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932 Ohio Street, Bangor, ME 04401
4.2
(13 reviews)
"Winterberry is very nice and very clean. The dining facility and the kitchen are very clean and very nicely set up. They have good food too. That's where my grandparents are right now. From what I've seen, the staff seems really nice and helpful but not intrusive. "
$4,425
9 Alumni Drive, Orono, ME 04473
3.8
(26 reviews)
"Dirigo Pines is near Bangor. They have good transportation to Bangor, a nice library, a pond, a billiard table, and all kinds of things that older people can do in the community. They have an apartment with a full kitchen in it. If you want it, they have an extra room, which you can use as your own library or computer room if you want it separate. They allow pets, too. The person who took us around was very good. We had a noon meal, and it was excellent. Everything was outstanding. I really liked it. I would recommend them. The staff was very attentive. The cleanliness was excellent. The main entrance was very nice, very comfortable, and homey."
$2,100
758 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Sylvia Ross Home at Ross Manor is very attractive, very welcoming, and very clean. My friend has been there for about six months now and she's very pleased. They have great care. They come in and do vitals, and you can stay there and graduate into more serious health issues. It's right there, so you don't have to go off and find another place. The food is good. She loves it. There's always some kind of entertainment going on. The fact is, I'm jealous of what she has. Nobody entertains me or washes my floors. They do everything for you. She's got a washer and dryer in her room and a nice bathroom. It's a one-bedroom, and it's very pleasant, very sunshiny, and lovely. The staff is excellent and knowledgeable. The only complaint my friend has that lives there is that the directory is missing. It tells you where a person is, and it's hard for people to come to find somebody. Other than that, everything's good. They do different things. They have bingo. She had to give up her car when she went there, and it was hard to do some of the things that she was used to doing, like having her hair done. They went beyond the call of duty to get her to places that she needed to go. I've been to some of the things that they've had there. I think that she's happy, and her brother oversees her money, and he's satisfied with what she gets for her money."
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758 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401
3.4
(15 reviews)
"My dad is in Ross Manor in Bangor. They've changed staff since he's been in there so it's a challenging time, I think, for everybody. I don't think it would be fair to rate them on that though because they have no control over the pandemic and it's been challenging for everybody. Where he is, in rehab, has been fine. It's clean and the staff that's working with him have been very responsive and they do the best they can. My dad doesn't complain about the food. It's an unusual situation because he really needs to be in long-term care and he's actually in rehab. They're doing the best they can to accommodate him but they're not able to watch him the way he needs to be so it's just a different situation. My mom's there throughout the day though to make sure he's safe."
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21 Boyd St, Bangor, ME 04401
4.5
(2 reviews)
"It was nice facility. The room that my brother could afford wasn't as big as the one he had where he's at now. They dining room was nice and spacious. The staff seemed to be friendly and accommodating. However, it was in a busy street with a lot of heavy traffic. I would recommend it to people who don't mind living in a busy street. "
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10 Water Street, Bangor, ME 04401
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Freese's was a nice place, but it was a high rise with several floors. The first floor is for the community and activities, and then the second floor and up is the apartments. As far as walking up the stairs and in and out, it would be very hard, so we didn't really like that one. The staff was very polite. They had a community area where people can socialize and get together. It was very clean, and the overall appearance was beautiful. The dining facility was very nice. The area is very dark at night, so we thought the building would not be very safe to go out if you had to. They should have probably lighting outside and more security steps for the occupants, maybe cameras. "
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53 Colonial Cir, Brewer, ME 04412
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I can't say enough about Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer, it was outstanding. Everyone was accommodating. The staff member that gave us the tour, her name's Maria, was very knowledgeable. If she didn't have the answers, she knew right where to get them for us. It was a really good experience, and I'd recommend it to people if they're at all looking to check it out. I didn't realize how big this company is, they have several facilities throughout the state. This facility is supposedly older, and I would never have guessed that. That's how good the upkeep is about it. I've gone to other facilities, but hands down, they're thinking about the people and you can tell that they know what they're doing. They know what they're talking about doing and they've been doing this a long time, their focus is on the patients or the residents."
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117 Bennoch Road, Orono, ME 04473
3.4
(7 reviews)
"My sister was at Orono Commons. She was there in rehab recently. She liked it there. Occasionally she had to wait if she rang her bell, but not that often. She liked it there, but she complained a little bit about the food because she's a very fussy eater. The people were pleasant. The place was clean. They're very busy like everybody is. She didn't get up and go to the activities. But I was there when they had a girl playing the guitar one day and singing, and she was very good. Then another day, there was a gentleman, and he was playing music of some sort. I think the value for the money is worth it because she got better in three weeks and was able to go home."
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19 General Moore Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother-in-law stayed at Seaport Village Healthcare. They had a COVID station, and you had to sign and do your thing, so that was nice. There was a desk right there if you had any questions. It's nice, big, and open inside. It's fairly new. The rooms are nice and set up well. Everyone seemed extremely helpful. The food looked good too. I would recommend this one. The staff members are always attentive and helpful to their residents. They had activities, like bingo."
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2 Footbridge Road, Belfast, ME 04915
4.1
(13 reviews)
"The atmosphere was clean and elegant. It was simple, somewhat like the stereotypical nursing home. I didn't like who the mostly permanent residents were mixed with the rehabbing residents as I believe it discourages hope of leaving for those who are actually able to leave. Rooms were mostly double occupancy. I have no problem with this as long as long term patients are not mixed with those in rehab. Staff seemed to be friendly and were quite talkative and knowledgeable. Assistance was nearly instant when my friend rang his buzzer. There was cable TV in the rooms, providing for some entertainment while my friend stayed. The nursing home has WiFi, another major benefit for those who are just in rehab, allowing them to keep in touch with friends and family in a digital manner. The home itself is located right by the water in an elegant location providing optimism for those visiting. Overall, my limited experience with this home was positive. "
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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.
Bangor
$4,750
Maine
$5,865
United States
$4,500
Lewiston
$5,484
Portland
$6,525
Manchester NH
$8,061
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:
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.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$867
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,585
Bangor’s seniors can access diverse programs and supports geared toward helping people remain as independent as possible and enjoy a good quality of life. Services include those related to benefits and legal advice, social activities, wellness initiatives and transportation programs.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | (800) 432-7812 | The Eastern Area Agency on Aging serves seniors in Penobscot and nearby counties. It manages the Durgin Center, where seniors access direct services and join diverse activities, and it facilitates in-person and online wellness and enrichment programs. It’s home to the State Health Insurance Assistance Program and the ADRC. |
| Legal Services for the Elderly | (800) 750-5353 | LSE provides free legal help for people aged at least 60. Services include Medicare advocacy and the Senior Medicare Patrol. Hotline staff assists with future planning topics, including advance health care directives, wills, guardianship and powers of attorney, as well as general matters such as consumer affairs, housing and benefits. |
| Bangor Vet Center | (800) 698-2411 | Older adults who served in the U.S. Armed Forces can access help and information via Bangor Vet Center. Advisors can connect people with a range of support services, including counseling, telehealth, benefits and pensions. |
| Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Project | (800) 499-0229 | Volunteer ombudspeople help seniors and their loved ones resolve issues they have with long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living communities. They advocate for residents’ rights and ensure facilities are following their licensing terms. |
Bangor Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Maine are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maine page for more information about these laws.
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