Assisted Living Communities in Bangor, ME

In Bangor, monthly assisted living fees run $250 higher than the national average. However, Bangor’s seniors can expect to pay around $1,115 less than the statewide average of $5,865. At $5,484 per month, Lewiston’s median rate is $700 higher than Bangor’s. Portland has some of the state’s highest costs for assisted living, with facilities typically charging around $6,525 per month. Across the border in Manchester, NH, the average cost increases to $8,061, which is $3,311 higher than in Bangor.

Assisted living costs an average of $4,750 per month in Bangor. Actual rates vary depending on the services detailed in a senior’s care plan and the community’s amenities and activities.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits 
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maine page.

Adult day care is the most affordable care option in Bangor, running $867 per month. It provides daytime senior care in a community setting outside of the home. Seniors who need services at home typically pay $5,720 per month for both in-home and home health care. Residential assisted living provides similar services for almost $1,000 less per month. Bangor seniors who need the highest levels of care generally pay $10,585 for a shared room in a nursing home.