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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bass Harbor, ME

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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 58 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.
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zipAverageCost: $5,991

Nursing Homes Facilities near Bass Harbor, ME

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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Bass Harbor, ME

The average cost of senior living in Bass Harbor is $5,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockland, ME with an average of $5,885 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bass Harbor, ME, vs. nearby cities

Bass Harbor, ME
$5,991/mo
$6,367/mo
$6,019/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bass Harbor, ME, vs. state and national averages

Bass Harbor, ME
$5,991/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bass Harbor, ME, vs. other senior living options

$6,163/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,991/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bass Harbor, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,294/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,440/mo

Senior living costs in Bass Harbor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bass Harbor, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBass Harbor, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,991/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,163/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,163/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$7,374/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Bass Harbor, ME:$5,991/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bass Harbor, ME:$6,163/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Bass Harbor, ME:$6,163/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bass Harbor, ME:$7,374/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bass Harbor, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Bass Harbor and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Bass Harbor, ME

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bass Harbor have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bass Harbor, ME$6,249/mo$5,729/mo+9.1%
Maine$6,754/mo$6,134/mo+10.1%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Bass Harbor, ME
2024 average cost:$6,249/mo
2023 average cost:$5,729/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,754/mo
2023 average cost:$6,134/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Bass Harbor

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bass Harbor

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.8
Everyone was very helpful and professional during the whole process from touring the facility to moving in and getting settled. The staff have great communication with each other so when we were running into some problems and certain precautions needed to be taken, everyone that would deal with ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
I really liked the staff. My mom had a private room that was fairly large. She was able to have a recliner, twin bed, small bookcase, beside table, small dresser and a desk. The closet was small. She had to share the bathroom which she hated. She was only there a month before she passed so I ...
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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.
Bass Harbor, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
19.2%
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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.
Bass Harbor, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.4%
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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%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
0.8%
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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.
Bass Harbor, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
3.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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