Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Auburn, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 assisted living communities in Auburn, 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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Avg Walk Score: 38/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Auburn, 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: 20The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Auburn, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Auburn (Metro Area)

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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.
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.
Lubear Way
AL
Auburn (Rowe Corner)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
University Street
AL
Auburn
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 36
Rank #122 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Pownal Road
AL
Auburn (Murphy Corner)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Brian Vye1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #159 / 237
Pinnacle Drive
AL
Auburn
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 36
Rank #206 / 357
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The Lamp Memory Care Center
AL
MC
Lisbon
28
Facility 28
ME AVG 20
Rank #87 / 356
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 36
Rank #229 / 357
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Clover Living Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Auburn
34
Facility 34
ME AVG 20
Rank #71 / 356
No
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 36
Rank #89 / 357
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Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
AL
Freeport
-No
53
Facility 53
ME AVG 36
Rank #96 / 357
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The Lamp Alzheimer‘s Residential Care Facility
AL
MC
Lisbon
-Yes
17
Facility 17
ME AVG 36
Rank #239 / 357
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Support Solutions Marston
AL
Auburn
-No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 36
Rank #313 / 357
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME community we track that reports that metric, not just the 19 analyzed for Auburn.

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Overview of Lubear Way

Lubear Way is a dedicated community nestled in the peaceful residential area of Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ living conditions, providing top-tier services for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, and household tasks, around the clock. For residents’ safety, an emergency response system is also provided.

With a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and exciting events, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of University Street

Spend a worry-free retirement at University Street, a welcoming haven in Auburn, ME, offering assisted living. With high-quality services around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Here, residents have fun with peers and explore new hobbies through engaging social events and fun activities. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. With its nurturing and inviting environment, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Pownal Road

Age without worries at Pownal Road, a blissful community in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, and household tasks around the clock. The community also promotes a supportive and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Pinnacle Drive

Pinnacle Drive is a distinct community in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

For leisure and wellness, recreational activities and light exercises are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders and transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and have their prescriptions without hassles. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of The Lamp Memory Care Center

The Lamp Memory Care Center in Lisbon, ME, is a trusted assisted living and memory care community that offers personal and specialized care. Fostering comfort and healing, the community also features secure and thoughtfully designed rooms in a supportive environment. With 24-hour assistance, restaurant-style dining, and household services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Brain-stimulating games, light fitness exercises, and social events also help enhance residents’ memory and maintain holistic wellness. With cozy living spaces and accessible amenities, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Lisbon, the community ensures residents have a hassle-free living. This assisted living and memory care community is a good option for senior living in Maine, especially with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Clover Living Center

Clover Living Center is an esteemed community in Auburn, ME, that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term care. Those with cognitive conditions and other complex healthcare needs receive personalized care from a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping, maintenance, and concierge services are also provided, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Promoting a vibrant lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of recreational programs, fitness programs, and enriching events are conducted. Physical, occupational, and speech thrapry are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. With restaurant-style dining, residents have a delightful dining experience that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community also features plenty of amenities for leisure and wellness, including a beauty shop, a bistro, a bar, a whirlpool bath, a spa, a garden, and a patio.

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Overview of Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation receive personalized care uniquely designed based on their needs. Specializing in skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, residents live their best lives because of excellent services that help a speedy recovery. Essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of The Lamp Alzheimer‘s Residential Care Facility

The Lamp Memory Care Center sits in Lisbon, Maine, offering both assisted living and memory care in a 28-bed community. Rooms are secure and thoughtfully arranged, built around residents who need dedicated memory support alongside everyday help with daily life.

Staff are available around the clock, so residents aren’t waiting for help to show up. Dining runs restaurant-style, and household tasks are handled for residents rather than left to them, which takes a fair amount of the daily grind off their plate. Care plans are built resident by resident, based on what each person actually needs day to day.

Memory care residents get brain games and light exercise worked into the routine, plus social events aimed at keeping both mind and mood engaged. The living spaces lean cozy rather than clinical, with layouts meant to make getting around easy.

Getting to Lisbon itself means bringing a car. The neighborhood scores 19 out of 100 on walkability, so errands and outings nearby call for driving rather than walking, worth knowing for any family planning regular visits or helping a resident get to appointments around town.

Contact The Lamp Alzheimer‘s Residential Care Facility

Overview of Support Solutions Marston

Support Solutions Marston is a memory care and assisted living home in Auburn, Maine. It sits on Danville Corner Road. People who live here need help with daily things, like getting dressed or taking medicine. But they still get to make their own choices when they can. The home tries to give help without taking over someone’s life.

You’ll need a car to get around this area. The Walk Score is 7 out of 100. That’s low. It means you can’t walk to most stores or errands nearby. If you plan to visit, bring a car. Walking won’t get you far here.

Two services matter most at this home. The first is respite care. This gives family caregivers a short break when they’re tired or need time away. The second is rehabilitation. This helps residents heal after being sick, hurt, or having surgery. Both services show the kind of daily care residents can expect.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Auburn, ME

What is the average cost of assisted living in Auburn, ME?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Auburn, ME is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Auburn, ME?

Assisted living in Auburn, ME typically ranges from $6,000–$8,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Auburn, ME?

Assisted living facilities in Auburn, ME typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.