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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 | - |
Kennedy Foster Home is a small residential care property located on Devoe Brook Road in the rural town of Eagle Lake, Maine. Running as a single-story board and care home, the house has a total capacity of four beds and operates within an intimate, residential neighborhood setup. The small scale of the home allows for a structured daily routine that accommodates personal preferences in a domestic setting rather than a large institution.
The home provides non-medical senior care and daily supervision tailored to older adults who need help with routine tasks but do not require complex, around-the-clock clinical nursing interventions. The surrounding northern Maine landscape offers a quiet environment, though the town carries a walkability score of 22 out of 100, meaning a personal vehicle or pre-arranged local transport is necessary for medical appointments, shopping trips, and community errands.
Prospective families can reach out to the home’s program manager to ask about current bed availability and look over the private living layouts.
Make the most of your best years at Ridley Road, an inviting retreat in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock to ensure residents’ comfort. The community also offers housekeeping and laundry services, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. With well-thought-out dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s supportive environment and accessible amenities create the ideal setting where residents can flourish in their golden years.
Age with dignity at Robins Nest Boarding Home, a loving community in Warren, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, are taken care of around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents can live without hassles.
Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and tastes. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a great option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Ideally located in the quiet residential area of Surry, ME, Patten Pond House is a loving retreat that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Top-tier is also provided 24/7 for residents’ daily living activities and household responsibilities to maintain their independence without worries.
There’s no dull moment with a variety of engaging recreational activities and fun events that promote social interactions and an active lifestyle. Here, delightful and well-balanced meals are served three times daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and scheduled transportation are also available to ensure convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its well-maintained amenities.
Spend your best years at East Pond Home, a dedicated community in Smithfield, ME, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free lifestyle.
Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Featuring state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.
Located in the peaceful residential area of Scarborough, ME, Reef Lane is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. With cozy accommodations and accessible amenities, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings.
A carefully curated calendar of enriching programs and wellness activities is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community’s supportive environment and exceptional services create the ideal setting where residents can make the most of their best years.
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.
Peacefully nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Falmouth, ME, Hamlin Road is a distinct community that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and highly qualified team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.
A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun events is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions with medication reminders. The community is a great place where residents can live to their potential.
Spend your golden years at Rosewood Cottage, an outstanding community in Damariscotta, ME, that offers assisted living. Top-notch services are also provided around the clock to help residents with their daily living activities and household tasks. With accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces, residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections through fun activities and exciting events. A variety of well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community strives to promote a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can live to their potential.
Live blissfully at Hampden Woods Manor, a blissful retreat in Hampden, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, personalized care is provided for their daily living activities, like dressing and transferring, 24/7. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to ensure residents have more time to do the things they love.
Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and high-quality services.
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.
















