Medical equipment loan closets in Hancock County, Maine
Medical disclaimer. Nothing here is medical advice. Equipment that fits badly can cause injury or fall risk. Ask a doctor, nurse, or physical or occupational therapist what you need and what size before you borrow.
Call first. Stock changes daily and many programs run on volunteer hours or by appointment. Confirm hours, stock, who can borrow and any deposit before you travel.
This page lists 2 programs in Hancock County, Maine that we found in public sources: 2 confirmed on the program's own page and 0 not yet confirmed (marked Unconfirmed: call to verify). Towns covered: Ellsworth, Northeast Harbor. Each listing shows its source link and the date it was last checked. This is not a complete list of every closet in the county.
Confirmed on program pagehospice volunteer loan closet
Page says equipment may include wheelchairs/transport chairs, walkers, canes and crutches, commodes, toilet safety rails and seat extenders, shower chairs and bed tables, Hoyer lifts (with all parts and slings), gait belts, reachers. Hospital beds and large motorized wheelchairs/scooters are not taken, but a matching list connects donors with people who need them.
Who can borrow (as stated)
Residents of Hancock County. Visitors fill out a form with their name, the name of the person it is for, and their town (for tracking only).
How to borrow (as stated)
Pick up during business hours. Keep the equipment as long as needed and donate it back when no longer needed. Items can be held up to 24 hours. No guarantee an item is in stock; inspect items before use.
Contact (with source)
14 McKenzie Avenue, Ellsworth, ME 04605 Phone: 207-667-2531(from source, checked 2026-10-17) Email: info@hospiceofhancock.org Hours as posted: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm (closed holidays and storm days when Ellsworth schools close)
Program/host organization's own public page was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free.
Confirmed on program pagenursing association loan closet
Loan Closet (Mount Desert Nursing Association)
Northeast Harbor, ME · Hancock County
Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, commodes, shower/bath, hospital beds, other
Cost as stated: Free of charge; borrow as long as you need.
Details, how to borrow, and source
What the source says about equipment
Wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches, walker trays/baskets, knee scooters, commodes, toilet risers, shower chairs, tub transfer benches, hospital beds, bed rails, reachers/sock aids, incontinence supplies. Does not accept CPAP/BiPAP or nebulizers.
Who can borrow (as stated)
Page doesn't state a residency limit; the Spurwink list says residents of Mount Desert Island, Trenton and Lamoine.
How to borrow (as stated)
Borrow or drop off Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. When you sign out an item they ask for your name, zip code and phone number. Does not pick up or deliver. Call to confirm.