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The staff is very friendly and helpful, to a point. They lost one of their housekeepers around the time my dad arrived and the rooms need a little help from family members to stay clean. Communication with...
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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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
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.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
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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.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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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: 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.
Westgate Manor is a 104-bed long-term and assisted living healthcare center located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We are fully licensed for Medicare and Medicaid coverage and we specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
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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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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: 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Bangor, ME

The average cost of senior living in Bangor is $5,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bangor, ME vs. nearby cities

Bangor, ME
$5,284/mo
$5,284/mo
$5,284/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bangor, ME vs. the state and national average

Bangor, ME
$5,284/mo
$6,206/mo
U.S. national average
$4,392/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bangor vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,284/mo
$5,284/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bangor, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$5,375/mo
Studio
$5,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,305/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,283/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bangor over time

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What families are saying about assisted living in Bangor

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bangor

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
Winterberry Heights is basically the only assisted living facility that has apartments and not just one-room options. That is what really stuck out about this facility over others that we had initially looked into. Also, they had/have adequate staffing. I would recommend Winterberry Heights to ...
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Bangor assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bangor assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bangor, 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 Bangor assisted living

Assisted Living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bangor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.0%
50.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
98.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100.0%
98.9%
Visiting health care professionals
Visiting health care professionals
25.0%
55.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
98.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
48.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bangor assisted living

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 Bangor Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.0%
50.0%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
30.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.0%
40.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
13.0%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bangor assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bangor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
25.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
37.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
35.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
5.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Bangor assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bangor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bangor, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
29.0%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.0%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
25.0%
33.0%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bangor assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Bangor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bangor, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
28.0%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
46.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
51.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
38.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
35.0%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
43.9%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
44.5%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
26.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
43.1%
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Westgate Center and Dirigo Pines are the top rated assisted living facilities near Bangor, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 16 assisted living facilities near Bangor, Maine. See the full list.

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