includes bridge, book groups, lectures, flower arranging, concerts, writing groups, croquet, bocce, ping pong, and educational programs organized with resident participation. Walking trails connect the campus to neighboring conservation land and Crystal Spring Farm.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Thornton Oaks is at 25 Thornton Way in Brunswick, just blocks from Bowdoin College and the town's downtown shopping and dining district. Residents are within easy reach of Curtis Memorial Library, Maine Street restaurants, Crystal Spring Farm, Freeport's L.L.Bean flagship store about 15 minutes away, and Portland International Jetport approximately 30 minutes away.