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10 Best Nursing Homes in Knox County, ME

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Knox County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 58 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Knox County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Knox County is about $6,033, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 81 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Alna Center, Alna and Sheepscot.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Knox County, ME

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Last Updated: 9/9/26
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Photo of The Lamp Memory Care Center
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.
Photo of Meadows
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: 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...
Photo of Fairmount Boarding House
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 Sirjas
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
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.
Photo of Bangor House
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 Freese's Assisted Living Program
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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Cost of nursing homes in Knox County, ME

The average cost of senior living in Knox County is $6,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rockland, ME with an average of $5,879 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Knox County, ME, vs. nearby counties

Knox County, ME
$6,033/mo
$5,879/mo

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

Knox County, ME
$6,033/mo
$6,139/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

Nursing Homes
$6,033/mo

Nursing homes costs in Knox County, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,043/mo
Private
$4,808/mo

Senior living costs in Knox County 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: Knox County, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKnox County, MEMaineU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,033/mo$6,139/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Livingunavailable$7,568/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$9,393/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,907/mo$4,089/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Knox County, ME:$6,033/mo
Maine:$6,139/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Knox County, ME:unavailable
Maine:$7,568/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Knox County, ME:unavailable
Maine:$9,393/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Knox County, ME:$3,907/mo
Maine:$4,089/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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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 Knox County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Knox County

Chase Point Assisted Living in Damariscotta, ME

5.0
Chase Point, [name removed] and her staff are amazing. What a wonderful place for anyone with a parent who needs support and yet wants to be independent. We feel blessed that we were able to find a place for my father here.

Avita of Brunswick

5.0
This is a nice community for good care. The menu is appealing and a lot really the good fine food that we have had her. We like the staff is caring and the community has a good feeling. The staff really care and know each person by name. This has a good home environment for the residents. We ...
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Islebrook Village at Wiscasset

4.3
Overall, it's great. Issues here and there around growing pains. It's new so there's new staff, new residents, new systems, new construction issues, etc. Food service is subcontracted. Still some things to correct there but she likes what they are serving and they have gluten free options so ...
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Knox County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, 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 Knox County 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 Knox County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.3%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.9%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County 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 Knox County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County 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 Knox County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Knox County, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
14%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.3%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Highlands, Islebrook Village at Wiscasset and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Knox County, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 58 nursing homes facilities near Knox County, Maine. See the full list.
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