Hospitals · Machias, ME
Down East Community Hospital
4.0(CMS)Medicare-certified
Hospital in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME has 1 licensed hospital listed on ElderCareCosts.
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Machias, in Washington County, has about 1,316 residents. About 339 of them (26%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $27,926.
Source: US Census Bureau- Eastern Agency on Aging(207) 941-2865eaaa.org
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
- 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.
- Calais VA Clinicva.gov
Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Calais.
- Elderly and Adults with Disabilities WaiverOfficial program page
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
- Veterans options in Machias
2 VA Community Living Centers or State Veterans Homes nearby.
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