Page 18 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
The Cedars Portland
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Portland (North Deering)
-No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 35
Rank #93 / 307
--5
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #229 / 230
26
Facility 26
ME AVG 3
Rank #228 / 230
5.2
Facility 5.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #214 / 230
Madison House
AL
Madison (Martin Corner)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #205 / 223
-3
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #95 / 230
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #96 / 230
Woolwich House
AL
Woolwich
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #153 / 230
Milliken Mills
AL
Old Orchard Beach (Saco)
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 17
Rank #324 / 329
No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 35
Rank #263 / 307
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 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
Skillings Street
AL
South Portland (Cash Corner)
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 35
Rank #97 / 307
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #205 / 223
-1
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
Seal Cove
AL
Ellsworth
90
Facility 90
ME AVG 17
Rank #9 / 329
No
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 35
Rank #42 / 307
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Mercedes Gray3
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
1.3
Facility 1.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 230
Country Way
AL
Auburn (Murphy Corner)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Brian Vye1
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
Franklin Home
AL
Ellsworth
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
42
Facility 42
ME AVG 35
Rank #119 / 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
Standish Middle Road Home
AL
Steep Falls
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Shane Ashe1
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
Steven’s Mills
AL
Auburn
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 17
Rank #324 / 329
No
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 35
Rank #100 / 307
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

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 Bennett Apt-Support Solutions

Age without worries at Bennett Apt-Support Solutions, an idyllic haven in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team that helps with their daily living activities around the clock. The community also features an intimate and accessible setting, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. Here, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s well-maintained amenities and individualized services.

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Overview of The Cedars Portland

Located in the bright and peaceful residential area of Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, The Cedars goes above and beyond to deliver assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation for residents to have the finest retirement. The community values residents’ privacy, providing a wide selection of cozy and well-designed floor plans to foster comfort and familiarity. With its long history of exceptional care and assistance since 1929, The Cedars continuously provides a safe place for residents to flourish and experience meaningful things.

Combining the utmost comfort and medical expertise, the community ensures residents’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for. As a non-profit community, The Cedars strives to provide accessible and up-to-date care to enjoy every moment of their best years.

Contact The Cedars Portland

Madison House

92 White School House Rd, Madison, ME 04950
Overview of Madison House

Madison House sits at 1120 North 1st Street in Norfolk, Nebraska. It’s a 46-bed assisted living community owned and run by Oxford Nebraska Capital LLC, with Candace Gibson as administrator. The focus here is straightforward: help residents keep their independence while making day-to-day care available when they need it.

The setting is walkable with a Walk Score of 82 that puts most errands within reach on foot, and a lot of everyday essentials sit close by. For family who stop in often, that matters. You can run an errand nearby or take someone out for a short walk without getting back in the car.

Madison House is a small place, and of its 46 beds, 22 are filled right now. Smaller usually means the staff knows each resident by name. Families who want something that feels less like an institution and more like a place people actually live often gravitate toward that scale.

State inspectors in Nebraska look at a few consistent things here: how care is planned and documented, how resident rights are protected, and how the community guards against falls and injury. What Madison House offers is one clear thing done with focus. Assisted living, in a small and walkable community, for families who want that in the Norfolk area.

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Overview of Woolwich House

Beautifully situated in the quiet setting of Woolwich, ME, Woolwich House is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier support for their daily living activities around the clock to maintain their independence without worries. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Fun recreational activities and exciting programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially connected. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals daily, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its cozy communal spaces and purposefully designed amenities.

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Milliken Mills

145 Milliken Mills Rd, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Overview of Milliken Mills

Beautifully situated near Cascade Falls Trail in Old Orchard Beach, ME, Milliken Mills is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with top-notch support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

A variety of recreational activities and wellness programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a satisfactory dining experience with a variety of well-blanced dining options. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Skillings Street

Ideally situated in the lively setting of South Portland, ME, Skillings Street is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. The community also helps with residents’ daily living activities and personal needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Here, residents have more opportunities to focus on recreation, as housekeeping and laundry services are also provided.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and supportive environment.

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Seal Cove

19 General Moore Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605-1860
Overview of Seal Cove

All of Seal Cove’s 90 beds were spoken for at the time the facility was checked on last. For a family needing a place in Ellsworth, Maine, on short order, that is worth knowing, as that will rule out this location. It offers assisted living.

The tasks its care type covers are dressing, bathing, and medication management. Other than that, residents keep their own space and their own time while the help arrives when it’s needed.

Mercedes Gray is the administrator. A Walk Score of 69 puts the address nicely in the somewhat walkable range: some things sit within reach and can be taken care of on foot, while a few are further away, so most weeks can be handled without a ride.

Contact Seal Cove

Overview of Whittier House

Situated in the quiet residential area of New Gloucester, ME, Whittier House is a loving haven that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities 24/7. Medication management and an emergency alert system are also provided to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.

There is always something fun to do with engaging activities and recreational programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Have a delightful dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel witout hassles. The community is a good place for those looking to spend their golden years comfortably, accompanied by its well-maintained amenities and high-quality services.

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Overview of Country Way

Country Way is an outstanding community in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing residents’ well-being, a responsible and well-trained team provides top-tier support for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about household tasks with housekeeping and laundry services.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Franklin Home

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Ellsworth, ME, Franklin Home is an astounding community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents keep peace of mind with housekeeping and laundry services.

With the community’s various entertainment options, residents are encouraged to do the things they love and interact with their friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents can take their medicines as prescribed. Here, residents live a blissful retirement with the community’s cozy amenities and top-notch 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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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.