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10 Best Nursing Homes in Penobscot, ME

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Penobscot, ME

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What we like the most about the community is the people. All parts of the staff were great. I honestly believe they care about the people and it's more than a job.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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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.
When it comes to beautiful scenic views not much can beat our seaport town of Belfast, ME. Our antique architecture and historic districts are popular with residents and tourists alike. Harbor Hill Center occupies seven acres of waterfront property in mid-coast Maine on Belfast Harbor. Our...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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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, 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.
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...
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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, 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.
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.
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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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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
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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Penobscot, ME

The average cost of senior living in Penobscot is $5,955 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $5,235 per month.

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

Penobscot, ME
$5,955/mo
$6,367/mo
$6,019/mo

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

Penobscot, ME
$5,955/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,033/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,955/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,367/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,342/mo

Senior living costs in Penobscot 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: Penobscot, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typePenobscot, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,955/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,033/mo$6,490/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,033/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,297/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Penobscot, ME:$5,955/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Penobscot, ME:$6,033/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Penobscot, ME:$6,033/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Penobscot, ME:$4,297/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Penobscot, ME, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Penobscot 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
Penobscot, ME$5,739/mo$5,064/mo+13.3%
Maine$6,622/mo$6,134/mo+8.0%
National$5,642/mo$5,383/mo+4.8%
Penobscot, ME
2024 average cost:$5,739/mo
2023 average cost:$5,064/mo
Percent change:+13.3%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,622/mo
2023 average cost:$6,134/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,642/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 Penobscot

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Penobscot

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

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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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Penobscot nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penobscot nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penobscot, 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 Penobscot 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 Penobscot 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
11.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
5.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.5%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Penobscot 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 Penobscot Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Penobscot, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.6%
4.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.8%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Penobscot 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 Penobscot partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Penobscot, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Penobscot 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 Penobscot communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penobscot, MENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penobscot 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 Penobscot offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Penobscot, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
0.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
0.5%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Harbor Hill Center and Westgate Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Penobscot, Maine. See full list of communities.
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