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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 Farrington | 17 | 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 Kingsley | 28 | 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 Keegan | 48 | 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 Hoppe | 21 | 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 Beaton | 20 | 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 Goodell | 26 | 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 Flohr | 34 | 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 | C | Jessica Goodell | 17 | 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 Arbour | 2 | 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 Dutil | 8 | 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 Hanscom | 75 | 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 Sutherland | 31 | 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 Grey | 31 | 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 |
Spend your golden years at Kahtandin House, an inviting haven in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Here, residents can live actively and maintain social connections with fun activities and engaging programs, including movie nights and fitness classes. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community strives to help residents live to their potential in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.
Holmes House is a welcoming retreat in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality support for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. With accessible accommodations and an intimate setting, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of fun events and wellness programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, accompanied by its top-notch services and specially designed amenities.
Conveniently situated near Rumford Hospital in Rumford, ME, Horizon’s Unlimited is an exceptional community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier support for their daily living activities, including dressing and transferring, around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.
Dedicated to residents’ enjoyment and wellness, fun activities and enriching programs, like fitness classes and game nights, are conducted. 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 incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Age without worries at Joseph Street Foster Home, a blissful community in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.
Enriching activities and engaging programs, including fun games and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and meet dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With its dedicated services and purposely built amenities, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.
Houghton House is an idyllic retreat in Madison, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ well-being, exceptional support for their daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, is provided around the clock. Residents also have a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.
Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those looking to live a blissful retirement, especially with its high-quality services and nurturing setting.
Spend your best years at Heath House, an outstanding community in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents’ daily living activities and household tasks are taken care of, so they can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also features an emergency alert system in its secure accommodations, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging social events is conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities. Residents can live to their potential amidst the community’s warm and welcoming environment.
Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Houlton, ME, Guy Street is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the community provides exceptional support for their daily living activities and household chores 24/7. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication reminders.
Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of engaging activities and exciting events are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its supportive setting and well-maintained amenities.
Situated in the thriving neighborhood of Bangor, ME, Grove Street Group Home is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are taken care of around the clock to maintain residents’ independence without hassles. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents can take their medicines as prescribed.
Exciting events and engaging programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation and parking, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.
Getchell Foster Homes is a welcoming haven in Clifton, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to those with intellectual and developmental conditions, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and monitoring services are also available to keep residents safe. The community is a good option for a worry-free retirement, especially with its nurturing environment.
Enjoy a better quality of life at Friendship House, an esteemed community in Bucksport, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep peace of mind with exceptional support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Fun activities and enriching events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Diverse dining options are also served to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.
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 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.











