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We picked them because it was a beautiful physical plant, welcoming staff. It was an assisted living facility. They accepted my sister who had dementia. Would recommend. But not for someone with dementia. As...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Bangor, ME

The average cost of senior living in Bangor is $6,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bangor, ME vs. nearby cities

Bangor, ME
$6,140/mo
$6,140/mo
$5,940/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bangor, ME vs. the state and national average

Bangor, ME
$6,140/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bangor vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$6,140/mo
$6,140/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bangor, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,683/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bangor over time

Bangor, MEME stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bangor, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bangor.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bangor

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bangor

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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Bangor assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bangor assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bangor, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Bangor assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bangor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bangor assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bangor Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bangor assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bangor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bangor assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bangor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bangor assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bangor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bangor, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bangor

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bangor protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Westgate Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bangor, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 12 assisted living facilities near Bangor, Maine. See the full list.

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