Best Assisted Living in Aroostook County, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 assisted living communities in Aroostook County, ME using ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ME
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Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Type of Care AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Lombard Street Waiver Home
AL
Presque Isle
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 16
Rank #144 / 324
?No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 35
Rank #236 / 304
Private / Shared Rooms
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #162 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Northwood Manor
AL
Ashland
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 16
Rank #105 / 324
B-No
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 35
Rank #244 / 304
-
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #190 / 222
Beth Barends25
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #217 / 243
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 14
Rank #226 / 243
1.2
Facility 1.2
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #138 / 243
Soucy’s Foster Home
AL
Van Buren
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 16
Rank #105 / 324
?No
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 35
Rank #297 / 304
Private / Shared Rooms
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #204 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Parent Waiver Home
AL
Van Buren
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 16
Rank #216 / 324
?No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 35
Rank #222 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Crest View Manor
AL
Houlton
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 16
Rank #70 / 324
D+No
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 35
Rank #297 / 304
Private / Shared Rooms-Alysia Sutherland3
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 14
Rank #199 / 243
3.3
Facility 3.3
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #218 / 243
S & S Foster Home
AL
Van Buren
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 16
Rank #161 / 324
?No
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 35
Rank #199 / 304
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #172 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Sewall Street Home
AL
Island Falls
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 16
Rank #161 / 324
?No
22
Facility 22
ME AVG 35
Rank #175 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 14
Rank #88 / 243
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #107 / 243
Guy Street
AL
Houlton
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 16
Rank #144 / 324
?No
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 35
Rank #244 / 304
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Joseph Street Foster Home
AL
Houlton
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 16
Rank #105 / 324
?No
31
Facility 31
ME AVG 35
Rank #145 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Pearce Brook Home
AL
Houlton
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 16
Rank #144 / 324
?No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 35
Rank #134 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Aroostook County. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Lombard Street Waiver Home

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Presque Isle, ME, Lombard Street Waiver Home is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, with high-quality care 24/7. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs, like social events and fitness classes, are conducted. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. The community is a good option for those seeking a worry-free retirement, accompanied by top-notch services and a friendly setting.

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Overview of Northwood Manor

Northwood Manor is an assisted living community in Ashland, ME. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management while residents maintain their own living space.

There are six beds. Its small size may suit someone who prefers a setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. The community opened in 2010 and has staff available around the clock, along with a doctor on staff, so residents have access to help throughout the day and night and to an on-site physician.

Personal care and medication management are available for residents who need support with daily needs and taking medications. A chapel and religious services give residents access to worship within the community, and Beth Barends serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Soucy’s Foster Home

Soucy’s Foster Home provides assisted living in Van Buren, ME, with help available for daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Residents live in either a private or shared room. With six beds, the home is small enough for residents and staff to get to know one another, and it may be a good fit for someone who needs daily living support in a smaller setting.

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Overview of Parent Waiver Home

Parent Waiver Home is a welcoming retreat in Van Buren, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Crest View Manor

Cherish every moment in retirement at Crest View Manor, an inviting retreat in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. The community prioritizes residents’ welfare, providing top-notch assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Medication management, incontinence care, and housekeeping services are also provided, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and fun recreational programs, residents have more opportunities to explore new hobbies and meet peers of the same age. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently with transportation services. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, especially with its nurturing and inviting environment.

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Overview of S & S Foster Home

S & S Foster Home provides assisted living in Van Buren, ME, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Residents receive that support while living in a residential setting.

With four beds, S & S Foster Home is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. The home may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller assisted living setting.

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Overview of Sewall Street Home

In Island Falls, ME, Sewall Street Home remains focused on assisted living. Staff assist with bathing, dressing, and medication, while every resident retains their own personal space.

The entire residence consists of four beds, suited to someone who prefers smaller buildings. All four are occupied, putting the house at 100 percent.

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Overview of Guy Street

Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Houlton, ME, Guy Street is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the community provides exceptional support for their daily living activities and household chores 24/7. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication reminders.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of engaging activities and exciting events are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its supportive setting and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Joseph Street Foster Home

Joseph Street Foster Home is an assisted living home in Houlton, ME. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management, while the six bed size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

All available beds are filled, with 100% occupancy. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in the car dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for them.

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Overview of Pearce Brook Home

Situated in the quiet residential area of Houlton, ME, Pearce Brook Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ well-being, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

With a variety of exciting events and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely, as transportation services are also available. The community is a great choice for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, accompanied by its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Aroostook County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 16/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Aroostook County, ME. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 8The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Aroostook County, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Aroostook County, ME

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Maine?

Assisted living in Maine supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maine?

Assisted living in Maine is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Maine Medicaid cover assisted living?

Maine Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Maine) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 assisted living facilities in Aroostook County, ME. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Aroostook County, ME?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Aroostook County, ME, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Aroostook County, ME?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.