The Highlands
30 Governor's Way, Topsham, ME 04086
"We were very impressed with The Highlands. It's a private pay facility, and it was very nice. The only negative thing is...
Brunswick sits in Maine’s Cumberland County within the Lewiston-Auburn and...
In this directory, you can read through 373 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities to learn more about popular amenities and lifestyle options. Based on these ratings, local facilities have an average score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
30 Governor's Way, Topsham, ME 04086
"We were very impressed with The Highlands. It's a private pay facility, and it was very nice. The only negative thing is...
One Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530
"I went to Plant Memorial Home and saw the assisted living. They have some independent places onsite, but I think my...
27 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth, ME 04096
"Bay Square is a beautiful place. The people are very friendly, helpful, and it feels like a home. My parents have been...
146 Gardiner Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
The Prettiest Village in Maine The village of Wiscasset, Maine is replete with the historic and modern charm that one...
86 Holiday Drive, Portland, ME 04103
"I did a tour of Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living. Upon entering, there is a beautiful dining room, all set up for...
75 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
"We toured 75 State Street. They had smaller rooms. However, they were very friendly. They have lots of bus trips. We...

58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011
"My aunt was at Mid Coast Senior Health. It's a very well-kept facility, the staff was very nice and helpful. My aunt...

24 Maurice Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011
"The caregivers at Dionne Commons take excellent care of the residents that live there and tries there best to make it...

142 Neptune Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011
"Coastal Landing was a wonderful community. They had senior apartments, which were very nice. Everything was fresh and...
340 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011
"We had a wonderful experience at Sunnybrook Village. They were very informative. We saw the schedule of their activities...

166 Whiskeag Road, Bath, ME 04530
"HillHouse had animals and kids and they brought in more activities so there's more people to interact with. There were...

4 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032
"Not only were the facilities clean and bright,but the staff were enthusiastic, genuine and caring. It was clear that...

64 Lisbon Rd, Lisbon, ME 04250
"The staff that I worked with were great people who cared deeply about our residents. It was very sad some days to work...
92 US Route One, Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
"My relative is now in The Heron House and I'm happy with it. It's a smaller community and I like the fact that it's...
145 Emery Lane , Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
"My father is at St. Andrews Village Retirement Community. They have houses with assisted living, and they have nursing...
33 Roger Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
"My husband was in Marshwood Center for a couple of weeks and then passed away. He was in skilled nursing. They were...

22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth, ME 04105
"My mother was a resident for 5 months until her passing. The staff were very and attentive to my mother and our families...

191 Foreside Road , Falmouth, ME 04105
"My father has been moved in to Foreside Harbor for a week now. We have another relative that has been there for two...

26 Bolster St, Auburn, ME 04210
"My father-in-law stayed at Bolster Heights Residential Care for respite. He needed some kind of assistance. It's decent...

85 Caron Lane , Auburn, ME 04210
"Very homey feeling. Beautiful living room with antiques. Have a library for the residents. Large covered deck. Has a...
Assisted Living
Valerie
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook
The apartments and facility are lovely and well cared for by the staff. The shared spaces are welcoming and used often. The activities offered daily are designed for everyone and create a close...
Assisted Living
maria grazia
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook
It’s not hyperbole to say that it’s impossible to describe the high quality of the atmosphere and care at Sunnybrook. From our very first interaction with Statie, admissions director, to ask about...
Assisted Living
Susan
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook
Sunnybrook was very nice, and the staff was wonderful. They were having lunch at the time we went through and met a couple of the residents. They seemed quite content with being there. It was a...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Brunswick pay around $9,735 per month for assisted living, putting local fees above typical costs in the state and region. By contrast, the Maine median comes in at $8,712, and in nearby Portland and Bangor, costs hover near $8,365 and $7,507, respectively. Additionally, across state lines, seniors pay approximately $7,275 per month for care in Manchester, NH.
Brunswick
$9,735
Maine
$8,712
United States
$5,350
Portland
$8,365
Bangor
$7,507
Manchester, NH
$7,275
In Maine, the state funded medical program, MaineCare, covers the cost of an assisted living community. As long as seniors meet the financial eligibility criteria for MaineCare, they may have the entire cost of their assisted living unit paid for by the state.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maine page.
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.
Assisted living costs in Brunswick come in at approximately $9,735 per month, making this long-term care solution more cost-effective than specialized care. In contrast, seniors who need 24-hour medical care and monitoring pay higher rates of around $10,996 for semi-private accommodations in local nursing homes.
Assisted Living Facility
$9,735
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,996
Note: Since data for Brunswick is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lewiston, instead.
Brunswick seniors have several options for finding the help they need to stay independent. These government and private nonprofit organizations offer no-cost support for seniors’ financial and lifestyle needs. Some resources also offer counseling, education services and referrals to other organizations for assistance with benefits.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Alliance | (877) 429-6884 | Opportunity Alliance is the Cumberland County nonprofit organization that offers a low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) to Brunswick and other local seniors. The program helps enrolled seniors and low-income participants reduce their home energy bills by up to 30%. Income and asset verification are required, and some limitations apply. Applications for assistance are taken by phone or online during the open enrollment period from early September to July 15 of each year. |
| Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) | (800) 639-1553 | Spectrum Generations is the Brunswick-area Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The Brunswick ADRC offers a spectrum of support for seniors and people with disabilities, including health and senior wellness classes, nutritional support, transportation service for riders with limited mobility, and group support. Groups include grief and bereavement counseling and caregiver support networks. Spectrum Generations also offers seniors case manager services that help identify and apply for any benefits the senior may be eligible for, such as health and medical benefits, financial aid and veterans' benefits. |
| Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) | (207) 729-0757 | The Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) connects volunteer drivers with seniors in the Brunswick area who have temporarily or permanently lost their ability to get around independently. Rides are provided within a limited radius and can be for medical or personal trips and must be requested at least three days in advance. The service provides free ID cards for enrolled riders that must be shown at the time of service. |
Brunswick-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maine are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maine page for more information about these laws.