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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 | - |
Ideally situated near Broadway Park and St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, ME, Dean House is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping services, laundry, and an emergency call system are also provided, ensuring residents have a convenient lifestyle.
For leisure and wellness, light exercises, fun games, and movie nights are conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort while satisfying nutritional needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. With its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities, the community strives to help residents make the most of their best years.
Tall Pines Cla is a blissful haven set in the serene neighborhood of New Gloucester, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-notch support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7. The community also ensures residents’ comfort and convenience with medication management and incontinence care.
Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Kendall Bailey-Greig administers Dionne Commons, a 64-bed assisted living facility located at 24 Maurice Drive in Brunswick, Maine. Locally owned and operated by Rousseau Management Inc, this Cumberland County property experiences steady localized demand, running at approximately 91 percent occupancy with narrow room availability.
The community features private and semi-private apartments tailored for residents who require personal care assistance while maintaining an independent lifestyle. The surrounding residential pocket is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, carrying a walkability score of 92 out of 100, which provides mobile residents and visiting family members convenient pedestrian access to downtown services and medical offices.
Routine state health inspections highlighted isolated areas for administrative focus, primarily pointing to minor corrections in staff training documentation, food storage protocols, and general building maintenance.
Prospective residents evaluating midcoast assisted living options can contact the Brunswick business office to arrange a tour of the campus and verify current apartment vacancies and waiting list criteria.
The Highlands in Topsham, ME, is a welcoming community where residents live life to the fullest. With a deep sense of community fostered by a dedicated team and diverse residents on their 98-acre campus, The Highlands offers a true continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Estate Homes, Cooperative Apartment Homes, Town Hall Village, and Short-term/Respite Stays. They aim to provide personalized living options and daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs, ensuring residents’ unique lifestyles are honored and expectations are exceeded.
The Highlands boasts a variety of amenities and assisted living facilities, ranging from a well-stocked library and fitness center to craft card and game rooms. Residents can focus on health with an indoor pool and outdoor spaces. With a range of living options, including one- and two-bedroom floor plans, studios, and estate homes, The Highlands caters to diverse preferences. Whether renting, owning, seeking support, or living independently, residents find a welcoming home with uplifting activities and supportive staff.
Beautifully situated in the quiet residential area of Portland, ME, Westminster Place is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, with a compassionate and highly trained team that provides exceptional support 24/7. Medication management and an emergency response system are also provided to ensure residents are comfortable and safe.
Exciting events and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation is also taken care of, providing residents with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing and welcoming environment.
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Ellsworth, ME, Washington House is an inviting community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities is provided around the clock. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents can thrive in their golden years.
The Aroostook Area Agency on Aging operates an Adult Day Services program at 260 Main Street in Presque Isle, Maine. This federally designated agency coordinates community-based support designed to help up to 30 participants continue living independently in their homes across Aroostook County.
The daytime model prioritizes social engagement and baseline supervision rather than full-time residential medical care, meaning the program does not bill Medicare. A volunteer network supports daily operational tasks, enabling the agency to deliver many of its independent living resources free of charge to area seniors. The surrounding Presque Isle neighborhood is moderately walkable, carrying a walkability score of 68 out of 100, which provides pedestrian access to various downtown amenities.
Individuals exploring daytime support resources or alternatives to residential placement can contact the Presque Isle office to confirm enrollment criteria and current session capacity.
Create meaningful moments in retirement at Robert and Mary’s Place, an outstanding community in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. Focusing on those with cognitive conditions, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7. With accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces, residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness, accompanied by social events, fun activities, and fitness classes. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in retirement.
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.
Spend a worry-free retirement at University Street, a welcoming haven in Auburn, ME, offering assisted living. With high-quality services around the clock, 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.
Here, residents have fun with peers and explore new hobbies through engaging social events and fun activities. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. With its nurturing and inviting environment, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.
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.
















