Home Care in Bangor, Maine | Silver Linings Agency

Live well at home.

For us, that means feeling safe and comfortable. It means maintaining independence. And it means keeping the routines that make home feel like home.

Silver Linings owner Melissa Bicknell, MS, FNP-C brings nursing leadership to every care plan we create, and helps us recognize when needs change. We get to know your loved one, and we adapt care around what matters to them so they can continue to live well at home.

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Silver Linings Agency is a licensed, locally owned Personal Care Agency based in Bangor, Maine.

Who We Are

We are a licensed, locally owned and operated personal care agency serving families in the greater Bangor, Maine area, led by a Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience working in long-term care. Our mission is to deliver personalized care that empowers your loved ones to live safely, comfortably, and independently at home. It's a mission that's personal to us, shaped by our own family's experience finding care for a parent.

Nurse-Led Care

Owned and led by a Family Nurse Practitioner with 15+ years of long-term care experience.

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Licensed & Certified

Licensed by the State of Maine, with PSS or CNA certified caregivers.

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Locally Owned

Based in Bangor, Maine, and part of the community we serve.

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Payment Options

We accept private pay, MaineCare, and Medicaid for care services.

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What Happens When You Contact Us?

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We start by listening, then work with you to put the right care in place.

Start With a Conversation

Make a Plan Together

Start Care and Stay Connected

Check out our full process timeline to see every step in the home care journey, including who on our team you'll work with along the way.

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Our Services

Transportation

Rides to medical appointments, errands, and social visits.

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Mobility Assistance

Support for moving safely, including transfers and fall prevention.

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Personal Care

Assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming.

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Household Support

Help with cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.

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24-Hour Care

Round-the-clock support and supervision, day and night.

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Testimonials From Our Clients

Silver Linings Agency has been a great help with my elderly parents, both last summer and this summer. Audrey has been super, very patient and understanding.
David B.

The staff have been tremendous, professional, flexible and reliable... It is worth every dollar spent to receive their help. I worked home health myself years ago and cannot rate them highly enough.
Valerie A.

I would highly recommend Silver Linings Agency. The caregivers are very compassionate and willing to help with any needs. I have been very happy with this agency.
Donna B.

Live well at home.