Aging Excellence
Memory Care, Home Care & Respite Care · Bangor, ME

Aging Excellence

Memory Care, Home Care & Respite Care · Bangor, ME

Overview of Aging Excellence

Aging Excellence provides home care, memory care, and respite care. Home care includes personal care and household support, allowing someone to receive help with daily needs at home. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a person at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Aging Excellence may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or for a family caregiver seeking short-term support.

Aging Excellence opened in 1998. Its programs include 24-hour personal care, social companionship, household support and chore services, Aging Life Care Management, specialty and memory care, multi-generational family support, telephone reminders, and handyman and yardcare services. The facility also has 24-hour staffing, so support is available around the clock.

Residents have access to a pool, transportation, and a wellness program, providing on-site recreation, travel support, and wellness activities. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so someone who no longer drives would need transportation or assistance for routine errands.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #125 / 346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 346 homes we track in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
46 / 100

About this community

Awards

Maine Senior Games
TD Bank 10k Road Race sponsorship

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
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 Program
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
Touring HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday, Sunday 09:00-14:00

Contact Aging Excellence

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.

Compare Memory Care around Bangor

Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
MC
AL
RESC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 18
Rank #27 / 346
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 37
Rank #112 / 346
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #121 / 230
-Bridgette Keegan8
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #206 / 237
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #161 / 237
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #101 / 237
Westgate Manor
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Bangor
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 18
Rank #30 / 346
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 37
Rank #202 / 346
-
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #114 / 230
A--3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #227 / 237
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #231 / 237
5.3
Facility 5.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #222 / 237
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Broadway Bangor
40
Facility 40
ME AVG 18
Rank #54 / 346
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 37
Rank #4 / 346
-
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #112 / 230
-Janet Edgecomb3
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Winterberry Heights Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Bangor
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 18
Rank #76 / 346
No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 37
Rank #163 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
-Mark Stewart2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #103 / 237
Aging Excellence
MC
HC
RC
Bangor-No
46
Facility 46
ME AVG 37
Rank #125 / 346
---Bethany Lawrence----

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care 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.
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 Aging Excellence

Is Aging Excellence in a walkable area?

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

Are pets allowed at Aging Excellence?

No, Aging Excellence has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Aging Excellence?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Aging Excellence in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Aging Excellence provide?

Aging Excellence offers Memory Care and Home Care.

What is the phone number of Aging Excellence?

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

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