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10 Best Nursing Homes in Swans Island, ME
Swans Island 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 Swans Island, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Swans Island is about $5,942, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 92 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort George, Harborside and Goose Falls.
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Swans Island, ME
The average cost of senior living in Swans Island is $5,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stonington, ME with an average of $5,134 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Swans Island, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Swans Island, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Swans Island, ME by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Swans Island
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Swans Island
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
5.0
After my Wife’s diagnosis of dementia and her level of care increased, I began researching assisted living options. After meeting with staff, I was convinced that Birch Bay’s Safe Harbor Memory Care program was the right choice. Making the move was difficult for both of us but with the help of ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
4.5
This review is for memory care:
Staff is very committed to excellent care, and always available for consultation. After hours phone coverage is very sporadic and needs improvement. Memory Care unit should have its own phone number or extension.
Swans Island nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swans Island nursing homes 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 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 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
13.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Swans Island 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 Swans Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swans Island 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 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
3.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Swans Island 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 Swans Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
3.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swans Island 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 Swans Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Swans Island, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 58 nursing homes facilities near Swans Island, Maine. See the full list.
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