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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fort George, ME
Fort George is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fort George, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fort George is about $6,032, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 131 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of nursing homes in Fort George, ME
The average cost of senior living in Fort George is $6,032 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norumbega, ME with an average of $4,942 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fort George
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fort George
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid.
They do a good job but only offer certain services.
There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid.
It is on the expensive side.
The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.
Birch Bay Retirement Village in Bar Harbor, ME
4.5
When my mother could no longer live independently at home, we were grateful that the closest long term care facility was also one of the very best in the country. Birch Bay Village is a gem. The care staff are superlative—kind, caring, and attentive. The setting is spectacular, and residents ...
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Fort George nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort George nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort George, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Fort George nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fort George that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
19.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fort George nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fort George Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort George, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort George nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort George partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort George, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort George nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort George communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort George, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort George nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fort George offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
4.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.2%
0.4%
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Birch Bay Retirement Village, Winterberry Heights Senior Living and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fort George, Maine. See full list of communities.
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