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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Machias, Maine

Machias, ME has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. We don't have a city-specific cost estimate for Machias yet. Statewide, the median is $13,976/mo.

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Nursing Homes, Machias median
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What senior care costs in Machias

Maine, 2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesMachiasMaineNational
25th percentile—$13,342/mo$8,951/mo
Median—$13,976/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile—$15,190/mo$12,642/mo

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A dash means the underlying source can't support that figure for this area. We leave the cell empty rather than estimate around it.

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: Bangor 13,793

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Machias.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care and help from family are the usual options at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Machias has 6 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

If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

This budget usually covers assisted living or substantial home care in Machias.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Budgets this size cover skilled nursing or around-the-clock home care in Machias.
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3 nursing homes in Machias

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Free local help worth saving

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

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

We don't have enough local data for Machias, ME yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.

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Nursing Homes in Machias, ME. Cost & Providers