Senior care in Bangor.
Across Bangor, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 04401
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 04401
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Bangor.
Bangor is the seat of Penobscot County and sits on the Penobscot River across from Brewer. We help families across downtown, the East Side, the West Side and Fairmount.
In Maine, personal care agencies that provide non-medical help at home must be licensed by the Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification.
Tell us where in Bangor you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Penobscot County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
MaineCare Section 19 waiver in Penobscot County
MaineCare’s Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities may pay for personal care, home delivered meals, respite, emergency response systems and home changes. It is for older adults and adults with disabilities who qualify by need and income and want to stay at home instead of a nursing home. Call the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center line at 1-877-353-3771 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging, which can help with the MaineCare long-term care application. Eastern Area Agency on Aging can also point you to local help: 207-941-2865.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Bangor and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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Eastern Area Agency on Aging
The area agency on aging on State Street in Brewer, serving Penobscot, Hancock, Piscataquis and Washington Counties.
207-941-2865Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Bangor?
Yes. We help families across Bangor and nearby communities, including Brewer, Hampden, Hermon and Veazie.
How much does home care cost in Bangor?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Penobscot County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Bangor?
Start with Eastern Area Agency on Aging at 207-941-2865.
How do I get help paying for home care in Bangor?
MaineCare’s Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities may pay for personal care, home delivered meals, respite, emergency response systems and home changes. It is for older adults and adults with disabilities who qualify by need and income and want to stay at home instead of a nursing home. Call the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center line at 1-877-353-3771 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging, which can help with the MaineCare long-term care application.
Where can I find dementia support in Bangor?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Bangor?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Bangor is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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