Admissions at Presque Isle Healthcare Center
Planning for a hospital discharge, a rehab stay, or long-term nursing care? It's a lot to take in. Call (207) 764-0145, and our admissions team will help you take it one step at a time.
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162 Academy Street
Presque Isle, ME 04769Hours
Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
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adminpihc@firstatlantic.com
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The Admissions Process
Reach Out
Get in Touch With Our Team
Call, send a message below, or ask the hospital discharge planner to contact us. We'll talk through what your family member needs and what's available.
Assess
Confirming Care and Coverage
A state-required assessment confirms the level of care needed. Then we confirm how care will be paid for, so your family isn't left guessing.
Visit
Come See for Yourself
Families are welcome to visit before deciding. Look around at your own pace and meet some of the staff who would care for your loved one.
Welcome
Moving In
Our team handles the paperwork and works with the family and the hospital, so the move is one less thing to manage.
Paying for Care
Presque Isle Healthcare Center accepts Medicare Part A, most Medicare Advantage plans, MaineCare, and private pay. Long-term care insurance can be used toward care. Private health insurance is not accepted.
Private Pay
Private-pay admissions require a residency application and payment for the first 45 days in advance. Call for current rates.
Medicare & Medicare Advantage
Medicare Part A can cover a skilled nursing or rehab stay after a qualifying hospital stay. Most Medicare Advantage plans are accepted; call to confirm yours.
MaineCare (Medicaid)
MaineCare is accepted for long-term care and for 30-day stays, for residents who qualify.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance can be used toward care. What it covers depends on the policy.
Send Us a Message
Admissions FAQ
Call (207) 764-0145 or send the form above. If your loved one is in the hospital, the discharge planner can contact us directly.
Availability changes from week to week. Call (207) 764-0145 and we'll give you a current answer.
An assessment of the care needed and a confirmed payment source. Private-pay admissions also need a residency application and 45 days paid in advance.
Yes, we welcome families to visit before deciding. Call or use the form to set up a time.
No. We accept Medicare Part A, most Medicare Advantage plans, MaineCare, and private pay, and long-term care insurance can be used toward care.
Any time, day or night. We ask only that visitors respect residents' sleep.
Yes. Each resident has a care plan, and families are invited to help shape it. The care team reviews the plan regularly and lets you know if anything significant changes.
Here Whenever You're Ready
The phones at (207) 764-0145 are answered around the clock. If you'd rather write, send a message and we'll follow up.