About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Belfast, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Belfast, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Belfast or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Belfast.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Belfast for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 46 assisted living facilities in the Belfast area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Blue Hill, Bucksport and Rockland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Blue Hill, Bucksport and Rockland.
Belfast Assisted Living Facilities | 129 Reviews
Showing 46 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/24
Sort by
Filter by
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Cost of assisted living in Belfast, ME
The average cost of senior living in Belfast is $6,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Belfast, ME vs. nearby cities
Belfast, ME
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Belfast, ME vs. the state and national average
Belfast, ME
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Belfast vs. other types of senior living
Assisted Living
Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Belfast, ME by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Assisted Living in Belfast over time
Belfast, MEME stateNational
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Belfast, 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 Belfast.
Private income options in Maine
Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.
VA benefits in Maine
Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.
Medicare and Medicaid in Maine
Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.
What families are saying about assisted living in Belfast
Recent reviews for assisted living in Belfast
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.
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
4.5
When my mother could no longer live independently at home, we were grateful that the closest long term care facility was also one of the very best in the country. Birch Bay Village is a gem. The care staff are superlative—kind, caring, and attentive. The setting is spectacular, and residents ...
Read more
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 ...
Read more
Belfast review score based on 39 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 46 Belfast assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Belfast review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Belfast review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Belfast assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 39 reviews of 46 Belfast assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Belfast resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Belfast, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Belfast assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Belfast assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Belfast, 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 Belfast 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 Belfast that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Belfast, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
19.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.9%
53.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Belfast 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 Belfast Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Belfast, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.7%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Belfast 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 Belfast partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Belfast, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
13%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Belfast 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 Belfast communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Belfast, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Belfast 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 Belfast offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Belfast, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
13%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13%
45.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in Belfast
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 Belfast protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and The Lincoln Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Belfast, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 46 assisted living facilities near Belfast, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Belfast, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Belfast
- Blue Hill, Maine
- Bucksport, Maine
- Rockland, Maine
- Unity, Maine
- Albion, Maine
- Winterport, Maine
- Lincolnville, Maine
- Stockton Springs, Maine
- Bucksport Center, Maine
- Freedom, Maine
- Washington, Maine
- Jackson, Maine
- Warren, Maine
- Thomaston, Maine
- Belmont, Maine
- Crows Nest, Maine
- Islesboro, Maine
- Harborside, Maine
- Northport, Maine
- Searsport, Maine
More options near Belfast, Maine
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top