Page 13 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. 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.
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.
Comfort Care
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Street. Lincoln
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Sheri Murphy1
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
Rose of Sharon/Haven of Rest
AL
Winterport
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Laurie A. Hall1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 3
Rank #190 / 230
5.0
Facility 5.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #211 / 230
Foster Street Home
AL
Ellsworth
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 35
Rank #86 / 307
-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #156 / 223
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #156 / 230
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #179 / 230
Hilltop Home
AL
Ellsworth
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No
59
Facility 59
ME AVG 35
Rank #64 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #156 / 230
1.5
Facility 1.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #148 / 230
Montello Heights
AL
IL
Lewiston
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 17
Rank #14 / 329
Yes
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 35
Rank #202 / 307
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Michele Carey1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 3
Rank #212 / 230
10.0
Facility 10.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #227 / 230
Montello Heights Retirement Community
AL
IL
Lewiston
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 17
Rank #14 / 329
Yes
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 35
Rank #169 / 307
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Michele Carey1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 3
Rank #212 / 230
10.0
Facility 10.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #227 / 230
Hillhouse, Inc.
AL
PC
RC
Bath
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 17
Rank #34 / 329
Yes
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 35
Rank #28 / 307
-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #205 / 223
Peter R. Mansfield4
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 3
Rank #219 / 230
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #179 / 230
Sunny Lane
AL
Sanford (South Sanford)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 35
Rank #300 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
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
Reef Lane
AL
Scarborough
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 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
Machias Boarding Home
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Machias
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 35
Rank #66 / 307
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-2
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 Machias Boarding Home

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Machias, ME, Machias Boarding Home is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with top-notch care provided around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, 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 are assured of taking their medications as prescribed, as medication reminders are also provided. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years, especially with its nurturing environment and dedicated services.

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Overview of Hilltop Home

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Ellsworth, ME, Hilltop Home is an idyllic haven that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication management is also available to ensure residents take their medicines as prescribed.

Fun activities and engaging programs, including light exercises and community events, are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Mealtimes also promote social interactions with delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Foster Street Home

Make the most of your independence at Foster Street Home, an inviting community in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can rekindle passions and find new hobbies with a jam-packed calendar of enjoyable activities and enriching programs. Hassle-free mealtimes with nutritious and tasty meals are also provided, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents can take their medicines as prescribed. The community is great for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its warm and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Hillhouse

Hillhouse offers assisted living, palliative care, and respite care in Bath, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private or semi-private room. Palliative care supports comfort and symptom management for someone living with serious illness, while respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Hillhouse may be a good fit for someone who needs daily assistance, comfort-focused support, or temporary care.

Hillhouse has 56 beds and opened in 1961. Private rooms provide an individual living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate shared living arrangements. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a companion animal in the community, and an on-site salon provides access to salon services without leaving the community.

Home-style meals use fresh and natural ingredients, and special diets are accommodated for residents with specific dietary needs. Residents can take part in morning socials, strength training, gardening, field trips, daily activities, special events, outings, and religious services. Transportation to medical appointments is provided, so residents have transportation arranged for those visits.

A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable category, with most errands possible on foot and nearby needs accessible to a resident who no longer drives. Peter R. Mansfield serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Montello Heights Retirement Community

Situated at the beautifully landscaped grounds at Lewiston, ME, Montello Heights Retirement Community is an ideal senior living community that offers affordable independent living and assisted living options. With their 24-hour nursing services, residents and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well-supported and living a comfortable life within a community that protects residents’ freedom and dignity while receiving additional assistance.

Montello Heights deeply values its residents’ comfort and convenience and ensures they get the support they need to live an easy life. Residents enjoy a host of amenities and services, including laundry, transportation, social activities, and fitness activities. The community also takes pride in providing savory chef-prepared meals that taste just like home-cooked meals and are tailored to accommodate special diets for those with low-sodium and diabetic needs.

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Overview of Montello Heights

Montello Heights Retirement Community is an independent living and assisted living home for seniors in Lewiston where a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness is met with full support. Residents of the community are encouraged to have a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance.

Montello’s lifestyle is easy and worry-free. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

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Overview of Sunny Lane

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Sunny Lane, a friendly retreat in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. With top-tier services 24/7, 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.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also available for convenience and safety. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Reef Lane

Located in the peaceful residential area of Scarborough, ME, Reef Lane is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. With cozy accommodations and accessible amenities, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings.

A carefully curated calendar of enriching programs and wellness activities is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community’s supportive environment and exceptional services create the ideal setting where residents can make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Comfort Care

Experience a better quality of life at Comfort Care, a distinct community in Lincoln, ME, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing exceptional support for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Ridley Road

Make the most of your best years at Ridley Road, an inviting retreat in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock to ensure residents’ comfort. The community also offers housekeeping and laundry services, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. With well-thought-out dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s supportive environment and accessible amenities create the ideal setting where residents can flourish in their golden years.

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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.