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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bass Harbor, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bass Harbor nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Bass Harbor, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Bass Harbor or another care type is right for you. Browse 60 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bass Harbor.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Harborside, Goose Falls and North Castine.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harborside, Goose Falls and North Castine.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Bass Harbor, ME
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Cost of nursing homes in Bass Harbor, ME
The average cost of senior living in Bass Harbor is $5,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frenchboro, ME with an average of $5,703 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bass Harbor
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bass Harbor
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
5.0
After my Wife’s diagnosis of dementia and her level of care increased, I began researching assisted living options. After meeting with staff, I was convinced that Birch Bay’s Safe Harbor Memory Care program was the right choice. Making the move was difficult for both of us but with the help of ...
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Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid.
They do a good job but only offer certain services.
There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid.
It is on the expensive side.
The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
4.5
This review is for memory care:
Staff is very committed to excellent care, and always available for consultation. After hours phone coverage is very sporadic and needs improvement. Memory Care unit should have its own phone number or extension.
Bass Harbor nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bass Harbor nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bass Harbor, 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 Bass Harbor nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bass Harbor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bass Harbor nursing homes
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 Bass Harbor Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bass Harbor nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bass Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bass Harbor, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bass Harbor nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bass Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bass Harbor, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bass Harbor nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bass Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bass Harbor, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 60 nursing homes facilities near Bass Harbor, Maine. See the full list.
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