Aging Excellence
Assisted Living · Bangor, ME

Overview of Aging Excellence

Located in Bangor, Maine, Aging Excellence, an assisted living community, is a pioneer and a leader in wellness-based in-home senior care. Aging Life Care Managers are experts who help seniors and their families create an aging care plan. 

A professional evaluation of the senior’s physical and mental health, support systems, and living space will shape the plan, ensuring every resident’s safety, independence, and quality of life. Aging Excellence offers compassionate, professional assistance to seniors whose health, balance, memory, surgical recovery, or disability necessitates more intensive in-home care. From an hour a day to 24 hours a day, they will keep your loved ones safe and as independent as possible. 

Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #126 / 421Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 421 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

Awards

AwardsMaine Senior Games, TD Bank 10k Road Race sponsorship

License Details

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness ProgramA wellness-based approach to support each client’s health & independence.
Specific Programs24-Hour Personal Care, Aging Life Care Management, Social Companionship, Household Support & Chore Services, Specialty & Memory Care, Multi-Generational Family Support, Handyman & Yardcare Services, Telephone Reminders and Reassurance, Transportation Services
Operating HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday, Sunday 09:00-14:00

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Managed by Bethany Lawrence

founder and President

Bethany Lawrence, founder and President of Aging Excellence, is actively involved in daily operations. With a background as a Regional Clinical Director/Administrator for a Medicare Certified Home Health company, she founded Aging Excellence to provide non-medical services that support independence and quality of life for seniors. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to enhancing care through thoughtful and comprehensive support.

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Aging Excellence is located in Bangor, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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.
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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).
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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 Aging Excellence

Is Aging Excellence in a walkable area?

Aging Excellence has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Aging Excellence?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Aging Excellence in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Aging Excellence?

(207) 780-2345 will put you in contact with the team at Aging Excellence.

Is Aging Excellence Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Aging Excellence is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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