Best Assisted Living in Bangor, ME

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
Over 10 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Maine Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $6,300
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $5,800–$8,400
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12
National average: 1:6
Other Senior care options:

Compare Assisted Living around Bangor

Dirigo Pines
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Orono (Orono)
50
Yes
1
Winterberry Heights Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Bangor
29
No
36
Lewis Foster Home
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bangor (Fairmount)
1
No
42
Dean House
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bangor
4
No
63
Dirigo Pines – Orono
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Orono (Orono)
50
No
1
Country Meadows
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bangor
8
No
1
Grove Street Group Home
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bangor
4
No
78
Always One
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bangor
3
No
64
Hathaway House
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Bangor (Tree Streets)
2
No
79
Aging Excellence
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
46
Penquis Assisted Living Services
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
89
Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
49

Discover the comfort and convenience of Penquis Assisted Living Services, located at Freese’s in Bangor. Embrace the freedom of an independent lifestyle while receiving the daily support that simplifies your life.
This assisted living community’s comprehensive services cater to your needs and include assistance with medications, two deliciously prepared meals served in our inviting dining areas, support with bathing and personal care, light housekeeping and laundry, assistance with transportation arrangements, and round-the-clock attendants for emergency situations. For added peace of mind, emergency call buttons are conveniently provided. Their vibrant atriums serve as gathering spaces for engaging activities and fostering social connections. Penquis Assisted Living Services prioritizes your well-being and offers a fulfilling environment where you can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest.

Overview of Penquis Assisted Living Services

Discover the comfort and convenience of Penquis Assisted Living Services, located at Freese’s in Bangor. Embrace the freedom of an independent lifestyle while receiving the daily support that simplifies your life.
This assisted living community’s comprehensive services cater to your needs and include assistance with medications, two deliciously prepared meals served in our inviting dining areas, support with bathing and personal care, light housekeeping and laundry, assistance with transportation arrangements, and round-the-clock attendants for emergency situations. For added peace of mind, emergency call buttons are conveniently provided. Their vibrant atriums serve as gathering spaces for engaging activities and fostering social connections. Penquis Assisted Living Services prioritizes your well-being and offers a fulfilling environment where you can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest.

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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. 

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. 

Contact Aging Excellence

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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