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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bucks Harbor, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bucks 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 Bucks 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 Bucks Harbor or another care type is right for you. Browse 18 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bucks Harbor.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dorman, Columbia and Milbridge.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bucks Harbor, ME
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What we like about Birch Bay is the friendly caregivers and thoughtful activities- music therapy in particular! The community feels small and homey
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.
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. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Bucks Harbor, ME
The average cost of senior living in Bucks Harbor is $8,940 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Machiasport, ME with an average of $8,940 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bucks Harbor, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bucks Harbor, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bucks Harbor vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Bucks Harbor, ME by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bucks Harbor
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bucks 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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Bucks Harbor nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bucks Harbor nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bucks 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 Bucks 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 Bucks 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
16.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bucks 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 Bucks Harbor Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bucks Harbor, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
5.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bucks 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 Bucks Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bucks Harbor, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bucks 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 Bucks Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bucks Harbor, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Bucks 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 Bucks 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
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Mainestays At Flower Cottage and East Point are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bucks Harbor, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 18 nursing homes facilities near Bucks Harbor, Maine. See the full list.
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