Occupational therapist Jim helps a patient regain strength at home.
Mount Desert Nursing Association (MDNA) provides in-home nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and a lending library of medical equipment to Mount Desert Island, Trenton, and Lamoine.
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“I had a stroke; after my surgery in the hospital, they told my daughter I would never walk again. Well, I am walking! My clinicians were always there when they said they would be. My physical therapist was the best! I would say, I can’t do that! but she’d encourage me: ‘Yes, you can!’ I think that is her gift.”
- ET, Grateful Patient (March 2024)
The Mount Desert Nursing Association’s mission is to improve the health, safety, and independence of the people of Mount Desert Island and neighboring towns through the delivery of high quality and compassionate skilled nursing and other in-home health care services, advocacy, education and prevention programs.




Nurse Pam conducts a blood pressure check.
Our staff smiling at the Neighborhood House Community Cafe.
The MDNA house on a winter’s night.
Occupational therapist Jim supports a patient in regaining independence at home.