Explore Open Rooms
1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.

Nursing Home in Bangor

Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Nursing Home in Bangor

Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Overview of Freese’s Assisted Living Program
Freese's Assisted Living is a senior community located in Bangor, Maine. The community offers one-bedroom apartments that include all utilities. Residents can enjoy various services provided by Penquis for an additional fee.
(207) 973-3500

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 39

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Maine average
Occupancy rate 82.1%
Residents per day 32
Occupancy rate
82.1%
Residents per day
32
Bed community size
39-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
In line with Maine average
Occupied beds
32 / 39
Average residents 64 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 4, 2026
CountyPENOBSCOT

Additional Licensing Details

License NumberALP377

Ownership & Operating Entity

Freese’s Assisted Living Program is administrated by Christine Rice.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesWide hallways with handrails.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 973-3699

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

10 amenities
Beautiful Atrium
Community Room
Easy Access To Bus Stop
Elevator
In The Heart Of Downtown Bangor
Library
Locked Building
On-Site Laundry
Smoke Free Community
Wide Hallways With Handrails
Specific ProgramsAssistance with medication, 24-hour care staff, prepared meals daily, light housekeeping and linen services, assistance with arranging transportation, medication management, support with personal care.
Operating HoursMonday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionPrepared meals daily.

Contact Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Inspection History

In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.

27 visits/inspections

Maine average: 10 inspections

Latest inspection

Date December 9, 2025

Compare Nursing Homes around Bangor The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

5 facilities compared · CMS & ME Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

Filter by care type
Ross Manor
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bangor
-
90.5%
-
4.61
-
-
1
40
5.7
1
89
51
Pelkey, Wanda
$22.6M
$8.3M
36.5%
205064
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bangor
167
90.5%
+9%
4.61
+40%
+2%
1
40
5.7
1
89
-
Pelkey, Wanda
$22.6M
$8.3M
36.5%
205064
Freese’s Assisted Living Program
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bangor
39
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bangor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
17
-
-
-
-
-
Stillwater Health Care
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bangor
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
40
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Address 0.0 miles from city center

Calculate Travel Distance to Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Add your location

Address

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Get financial aid guidance

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access emphasized.

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

$943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.

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

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.

~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).

Not specified; focus on income.

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

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

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

$2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

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