Page 25 of Best Assisted Living in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 358 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. 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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Granite Hill Estates
AL
IL
MC
Hallowell
-Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 35
Rank #183 / 306
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jennifer Baldwin----
Plant Memorial Home
AL
Bath
37
Facility 37
ME AVG 17
Rank #53 / 329
No
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 35
Rank #27 / 306
--Jay Levesque----
Bussiere MFH
AL
Turner
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No--
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #192 / 223
Athena Bussiere1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #125 / 230
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #153 / 230
Katahdin House
AL
Newcastle
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No--
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
Annette Overlock Home
AL
Owls Head
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No-Private / Shared Rooms
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #173 / 223
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #200 / 230
Jem Estates
AL
Corinth (West Corinth)
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 17
Rank #78 / 329
No--
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #142 / 223
Milinda Jo Adams2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #198 / 230
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #179 / 230
Eight Rod Road
AL
Augusta
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #200 / 230
Henry’s Place
AL
Eddington
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #156 / 230
1.5
Facility 1.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #148 / 230
Franklin Street
AL
Westbrook
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
61
Facility 61
ME AVG 35
Rank #58 / 306
--Lazarus Donato-0--
Bacon Street
AL
Biddeford
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 17
Rank #84 / 329
No
84
Facility 84
ME AVG 35
Rank #17 / 306
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Overview of Granite Hill Estates

Granite Hill Estates offers independent living options, assisted living apartments, and specialized memory care living facilities. Their focus is on enhancing the lifestyle experiences of seniors who seek social support while maintaining their independence. Situated on a sprawling 135-acre wooded campus in Hallowell, Maine, this community believes that senior living should be about creating lasting memories and enjoyable experiences.

Residents at Granite Hill Estates enjoy locally sourced, nutritious meals crafted by a skilled culinary team. The community fosters creativity among its residents through a variety of engaging activities that elevate the quality of senior living. Additional services include incontinence care, scheduled transportation to appointments, various apartment styles to meet individual needs, an emergency response system, and more. Granite Hill Estates is committed to providing comprehensive and enriching living environments for seniors, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling experience.

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Overview of Plant Memorial Home

At 37 beds, Plant Memorial Home in Bath, Maine, is a small building. Staff and residents learn each other’s names and peculiarities rather than having to deal with constantly meeting new people. Assisted living is the care level on offer.

Bathing is often a difficult task for older people and one that forces the question of where privacy and safety pull in opposite directions against each other. Help with dressing and medication comes with bathing help for those who want it. Otherwise, residents keep their own space.

A Walk Score of 77 puts the area in the very walkable class of communities, so the majority of errands are doable on foot. Jay Levesque is the community’s administrator.

The overall fit for this venue is a person who needs help with daily activities and who also prefers being part of a smaller community.

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Overview of Bussiere Mfh

Cherish every moment at Bussiere Mfh, an astounding community in Turner, ME, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities from a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment are also provided for residents to feel a sense of belonging and familiarity.

There’s no dull moment with exciting daily events and fun recreational programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Katahdin House

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.

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Overview of Annette Overlock Home

Located in the peaceful setting of Owls Head, ME, Annette Overlock Home is an inviting community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management.

Dedicated to residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted. With a variety of healthy dining options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With state-of-the-art amenities and a nurturing environment, residents will surely have the finest retirement experiences.

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Overview of Jem Estates

Jem Estates is an idyllic retreat in Corinth, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing those with physical disabilities, high-quality care is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

To improve residents’ living experiences, fitness classes and fun activities are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Here, residents also enjoy delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Eight Rod Road

Eight Rod Road is an outstanding retreat located near Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, ME, that offers assisted living. With personalized care 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of fun activities and enriching programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed. The community’s friendly setting and high-quality services make it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Henry’s Place

Ideally situated in the quiet neighborhood of Eddington, ME, Henry’s Place is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team that helps with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are also encouraged to live actively with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, including light exercises and fun games. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet 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 needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Franklin Street

Franklin Street is a distinguished community in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. With a respectful and highly qualified team, residents receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents have more time to do the things they love, as housekeeping, linens, and laundry are taken care of.

A full calendar of well-thought-out activities and engaging programs is also conducted so that residents can remain active and socially engaged. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided to enhance residents’ living conditions. The community is ideal for those who need additional care for residents to live their golden years with ease.

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Overview of Bacon Street

Live a blissful retirement at Bacon Street, an inviting community in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care for their personal needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of recreational activities and light exercises. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities, the community ensures residents have 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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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 358 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.