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Best Assisted Living in Cumberland County, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 39 assisted living communities in Cumberland County, ME using Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ME
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Jun 2026
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39 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 26/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Cumberland 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: 6The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Cumberland County, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Cumberland County

The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

The Landing at Saco Bay
AL
MC
RC
Saco (Main Street)
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 20
Rank #50 / 357
No
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 31
Rank #39 / 422
Private Room / Shared Suite
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #162 / 244
Jessica Poulin 21
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #186 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton
AL
MC
RC
Bridgton
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 20
Rank #59 / 357
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 31
Rank #290 / 422
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #130 / 244
Susan Robbins 7
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Mooring on Foreside
AL
MC
Cumberland Foreside
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 20
Rank #101 / 357
No
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
Private Room
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #187 / 244
Brittany Tanguay 13
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #214 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306
OceanView At Falmouth
AL
IL
MC
Falmouth
- No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 31
Rank #316 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed - - ---
Windham Pines
AL
Windham (Newhall)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 31
Rank #333 / 422
- - - 9
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Overview of Hamlin Road

Peacefully nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Falmouth, ME, Hamlin Road is a distinct community that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and highly qualified team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun events is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions with medication reminders. The community is a great place where residents can live to their potential.

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Country Charm Lane

15 Country Charm Ln, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Overview of Country Charm Lane

Spend a worry-free retirement at Country Charm Lane, a blissful haven in New Gloucester, ME, offering assisted living. With a dedicated and well-trained team available around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and bathing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively with plenty of fun activities and engaging programs. A well-thought-out dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicine as prescribed. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Chesley Street Program

Located in the quiet residential area of Westbrook, ME, Chesley Street Program is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are taken care of around the clock to maintain residents’ independence without worries. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

With a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Residents here have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is a good option for a blissful retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Arbor View

Situated in the peaceful residential area of Scarborough, ME, Arbor View is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. The community also provides medication management and incontinence care for residents’ convenience.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs, residents can make new friends and explore new hobbies. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

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Welch

11 Short Bennett Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Overview of Welch

Nestled in the peaceful setting of New Gloucester, ME, Welch is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping services, transfer assistance, and medication management are also available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its vibrant and supportive setting.

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Overview of Own House Residential Care

Own House Residential Care is a distinguished community in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to improve residents’ quality of life with top-tier assistance for their daily living activities, including transferring and bathing, around the clock. Here, residents are guaranteed a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.

With exciting events and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good place to spend retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Meadow Road Home Assisted Housing Program

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Bridgton, ME, Meadow Road Home Assisted Housing Program is an inviting haven that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. The community also provides medication management, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Exciting events and engaging programs are conducted, promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement. Here, residents have a satisfactory dining experience with a variety of well-balanced dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and tastes. Transportation services are also provided to help residents travel conveniently and safely. With its friendly environment and accessible amenities, the community ensures residents thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Boundary Road

Surrounded by lush trees and serene green spaces in Standish, ME, Boundary Road is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, a kind and highly skilled team provides top-tier care for their daily living activities 24/7. Housekeeping services, transfer assistance, and medication management are provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents can interact with their surroundings and maintain social connections with plenty of fun activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Alternative Residential Care – 6 Cross Street

Experience high-quality living at Alternative Residential Care – 6 Cross Street, a distinct community in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. Focusing on those with intellectual disabilities and autism, the community provides exceptional support for their special needs and daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is provided.

Recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to improve residents’ living experiences and cognition. With thoughtfully planned meal options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation is also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those seeking quality care in retirement, especially with its nurturing setting and state-of-the-art 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Cumberland 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 39 assisted living facilities in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.