Birch Bay Retirement Village

11/12/2025

On Veteran's Day, November 11th, Birch Bay staff and residents gathered to celebrate the veteran's in our community. Thank you to all who have served. We are eternally grateful for your service.

11/10/2025

The Birch Bay Retirement Village Employee Activities Committee is hosting a food drive. We hope you will join us by dropping off a donation in the BBRV Lobby! Donations will be accepted until November 21st.

11/09/2025

Meet Pete! One of the many cats living in Pleasant Cove at Birch Bay Retirement Village. To many of our residents, cats offer comfort, companionship and improved health.

11/07/2025

11/06/2025

At Birch Bay Retirement Village, our leadership team is guided by compassion, experience, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, they bring decades of expertise in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, and resident engagement—ensuring that every aspect of life at Birch Bay reflects our mission of person-centered care. From clinical operations and dining services to programs that inspire connection and joy, our leaders work hand-in-hand to create a warm, welcoming community where every resident feels valued, supported, and at home.

11/04/2025

Pleasant Cove is Birch Bay’s Supported Living area featuring sixteen Assisted Living units providing licensed Residential Care.

Long term care in Pleasant Cove is designed for people who need extra support with their daily living activities.

Pleasant Cove offers residents the independence of their own private suite or apartment, many of which have views of Frenchman Bay.

Our calendar of events include concerts from the area’s best musicians, exercise classes, book clubs, games, music therapy, worship services by area clergy, pet visits, and more.

Residents receive round-the-clock support from our care team which includes a registered nurse, a residential care coordinator, well-trained support specialists, a full-time activities assistant, and board-certified music therapist.

To learn more, call 288-8014 x 5211.

11/03/2025

WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS!!

Do you like to drive? Enjoy helping your neighbors and connecting with community? Want to make sure our senior and disabled residents in the MDI area remain healthy, independent, and avoid social isolation? Join us as a VOLUNTEER DRIVER!!

- Flexible commitment that works around your availability and exactly how much time you can commit.
- No minimum commitment, every ride helps!
- Help your community with your own car.
- A great way to get those warm fuzzy feelings as the weather gets colder 🙂

Visit https://islconnections.org/become-a-volunteer-driver/ to find out more information.

11/02/2025

The Don & Beth Straus Adult Day Program, located at Birch Bay Retirement Village, provides socialization and support services for seniors and their family members. Did you know that the Straus Center provides transportation to members who live on Mount Desert Island and can meet any off-island members at the head of the island at no additional cost? Some conditions apply to qualify for transportation. Do you think an adult day program could benefit your loved one? Call 288-8014 x 5211.

10/31/2025

Thank you Bar Harbor Story! We hope the community enjoyed our 5th Annual Trail of Treats this evening! Congratulations to our BBRV & MDI Hospital team members for their creativity! 🎃🎃

10/29/2025

Take the advice of these ladies: EVERYDAY is a GOOD DAY to work out!
Want to exercise with them? Join Mary Parham every Wednesday and Friday at 1pm at Birch Bay for fun and fitness!