Page 10 of Best Assisted Living in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 361 assisted living communities in 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.

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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Westgate Manor
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Bangor
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 17
Rank #26 / 329
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 35
Rank #169 / 307
-
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #115 / 223
A--3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #221 / 230
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #224 / 230
5.3
Facility 5.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #215 / 230
Clover Health Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
Auburn
109
Facility 109
ME AVG 17
Rank #5 / 329
Yes
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 35
Rank #100 / 307
Private Rooms-A+-6
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #230 / 230
76
Facility 76
ME AVG 3
Rank #230 / 230
12.7
Facility 12.7
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #230 / 230
The Grande At South Portland
AL
MC
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 17
Rank #39 / 329
Yes
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 35
Rank #144 / 307
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40.4%
Facility 40.4%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #219 / 223
-Caitlin Marsanskis3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #221 / 230
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 3
Rank #219 / 230
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #200 / 230
Robins Nest Boarding Home
AL
Warren
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 35
Rank #189 / 307
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #173 / 223
-Robin E. Boggs1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #95 / 230
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #113 / 230
Day Spring House
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Dexter (Spooners Mill)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
Yes
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 35
Rank #285 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-Derek E. Wood2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #198 / 230
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #179 / 230
Casco Inn Residential Care Facility
AL
RESC
Casco
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 17
Rank #50 / 329
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 35
Rank #169 / 307
-
92.3%
Facility 92.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #132 / 223
-Laura Abbott1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #200 / 230
Pleasant Hill Road
AL
Brunswick
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 35
Rank #189 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
--3
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
1.3
Facility 1.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 230
Park Residences of Waterville
AL
IL
MC
Waterville
38
Facility 38
ME AVG 17
Rank #52 / 329
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 35
Rank #208 / 307
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #121 / 223
-Renee Hanscom2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #203 / 230
3.5
Facility 3.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #199 / 230
Frost Street
AL
Portland (Rosemont)
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
38
Facility 38
ME AVG 35
Rank #132 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-Richard Norton1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #125 / 230
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #153 / 230
S & S Foster Home
AL
Van Buren
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 35
Rank #202 / 307
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #173 / 223
--1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230

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 361 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of S & S Foster Home

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Van Buren, ME, S & S Foster Home is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-tier support for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents can do the things they love.

With a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s friendly setting.

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Overview of Westgate Manor

Nearly three decades in Bangor, Maine, and Westgate Manor is running close to full: 98.3% occupancy across its 65 beds. The single-story building covers about as many care types as a facility can, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, hospice, palliative care, residential care, and respite care, all under one roof. The Walk Score here is 23, deep in car-dependent territory, so most trips off the property mean driving.

Rehabilitation is where the clinical focus really shows. Sub-acute rehabilitation and orthopedic transition services are both available, aimed at residents working back toward independence after surgery or a serious health event. The care team draws on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy staff, a multidisciplinary setup that matters most for residents whose recovery touches more than one area at once.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which widens how families can cover a stay here. Rebecca Lopiansky owns the property.

Between 27 years of operating history, near-full occupancy, and a care model built around multiple therapy disciplines working together, Westgate Manor reads as an established, rehabilitation-focused nursing home built for residents navigating recovery alongside longer-term care needs.

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Overview of Clover Health Care

Clover Health Care specializes in delivering personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved ones. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care, the staff delivers a heartfelt resident-centered approach to care; they strive to help seniors and adults thrive in the comfort of their own homes. With over 40 years of experience, expect Clover Health Care to help achieve your goals and holistic needs.

Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, transportation to and from, specialized programs, social gatherings, and educational activities.

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Overview of The Grande at South Portland

Settled in the peaceful city of South Portland, ME, The Grande at South Portland is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living, and memory care services. This community promotes a balance between luxury senior living and professional care. Spacious accommodations with several floor plans are suited for its residents’ immediate needs. With an expert team of professionals, it offers a Lilac Trace Memory Care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The community is committed to providing excellent services with an approach to hospitality as it offers professional culinary services, wellness-infused programming, and on-site services and amenities. Residents can also enjoy comprehensive wellness programs and therapeutic services and explore various social activities from scheduled outings to a diverse lifelong learning programs and curated events to foster social interaction. Thus, The Grande at South Portland proudly stands as a premier hospitality-focused community for senior living.

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Overview of Robins Nest Boarding Home

Age with dignity at Robins Nest Boarding Home, a loving community in Warren, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, are taken care of around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents can live without hassles.

Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and tastes. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a great option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Frost Street

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Frost Street, an outstanding community in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team also provides top-tier assistance 24/7 for residents’ daily living activities and household tasks. The community also features accessible and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

There are also a lot of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that aim to keep residents happy and active. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents will surely thrive in their golden years, accompanied by its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Day Spring House

Age with dignity at Day Spring House, an outstanding retreat in Dexter, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing older adults with behavioral disturbances, the community has a specially trained team that provides individualized care for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with accessible and secure accommodations designed for their comfort and safety.

To improve residents’ living experiences, stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with a variety of healthy menus based on their dietary restrictions and tastes. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s specialized services and a nurturing environment allow residents to live beyond their potential.

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Overview of Casco Inn Residential Care Facility

Casco Inn Residential Care Facility provides assisted living and residential care in Casco, ME. Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and medication support, while 24-hour staffing provides staff presence throughout the day and night. The community opened in 2000 and has 39 beds, a size that may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can become familiar with one another.

Private and semi-private rooms are available, accommodating either a resident who wants a personal room or someone comfortable sharing a living space. Daily life includes activities, home-cooked meals and snacks, and outdoor areas with screened porches and patios; an on-site beautician and salon provide grooming services without requiring a separate appointment elsewhere. Limited local transportation is available with advance notice, and rides can be arranged through MotivCare for residents on MaineCare.

R.N. consultation services, pharmacist consultant services and a doctor on staff add access to clinical guidance within the community, while assistance with daily tasks supports residents who need help managing routine care. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible families a payment option when private savings may not cover a long stay. Laura Abbott serves as the administrator.

Casco Inn Residential Care Facility may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with daily activities and prefers a smaller community with staff present around the clock.

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Overview of Pleasant Hill Road

Situated in the tree-lined streets of Brunswick, ME, Pleasant Hill Road is a friendly haven that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier services are provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 24/7. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, so residents can take their medications as prescribed. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Park Residences of Waterville

At 141 W River Rd in Waterville, Maine, Renee Hanscom administers a 38-bed community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof. The two-story building has private and semi-private rooms, and it sits in a car-dependent pocket of town (Walk Score 15). Getting around the neighborhood on foot isn’t really the plan here; most errands call for a drive.

Occupancy tells its own story: 36 of the 38 beds are filled, a 95% rate that points to steady local demand. For a community this size, that’s close to full.

Daily life leans on restaurant-style dining and shared living areas built for conversation and company. Outside, there are landscaped grounds and gardens; inside, a library and an in-house salon and barber shop. Housekeeping, an emergency call system, scheduled transportation, and a regular activities calendar fill out the rest, backed by staff around the clock.

Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, through its Division of Licensing and Certification, inspects the facility periodically. Those inspections have tended to center on medication management and how well care plans are documented.

Park Residences of Waterville suits a family looking for assisted living or memory care in a smaller, established setting, one where transportation is handled for you and a car in the driveway matters more than a walk down the block.

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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 Maine at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $8,477The average monthly cost across facilities in Maine. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Maine. 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: 17The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Maine

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 361 assisted living facilities in Maine. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Maine?

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 Maine, 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 Maine?

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.