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Assisted living costs in Swans Island average about $6,115 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Swans Island. Our detailed directory has 95 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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My parents moved into Birch Bay Village when they knew they needed more support as they aged. Now that my dad is gone my mom moved from independent to assisted living. Staff helped make this transition go...
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.
Birch Bay Village is the area's premier retirement community overlooking Frenchman Bay on Mount Desert Island. Bordering Acadia National Park, this vibrant community has a rich assortment of recreational activities close at hand. There are hiking and carriage trails, restaurants, an 18-hole golf...
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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, 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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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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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, 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.
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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 Mill Stream Heights
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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 Swans Island, ME

The average cost of senior living in Swans Island is $6,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stonington, ME with an average of $4,797 per month.

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

Swans Island, ME
$6,115/mo
$6,530/mo
$5,690/mo

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

Swans Island, ME
$6,115/mo
$6,537/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

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

Assisted Living
$6,115/mo
$6,115/mo

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

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

Average cost of Assisted Living in Swans Island over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Swans Island, 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 Swans Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Swans Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Swans Island

Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.

Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME

4.5
When my mother could no longer live independently at home, we were grateful that the closest long term care facility was also one of the very best in the country. Birch Bay Village is a gem. The care staff are superlative—kind, caring, and attentive. The setting is spectacular, and residents ...
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Swans Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swans Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swans Island, 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 Swans Island 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 Swans Island 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
15.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Swans Island 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 Swans Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.1%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swans Island 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 Swans Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Swans Island 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 Swans Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swans Island 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 Swans Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.3%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Swans Island

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Swans Island protect seniors.

Learn about Maine Assisted Living regulations

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Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Swans Island, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Swans Island, Maine. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Swans Island, Maine is Birch Bay Retirement Village. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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