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10 Best Nursing Homes in Summer Harbor, ME

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Summer 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 Summer 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 Summer Harbor or another care type is right for you. Browse 54 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Summer Harbor.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Trenton, Town Hill and Asticou.
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zipAverageCost: $5,991

Nursing Homes Facilities near Summer Harbor, ME

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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Summer Harbor, ME

The average cost of senior living in Summer Harbor is $5,991 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Gouldsboro, ME with an average of $5,991 per month.

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

Summer Harbor, ME
$5,991/mo
$6,367/mo
$6,032/mo

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

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

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

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

Nursing homes costs in Summer 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 Summer 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: Summer Harbor, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummer 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
Summer Harbor, ME:$5,991/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Summer Harbor, ME:$6,163/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Summer Harbor, ME:$6,163/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Summer Harbor, ME:$7,374/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Summer Harbor, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Summer 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.

Summer Harbor, MEME stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Summer Harbor, ME

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Summer 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
Summer 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%
Summer 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 Summer Harbor

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Summer 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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Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME

5.0
It is a happy place and freedom to enjoy my last years of life. Great amenities worry free of maintaining a house and all that needs to do to up keep it. The staff is wonderful very empathic and friendly and always ready to listen. Man activity choices and outings in town errands shopping.

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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Summer Harbor nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summer Harbor nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summer 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 Summer 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 Summer Harbor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Summer Harbor, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25.9%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Summer 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 Summer Harbor Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Summer Harbor, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Summer 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 Summer Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summer Harbor, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Summer 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 Summer Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summer Harbor, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summer 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 Summer Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summer Harbor, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
3.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Westgate Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Summer Harbor, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 54 nursing homes facilities near Summer Harbor, Maine. See the full list.
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