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Best Assisted Living in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 359 assisted living communities in Maine 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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359 homes
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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

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

Huntington Common
AL
IL
MC
Kennebunk
82
Facility 82
ME AVG 20
Rank #21 / 357
Yes
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 31
Rank #188 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #177 / 244
-Peggy Farrington17
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #186 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Scarborough Terrace
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 357
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #208 / 244
A+David Kingsley28
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
AL
MC
RC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #33 / 357
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 31
Rank #113 / 422
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #128 / 244
-Bridgette Keegan48
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #269 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Avita of Stroudwater
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Westbrook (Landing Road)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #30 / 357
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #155 / 244
A+Tracy Hoppe21
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Enclave of Scarborough
AL
MC
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 20
Rank #13 / 357
No
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 31
Rank #83 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed--Samantha Ashley Beaton20
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Atria Kennebunk
AL
IL
MC
Kennebunk
74
Facility 74
ME AVG 20
Rank #32 / 357
Yes
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 31
Rank #104 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #1 / 244
-Jessica Goodell26
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
AL
RC
Portland (Back Cove)
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 20
Rank #22 / 357
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 31
Rank #136 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #136 / 244
A+Leann Flohr34
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 3
Rank #300 / 306
0.6
Facility 0.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #266 / 306
Bay Square at Yarmouth
AL
MC
RC
Yarmouth
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #42 / 357
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 31
Rank #136 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #167 / 244
CJessica Goodell17
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #214 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306
Dirigo Pines
AL
IL
MC
RC
Orono
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 20
Rank #56 / 357
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
1 Bed--Paul Arbour2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Captain Lewis Residence
AL
Farmingdale
34
Facility 34
ME AVG 20
Rank #72 / 357
Yes
34
Facility 34
ME AVG 31
Rank #172 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
26.5%
Facility 26.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #243 / 244
A+Susan Dutil8
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 3
Rank #293 / 306
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #292 / 306
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
AL
IL
MC
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 20
Rank #46 / 357
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 31
Rank #254 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #122 / 244
-Renee Hanscom75
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #261 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Clover Health Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
Auburn (Minot Avenue)
109
Facility 109
ME AVG 20
Rank #9 / 357
Yes
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 31
Rank #122 / 422
Private Rooms-A+-6
76
Facility 76
ME AVG 3
Rank #306 / 306
12.7
Facility 12.7
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #306 / 306
Crest View Manor
AL
Houlton
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 20
Rank #93 / 357
No
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 31
Rank #353 / 422
Private / Shared Rooms-A+Alysia Sutherland31
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 3
Rank #286 / 306
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #245 / 306
Patten Pond House
AL
Surry
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 31
Rank #373 / 422
Private / Shared Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #156 / 244
-Samantha Grey31
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #269 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306
Gorham House
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 20
Rank #36 / 357
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 31
Rank #63 / 422
Private Rooms
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #184 / 244
A--4
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #297 / 306
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #300 / 306
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Overview of Franklin Heights

Peacefully set in the tree-lined neighborhood of Farmington, ME, Franklin Heights is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. With a kind and highly trained team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A full calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is also conducted for residents to remain happy and actively engaged. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with diverse dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. The community’s comprehensive care and well-maintained amenities make it an enticing option for those needing assistance in retirement.

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Overview of Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home

Peacefully nestled near River Trail and Pavilion Park in Indian Islands, ME, Dr. Eunice Nelson Baumann Home is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities, including grooming and transfers, 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Housekeeping services and an emergency system are also provided, so residents can live without worries.

With a variety of engaging activities and exciting events, residents can live actively and explore new hobbies. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also available. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live the best of their golden years.

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Overview of Auburn House

Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Portland, ME, Auburn House is a welcoming haven that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with personalized care provided 24/7. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events, residents can interact with their surroundings and explore new hobbies. A variety of healthy dining options are served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Transportation services are also available to ensure residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community continuously promotes a warm and nurturing environment, ensuring residents can maintain their independence in retirement without worries.

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Overview of Bigelow Hill House

Make every moment of your retirement count at Bigelow Hill House, a distinct retreat in Skowhegan, ME, offering assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-tier care for their daily living activities around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With a variety of delightful dining options, residents enjoy delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Pinecrest Apartments

Located in a lively and practical setting, Pinecrest Apartments in Lewiston, ME, provides residents with an excellent assisted living experience. A comfortable lifestyle with convenient access to amenities and services is available to residents. Plenty of healthcare providers nearby the community, including six hospitals, 45 doctors, and 11 pharmacies, provide residents easy access to medical care when needed. With so many restaurants in the area, the community is ideal for seniors who enjoy going out to eat while its proximity to two parks makes it ideal for leisurely walks and picnics for nature enthusiasts.

Pinecrest Apartments promotes happy, healthy living by establishing an environment that offers seniors daily convenience, comfort, and stimulating experiences. With a variety of facilities, including theaters for amusement, houses of worship for spiritual enlightenment, and easy access to transit, residents can preserve their independence and take part in an active social life.

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Overview of Westgate Manor

Westgate Manor Center for Rehabilitation and Alzheimer’s care is a home that proudly stands as one of the nursing homes that practice the golden standard of exemplary living. It’s been one of the most trusted skilled nursing communities in the city not only because it has the most comfortable and secure environment and lifestyle for the residents but because they have approached senior caregiving in a remarkable way: residents get to recover as if nothing happened. Westgate Manor is an inclusive atmosphere for their diverse set of residents to all live in a home that they deserve.

Expect nothing but quality regarding their comprehensive service: an advanced level of recovery found in long-term or short-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, and orthopedic transition. They offer multidisciplinary healthcare services guaranteeing a speedy recovery.

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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 Pleasant Street Group Home

Live a blissful retirement at Pleasant Street Group Home, a dedicated community in Rockland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-notch support provided for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, 24/7. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.

Exciting events and engaging programs, like movie nights, card games, and light exercises, are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation, as delicious and healthy dining options are available for a hassle-free dining experience. Transportation services are also provided to help residents travel conveniently and safely. The community’s exceptional services and supportive environment allow residents to make every moment of their best years count.

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Overview of Parent Waiver Home

Parent Waiver Home is a welcoming retreat in Van Buren, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. 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 Macsullivan Home

Macsullivan Home is a blissful community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, exceptional services are provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and gain fun experiences with plenty of recreational activities and wellness programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, ensuring residents can travel without hassles. With its nurturing setting and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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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 359 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.