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10 Best Nursing Homes in Swanville, ME

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Swanville 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 Swanville, 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 Swanville or another care type is right for you. Browse 111 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Swanville.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Swanville, ME

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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.
Photo of Birch Grove Rehab & Living Ctr
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.
Photo of Crawford Commons
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
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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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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.
Photo of Elm Tower
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.
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.
Photo of Corinthian Manor
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.
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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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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.
Photo of Hillside Terrace of Hallowell
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.
Photo of Hodgdon Green
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Swanville, ME

The average cost of senior living in Swanville is $5,997 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $5,235 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Swanville, ME, vs. nearby cities

Swanville, ME
$5,997/mo
$6,019/mo
$6,032/mo

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

Swanville, ME
$5,997/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,142/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,997/mo

Nursing homes costs in Swanville, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,757/mo
Studio
$6,977/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,178/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,617/mo

Senior living costs in Swanville 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: Swanville, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSwanville, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,997/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,142/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,142/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,546/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Swanville, ME:$5,997/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Swanville, ME:$6,142/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Swanville, ME:$6,142/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Swanville, ME:$4,546/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Swanville, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Swanville 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 Swanville, ME

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Swanville 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
Swanville, 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%
Swanville, 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 Swanville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Swanville

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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Swanville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swanville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swanville, 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 Swanville 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 Swanville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Swanville, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swanville 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 Swanville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swanville, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swanville 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 Swanville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swanville, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
9.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Swanville 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 Swanville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swanville, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.9%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swanville 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 Swanville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swanville, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
11.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
3.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.4%
0.5%
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