Frequently Asked Questions
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We serve all of Mount Desert Island, Trenton, and Lamoine, as well as the outer islands.
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In 2025, we saw over 400 patients in our service area and made over 4,000 visits. 160 people used our Loan Closet of medical and adaptive equipment.
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We have most patients under our care for about two to four weeks. However, it depends on the patient. It can range anywhere from two weeks to long-term care. If it is under insurance, if they make progress, they can continue to have our services.
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Many patients are those who have been discharged from hospitals (including those up and down the east coast) after having joint replacements. Some are patients who have fallen and broken bones in the process. Some are patients with wound issues and require wound care. Some are those with chronic medical issues and we see them on a regular basis. We coordinate all care with the patient’s doctor.
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Yes, some of the insurances we accept are: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Humana, Mainecare, Martin's Point, Medicare, myNexus Anthem, and United Healthcare. We also work with private pay patients.
If you have an insurance question, feel free to reach out to us at 207-276-5184.
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Our loan closet hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am-04:30pm.
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MDNA has seen much growth over the past decade. We began accepting Medicare in 2017. In 2018, we began offering occupational therapy in addition to skilled nursing care. In 2022, we extended our service area to include Trenton and Lamoine. In 2026, we accepted an award from MDI Health as their Community Partner of the Year.

