Originally a small fishing village founded in the 1600s, Brunswick is now a thriving tourist destination of more than 17,000 residents, 22% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. Brunswick is situated just up the coast from Portland, shielded from the sea by a chain of barrier islands that offer fishing, camping and guided eco-tours. Maine has one of the proportionally largest senior populations in the United States, partly because of the state’s senior-friendly tax code and partly for the low average crime rates.
Seniors in Brunswick sometimes need help with activities of daily living that goes beyond what’s available through in-home care. For these seniors, whose needs do not yet rise to the level of 24-hour care at a nursing home, assisted living can be an ideal living arrangement. Assisted living in Brunswick costs an average of $6,583 a month. The monthly fee most facilities charge pays for room and care, communal meals and caregiver help with daily chores. Brunswick’s rate is about $600 a month higher than the average for the state of Maine, $5,942.
This guide has information useful to seniors and their loved ones about assisted living in Brunswick. Read more about monthly costs, the city of Brunswick and the free local resources that support seniors.