Page 2 of 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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We analyzed These are the facilities in Aroostook County, ME our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Aroostook County, 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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
St Jude’s Foster Home
AL
Van Buren
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 35
Rank #225 / 307
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Mamie Powell Waiver Home
AL
Eagle Lake
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 35
Rank #208 / 307
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
1
East Side Home
AL
Houlton
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 17
Rank #149 / 329
No
31
Facility 31
ME AVG 35
Rank #148 / 307
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Southern Acres Residential Care
AL
Westfield
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 17
Rank #61 / 329
No-Private / Shared Rooms--

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 Mamie Powell Waiver Home

Experience the best of your golden years at Mamie Powell Waiver Home, a friendly community in Eagle Lake, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock for residents’ comfort. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.

Focusing on residents’ wellness and leisure, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently. The community’s nurturing setting and well-maintained amenities allow residents to have a blissful retirement.

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Overview of St Jude’s Foster Home

Maintain your independence at St. Jude’s Foster Home, a distinct community in Van Buren, ME, that offers assisted living. Exceptional assistance is also provided for residents’ daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock, to ensure their comfort. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents do not have to worry about their household chores.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs, like card games and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation with well-balanced dining options served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good place where residents can spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of East Side Home

Spend a worry-free retirement at East Side Home, an inviting haven in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, a responsible and highly skilled team provides top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management and an emergency alert system are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety.

For residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, including light exercises and movie nights, is conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities allow residents to reach their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Southern Acres Residential Care

Spend your golden years at Southern Acres Residential Care, an idyllic retreat in Westfield, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with personalized care tailored to their daily living activities 24/7. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.

Focusing on residents’ recreation and wellness, fun activities and fitness exercises are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. 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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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.