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Birch Bay Retirement Village

25 Village Inn Road, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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3.75

(4 reviews)

Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care

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Reviews of Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, Maine

3.75

(4 reviews)

  • Facility

    3.5

  • Staff

    4.0

  • Food

    3.0

  • Activities

    2.0

  • Value

    1.0

FloridaBound

3

June 7, 2022

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Most employees here are very friendly and helpful, but my main complaint is cost. For approximately $400/day, we had to supply everything except toilet paper! Sheets, towels, diapers, soap, furniture, etc. must be supplied by the resident. The food is OK, but nowhere near the quality of the apartment residents' dining room. Most residents spend their lives in their rooms, not a lot of activities to do.

MaryLou

4

March 25, 2022

I visited this facility

Birch Bay Retirement Village was a wonderful place. It's absolutely beautiful and very close to home. They have a good level of care. It's fairly small. What I like about this place is that my mom will stay right there in her apartment, no matter what her level of care is. The tour was great. It's a very loving and very calm place. They have a lot of activities for people who want to do things, a library, and dining room. Everything was beautiful. It's right by the ocean. The person who gave the tour, Suzanne, was great. I've actually been working with her somewhat in the last four years. She keeps me updated when there's an opening, so I've talked to her several times. In terms of amenities, they have everything as everybody else does. I think that my mother will love the hair salon because she loves to get her hair done.

Sandra112554

5

January 10, 2017

I visited this facility

Birch Bay was a very nice community. They rooms were very nice, and they have wonderful views of the ocean. They are kind of high up on a hill. They are in an area that is very quiet, and there are no other homes up where it is built. I think it is more for the upper-class people.

Visitor123926950

3

May 11, 2016

I visited this facility

Birch Bay Retirement Village was a fine place, but there was hardly anybody there; it was like a ghost town. The first-floor bedroom was very small but the two-bedroom apartment was spacious enough. We did not see any residents there. The staff was very nice and helpful.

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Services and Amenities of Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, Maine

Costs

  • Rent Plus Care Fees

Room and housing options

  • 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments
  • Companion Suites: We do not offer companion suites

Dining options

  • In Room Kitchenette
  • In Room Kitchens
  • Dining Room Shared Meals

About Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, Maine

Welcome to Birch Bay Village

Birch Bay Village is the area’s premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand.

  • Hiking and carriage trails
  • Restaurants
  • An 18-hole golf course
  • Museums
  • Shopping
  • Symphonies
  • Art galleries
  • Theaters
  • Restaurants just a short van ride away!

Well organized social gatherings including:

  • Summer barbecues
  • Year round educational events
  • Cultural outings
  • Activities are offered for you to enjoy at your leisure. Scheduled transportation is available to assist with shopping, errands and other group excursions.

Personal Care Service Program

Birch Bay Village is licensed to provide limited assisted living and personal care services to residents in our independent living apartments. This means residents can continue to live on their own, even after they find they need some extra care and support but are not quite in need of our around-the-clock residential care living options. Our new Assisted Living Type II licensing. It's just one more way we're working to provide the care and services you need and want.

These services include:

  • RN Services
  • Case management
  • Medication management and administration
  • Foot care
  • CNA/PSS Services
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Meal preparation and delivery
  • and much more...

Safe Harbor

Specializing in Memory Care & Music Therapy

Safe Harbor is specifically designed for people who benefit from guided assistance with memory care along with support for their activities of daily living. Their personal plan of care offers security while empowering them to feel as independent as possible. Birch Bay’s dementia-trained staff will assist each person, including family members, to navigate the challenges with ease. Through very specialized education, our team has learned how the world looks and feels to someone with dementia. This person-centered approach makes for a peaceful and nurturing experience for everyone to enjoy.

Residents are thoughtfully supported in a safe and healthy atmosphere with an appropriate daily routine including enriched activities and social events. Our programs and individual interactions are tailored to the unique personalities and abilities of each resident. We work closely with the Alzheimer’s Association

Services include:

  • Private rooms with scenic views
  • Three nutritious and appetizing meals
  • Quarterly health assessments
  • Wellness programs emphasizing fitness, nutrition and other good health habits
  • Ongoing observation of physical functioning, and general behavior
  • Personal care assistance
  • Weekly housekeeping & laundry
  • Heat, electrical service, water, and sewer
  • Emergency response system
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Social, cultural, and activities programs
  • Long term care insurance eligible
  • Long & short term accommodations
  • Caregiver Support

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