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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 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 Edgecomb | 25 |
| 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 Beaton | 20 |
| 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 Goodell | 26 |
| 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 Hoppe | 21 |
| 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 Kingsley | 28 |
| 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 Riddell | 4 |
| 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 Doyer | 14 |
| 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 Thiboutot | 20 |
| 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 Robbins | 7 |
| 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 Allen | 47 |
| 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\'Neill | 13 |
| 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 | - |
Nestled in the beautiful setting of Steep Falls, ME, Standish Middle Road Home is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of fun activities and fitness programs. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and nutritious dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Experience a better quality of life at Total Care Solutions, an astounding community in Holden, ME, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing exceptional support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 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.
Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, engaging recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s supportive and friendly environment.
Live without worries at Neighborhood Residential, a distinct community in Marshfield, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including transferring and grooming, are taken are of with top-notch assistance around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, movie nights, card games, and light exercises are conducted. A variety of well-balanced ining options are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed through medication reminders. With its accessible amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience.
Live blissfully at Northwood Manor, an idyllic retreat in Ashland, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ welfare, top-notch care are provided for their daily living activities, including transferring and grooming, 24/7. Here, residents can feel at ease with accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces.
Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence without worries, accompanied by its high-quality services and friendly setting.
Farmington Congregate Associates is an astounding retreat nestled near Powder Hill Trails in Farmington, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, with personalized care around the clock. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed.
A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and fun programs is conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. With delightful and well-balanced dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Featuring cozy communal spaces and well-maintained amenities, the community strives to provide residents with the finest experience in their golden years.
Fremont Manor is a distinguished community in Sullivan, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, helping with their daily living activities around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents do not have to worry about their household responsibilities.
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 satisfying nutritional needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are also provided. The community’s supportive environment and well-maintained amenities make it an enticing option for a blissful retirement.
Cherish every moment of your retirement at Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility, a distinct community in Lincoln, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.
Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, fun activities and engaging programs, including card games, social events, and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that satisfy their dietary restrictions and tastes. The community strives to help residents live beyond their potential, accompanied by its top-notch services and friendly setting.
Enjoy your independence at Brae Drive Home, an idyllic retreat in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. The community also handles the busy work like housekeeping and laundry, giving residents more time to do the things they love.
Prioritizing residents’ happiness and wellness, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to highlight their interests and strengths. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its exceptional services and purposely designed amenities, residents will surely have the time of their lives.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.














