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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort George, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fort George 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 Fort George, 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 Fort George or another care type is right for you. Browse 103 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fort George.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodmans Mills, West Searsmont and Montville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Woodmans Mills, West Searsmont and Montville.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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
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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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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 nursing homes in Fort George, ME
The average cost of senior living in Fort George is $5,883 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort George, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fort George, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort George
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort George
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
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 ...
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Fort George nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort George nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort George, 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 Fort George 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 Fort George 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
15.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort George 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 Fort George Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort George, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort George 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 Fort George partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort George, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort George 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 Fort George communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort George, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort George 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 Fort George offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort George, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.8%
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 Fort George, Maine. See full list of communities.
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