Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bangor, ME

The least expensive type of senior living in Bangor, Maine, is independent living, which costs $4,097 per month on average, while the most expensive option is a semi-private room in a nursing home, costing $7,088 per month. There are many other types of care at various price points, including assisted living and memory care, both priced at $6,140 monthly. Options for nursing home accommodations include a private room at $6,721, a studio unit at $4,348, and a one-bedroom unit averaging $5,683 per month. These choices offer flexibility to meet different needs and preferences.

The cost of assisted living in Bangor is slightly more expensive than other nearby cities at an average of $6,140 per month. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Waterville is $3,750 per month, while the average cost in Belfast is $6,003 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Bangor compares to Maine and the national average:

Still deciding if an assisted living community in Bangor is right for you? There are plenty of options in and around the city. Bangor has 3 senior living facilities, the surrounding area has 5, and the state of Maine has 55.

In Bangor, Maine, seniors constitute a substantial 38.3% of the population totaling 31,705. The age breakdown for these older adults is 12.8% in their 50s, 12.1% in their 60s, 8.5% in their 70s, and 4.9% in their 80s and beyond. Women slightly outnumber men, making up 53.5% of the population compared to 46.5% male. Marital status reveals that 36.1% of seniors are married, 17.6% are divorced, 39.6% never married, and 6.8% are widowed. Regarding diversity, 88.9% of Bangor's senior population identifies as White, with smaller representations of 2.9% Hispanic, 2.6% Black, and 4.1% mixed race. Additionally, 1.8% are Asian, 1.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% identify as other.