Buxton, ME senior services
The front door to senior services in Buxton is Southern Maine Agency on Aging: free information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act. Below: how to reach it, plus every state-licensed and Medicare-certified care option that serves Buxton, from the public record.
Who to call first
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center; toll-free 1-800-427-7411; statewide ADRC line 1-877-353-3771. Call for information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment.
Paying for care in Maine
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care: up to 100 days of nursing-home rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, home health when a doctor certifies the need, and hospice in full. MaineCare, Maine's Medicaid program, pays for long-term nursing home care once assets are spent down and, through home and community-based services waivers, for some help at home. The Area Agency on Aging and the state's SHIP Medicare counselors (free, through the Eldercare Locator) explain which applies.
Care options serving Buxton
- Assisted Living Residences8 within 10 miles · nearest: Cambridge Common Congregate Housing
- Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing7 within 12 miles · nearest: Gorham House
- Home Health Agencies6 serving Buxton · nearest: Mainehealth Home Health and Hospice
- Hospice6 serving Buxton · nearest: Andwell Health Partners
Staying at home in Buxton
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Buxton: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
Who do I call first for help for an older adult in Buxton?
Call Southern Maine Agency on Aging at (207) 396-6500. The Area Agency on Aging does information and referral, arranges home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act, and can explain how MaineCare home and community-based services work in Maine.
How many nursing homes serve Buxton?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of Buxton. Each is listed on this site with its CMS star ratings, bed count, ownership, staffing turnover and inspection date from Care Compare.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in Buxton?
Yes, when a doctor certifies that the person is homebound and needs skilled nursing or therapy. Medicare covers it in full, and you may choose any of the 6 Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve Buxton. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in Buxton?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 6 Medicare-certified hospices serve Buxton. MaineCare and most private insurance also cover hospice.
How should I read the CMS star ratings?
Look at the health inspection rating and the staffing rating before the overall rating; the quality-measure rating is self-reported by the facility. Read the latest inspection report on Medicare Care Compare before visiting, and visit unannounced at a mealtime.