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Page 11 of Best Assisted Living in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 352 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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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: 31/ 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: 20The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Maine

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.

Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Augusta
108
Facility 108
ME AVG 20
Rank #10 / 356
No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 31
Rank #316 / 422
- 94.5% -Jacob Anderson-
Westgate Manor
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Bangor (Union Street)
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 20
Rank #37 / 356
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 31
Rank #208 / 422
- 96.5% A--3
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Broadway Bangor
40
Facility 40
ME AVG 20
Rank #62 / 356
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 31
Rank #4 / 422
- 97.5% -Janet Edgecomb25
The Enclave of Scarborough
AL
MC
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 20
Rank #13 / 356
Yes
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 31
Rank #83 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed--Samantha Ashley Beaton20
Atria Kennebunk
AL
IL
MC
Kennebunk
74
Facility 74
ME AVG 20
Rank #31 / 356
Yes
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 31
Rank #104 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Jessica Goodell26
Avita of Stroudwater
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Westbrook (Landing Road)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed 88.0% A+Tracy Hoppe21
Scarborough Terrace
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 356
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed 68.8% A+David Kingsley28
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
AL
IL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #41 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 96.7% -Deborah Riddell4
Stroudwater Lodge
AL
IL
Westbrook (Landing Road)
115
Facility 115
ME AVG 20
Rank #6 / 356
Yes
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 31
Rank #240 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 84.3% -Nichole Doyer14
Avita of Brunswick
AL
MC
Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 31
Rank #227 / 422
- 89.3% -Monique Kay Thiboutot20
Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton
AL
MC
RESC
Bridgton
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 20
Rank #58 / 356
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 31
Rank #290 / 422
Private / Semi-Private Rooms 93.8% -Susan Robbins7
Cape Memory Care
AL
MC
RESC
Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road)
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #32 / 356
No
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 31
Rank #261 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 90.3% -Amanda Allen47
Osher Inn At the Cedars
AL
Portland (North Deering)
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 20
Rank #75 / 356
No
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 31
Rank #89 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed--Katharine O\'Neill13
Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Portland (North Deering)
102
Facility 102
ME AVG 20
Rank #12 / 356
No
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 31
Rank #89 / 422
Private Rooms 78.6% ---
Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
120
Facility 120
ME AVG 20
Rank #5 / 356
No
41
Facility 41
ME AVG 31
Rank #146 / 422
- 92.5% -Patty Nutting-
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Overview of Stroudwater Street Residence

Live blissfully in retirement at Stroudwater Street Residence, an inviting retreat in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful dining options. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel as they prefer. The community is a great choice for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell

Sitting gracefully in the charming landscape of Hallowell, Maine, Woodlands Senior Living presents a community offering a blend of assisted living and memory care services. Spread across 11 acres of rolling terrain, Woodlands Senior Living boasts a historic and scenic ambiance that resonates with the rich heritage of the region. Constructed in 2006, this community has evolved into a testament of elegant architecture adorned with thoughtfully designed interiors and furnishings.
Every corner of this residence is a testament to grace and comfort, offering residents a vibrant and enriching environment that promotes their well-being and contentment. This haven of care is open to both private pay and MaineCare options, ensuring that residents have the flexibility they need. With a focus on individualized plans of care, a handpicked team of specialists, and round-the-clock availability, residents can rest assured they are in capable and caring hands.

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Overview of Cedar Street Group Home

Spend your golden years at Cedar Street Group Home, a welcoming haven in Rockland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, and household tasks around the clock. With accessible and specially designed accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe.

Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, a variety of recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted based on their interests. Delightful and well-balanced dining options are served to meet dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a hassle-free dining experience. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is available. With the community’s stress-free setting and well-maintained amenities, residents will surely thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Hathaway House

Hathaway House is an inviting community in Bangor, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences, providing dedicated support for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Here, residents can live actively 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 dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its cozy communal spaces and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Wiscasset House

186 Beechnut Hill Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
Overview of Wiscasset House

Live without worries at Wiscasset House, an idyllic community in Wiscasset, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, top-notch support is provided 24/7 for their daily living activities. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, incontinence care, and scheduled transportation for residents’ convenience. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s various amenities and top-tier services.

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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 Eastside Manor

Ideally located in the tree-lined neighborhood of Hancock, ME, Eastside Manor is a friendly community that offers assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents have more time to do the things they love.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and try out new things. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Medication management is also available, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. 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 Godin House

Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Biddeford, ME, Godin House is a distinct community that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ living experiences, providing high–quality assistance for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. With accessible and secure accommodations, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation services, and parking spaces are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Washington St

Create meaningful moments in your golden years at Washington Street, a blissful haven in Brewer, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Specially designed and secure accommodations are also available in a nurturing and stress-free setting to promote familiarity.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its beautifully maintained amenities.

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Overview of Senior Care Center

Experience a blissful retirement at Senior Care Center, an idyllic community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. The community also helps with administering medications to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

With a variety of recreational activities 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 preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. Here, residents can live to their potential, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and high-quality services.

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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 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 352 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.