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Residential Care Facilitys in Bar Harbor, Maine

Bar Harbor has one licensed residential care facility, Birch Bay Retirement Village, with room for 23 residents. Because options in Bar Harbor are limited, we also list the 6 nearest licensed homes in surrounding communities below. Every home here is verified against Maine Department of Health and Human Services records for Hancock County.

Families in Maine typically pay $4,500 to $6,500 per month for a shared room and $5,500 to $8,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how residential care facilities work.

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Licensed homes near Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor has only one licensed home, so these are the closest residential care facilities in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Bar Harbor

How many residential care facilities are in Bar Harbor, Maine?
Bar Harbor has 1 licensed residential care facility in Hancock County. Statewide, Maine licenses 300 small residential care homes.
How much does a residential care facility in Bar Harbor cost?
Across Maine, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $4,500 to $6,500 per month and a private room $5,500 to $8,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses residential care facilities in Bar Harbor?
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services licenses and inspects every residential care facility in Bar Harbor. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
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