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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Bangor, Maine

Bangor, ME has 12 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,098/mo. That's roughly in line with the Maine state median.

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Median monthly price, Bangor

$8,098/mo

Estimated range $7,797 – $8,908

● Bangor $8,098 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Bangor

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingBangorMaineNational
25th percentile$7,797/mo$7,833/mo$5,488/mo
Median$8,098/mo$8,205/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$8,908/mo$8,918/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Bangor runs about $44 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,806
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,374
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$31,973

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Brewer · Old Town · Lincoln

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Bangor.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Bangor runs about $2,459 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Bangor has 9 such properties. The county aging agency at (207) 941-2865 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $8,374 a month. The local assisted living median is $8,098 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Bangor assisted living median of $8,098 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $8,374 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Bangor run about $13,793 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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12 assisted living communities in Bangor

What assisted living looks like in Bangor

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Bangor has 6 beds. They range from 2 to 66.

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Free local help worth saving

Bangor, in Penobscot County, has about 31,938 residents. About 6,353 of them (20%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $59,942.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Eastern Agency on Aging207-941-2865eaaa.org

    Eastern AAA serving Penobscot County (Bangor area) plus Hancock, Piscataquis, and Washington. Contact from Maine OADS AAA directory.

  • Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Maine’s Aging & Disability Resource Centers1-877-353-3771maine4a.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Bangor VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Bangor.

  • Elderly and Adults with Disabilities WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

  • Veterans options in Bangor

    1 VA Community Living Center or State Veterans Home nearby.

    VA Aid & Attendance overview →

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Bangor more expensive than the rest of Maine?

Bangor's median assisted living cost is about 1% lower than the Maine state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Maine → · Assisted Living cost across Maine → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Bangor: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers