Overview of Lewis Foster Home

Lewis Foster Home is a trusted community in Bangor, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-tier assistance is provided for their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, 24/7. An emergency alert system is also provided to ensure residents’ safety.

Focusing on residents’ enjoyment and wellness, exciting events and engaging programs, including social events and fitness classes, are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management is also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities make it an ideal retirement option.

Bed community size
1-bed community Rank #352 / 357Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 352nd out of 357 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #143 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 422 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bangor's city center to Lewis Foster Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

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0
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MC
NH
PC
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RC
SNF
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23
Facility 23
ME AVG 31
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-
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3
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16
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IL
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1
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1 Bed--Paul Arbour2
0
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-
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97.5%
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ME AVG 87.3%
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0
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-
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ME AVG 3
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Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
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Lewis Foster Home
AL
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1
Facility 1
ME AVG 20
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No
42
Facility 42
ME AVG 31
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Assisted Living in Maine

Lewis Foster Home is located in Bangor, Maine.
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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ME

Rural access emphasized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age
General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
ME

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits
Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+
General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.
ME

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits
Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+
General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits
Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
ME

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
ME

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Benefits
Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis Foster Home

What neighborhood is Lewis Foster Home in?

Lewis Foster Home is in the Fairmount neighborhood.

Is Lewis Foster Home in a walkable area?

Lewis Foster Home has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Lewis Foster Home?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Lewis Foster Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Lewis Foster Home?

Lewis Foster Home is located at 223 Silver Rd, Bangor, ME 04401.

What is the phone number of Lewis Foster Home?

(207) 974-9948 will put you in contact with the team at Lewis Foster Home.

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