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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bethel, ME

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Assisted living costs in Bethel average about $5,450 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 36 communities in Bethel. Our detailed directory has 65 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Cost of assisted living in Bethel, ME

The average cost of senior living in Bethel is $5,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Bethel, ME with an average of $5,387 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bethel, ME, vs. nearby cities

Bethel, ME
$5,450/mo
$6,906/mo
$6,393/mo

Assisted living costs in Bethel, ME, vs. state and national averages

Bethel, ME
$5,450/mo
$6,744/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Bethel, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,450/mo
$5,450/mo

Assisted living costs in Bethel, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,350/mo
Studio
$6,918/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,900/mo

Senior living costs in Bethel vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bethel, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBethel, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$5,450/mo$6,744/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,450/mo$6,758/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,557/mo$5,724/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bethel, ME:$5,450/mo
Maine:$6,744/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bethel, ME:$5,450/mo
Maine:$6,758/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bethel, ME:$4,557/mo
Maine:$5,724/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bethel, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bethel 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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Assisted living cost trends in Bethel, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bethel 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
Bethel, ME$5,852/mo$6,235/mo-6.2%
Maine$5,067/mo$5,420/mo-6.5%
National$4,525/mo$4,553/mo-0.6%
Bethel, ME
2024 average cost:$5,852/mo
2023 average cost:$6,235/mo
Percent change:-6.2%
Maine
2024 average cost:$5,067/mo
2023 average cost:$5,420/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,525/mo
2023 average cost:$4,553/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bethel, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bethel.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bethel

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bethel

Summit by Morrison in Whitefield, NH

4.9
The staff is great and my loved ones' dignity is important and they treat her with compassion and dignity. Communication is good between the staff and our family, and I would recommend this community to others.

Casco Inn Residential Care

4.3
The physical plant is inviting. No two rooms are alike and they are well kept and up to date. All of the workers (aides, nurses and other staff) are very professional and seem to care deeply for the residents. They are ready to handle any situation as it arises. The whole place is "home-y", ...
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Schooner Estates Senior Living in Auburn, ME

3.8
There is a big difference between the cost/benefit of the assisted living part of the facility and the memory care part. Biggest diff is quality of food. Also, likely typical for the job, but the turnover rate for both the head nurse and the rest of staff on the floor is very high. This feels ...
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Bethel assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bethel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bethel, 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 Bethel 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 Bethel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bethel, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19.2%
52.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
19.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bethel 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 Bethel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bethel, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
41.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bethel 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 Bethel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bethel, MENational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
36.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bethel 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 Bethel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bethel, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bethel 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 Bethel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bethel, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
11.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bethel

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bethel protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Schooner Estates Senior Living, Country Village Assisted Living and Memory Care at Market Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bethel, Maine. See full list of communities.
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