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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mount Desert, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert, 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 Mount Desert or another care type is right for you. Browse 65 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mount Desert.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fort George, West Castine and Harborside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort George, West Castine and Harborside.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Mount Desert, ME
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Mount Desert, ME
The average cost of senior living in Mount Desert is $5,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockland, ME with an average of $5,607 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mount Desert
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mount Desert
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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Mount Desert nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Desert nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Desert, 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 Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert 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
19.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert 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
22.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Desert 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 Mount Desert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.9%
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 Mount Desert, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 65 nursing homes facilities near Mount Desert, Maine. See the full list.
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