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Assisted Living Communities in Belfast, Maine

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Belfast, ME below include 9 Assisted Living facilities with 33 reviews. On average in Belfast, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Belfast, assisted living residents pay around $7,507 per month. While this runs considerably higher than the national norm of $5,350, it offers significant savings over Maine’s baseline rate of $8,712, as well as rates in most nearby cities. For example, in Portland rates run about $860 higher than in Belfast, and in Lewiston, rates come in $2,230 higher. Across state lines in Burlington, VT, rates exceed Belfast’s norm at around $13,460, but in Manchester, NH, care costs run lower at approximately $7,275.

Belfast

$7,507

Maine

$8,712

United States

$5,350

Lewiston

$9,735

Portland

$8,365

Manchester, NH

$7,275

Burlington, VT

$13,460

Paying for Assisted Living in Belfast

 

Assisted living communities in Belfast charge a median monthly rate of $7,507 for care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Belfast

In Maine, MaineCare is available to help seniors pay for personal care, regardless of where they reside, including in an assisted living community. The option is called CDAS or Personal Care.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maine page.

Financial Assistance in Maine

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maine page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who need long-term care in Belfast pay approximately $7,507 per month for assisted living. This tracks about $260 higher than what in-home care agencies charge for administering personal care services in the client’s home. However, assisted living costs about $2,300 less than nursing home care, which encompasses 24-hour medical monitoring and skilled nursing services, such as medication administration and wound care, in a hospital-like environment.

In-Home Care

$7,245

Assisted Living Facility

$7,507

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,870

Note: Data for Belfast was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bangor, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Belfast

Belfast and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Belfast, please visit our Assisted Living in Maine page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Belfast

Belfast Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Maine are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maine page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Maine

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Donna G H

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Harbor Hill Center

I am a retired nurse, and I have a great deal of experience in health care facilities. I recently spent one month in the Skilled Nursing Wing of Harbor Hill. I found the staff at all levels to be...

Provider response

Donna, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us. If you ever require skilled nursing services in the future, we hope you would select us again to care for you or your loved one.

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Susan

I visited this facility

Review of Harbor Hill Center

Harbor Hill Center was amazing. They are all-inclusive. They have medical staff on site. They give you two choices on their menu. If those two choices are not what you like, you can make another...

Provider response

Susan, we are so happy to read such a great review about Harbor Hill Center! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let...

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Humble01

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Harbor Hill Center

My grandmother fell and broke her hip, she stayed there for respite, the staff were very friendly and attentive. I know how hard it can be taking care of multiple elderly at a time , you have...

Provider response

Humble01, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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