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Best Assisted Living in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 359 assisted living communities in Maine using Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ME
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Jun 2026
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359 homes
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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: 31/ 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: 20The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 Farrington17
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 Kingsley28
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 Keegan48
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 Hoppe21
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 Beaton20
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 Goodell26
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 Flohr34
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
CJessica Goodell17
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 Arbour2
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 Dutil8
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 Hanscom75
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 Sutherland31
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 Grey31
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
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Overview of Standish Middle Road Home

Nestled in the beautiful setting of Steep Falls, ME, Standish Middle Road Home is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of fun activities and fitness programs. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and nutritious dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Sylvan Avenue

Experience high-quality living at Sylvan Avenue, a distinct community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. The community provides exceptional support for residents’ special needs and daily living activities around the clock to ensure their comfort. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is provided.

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 welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

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Overview of South China House

Make the most of your best years at South China House, a distinguished community in China, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are provided. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Tall Pines CLA

30 Tall Pines Dr. New, Gloucester, ME 04260
Overview of Tall Pines Cla

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.

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Stillwater Ave

69 Stillwater Ave Apt 1, Old Town, ME 04468
Overview of Stillwater Ave

Situated in the harmonious residential area of Old Town, ME, Stillwater Avenue is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, with top-notch support provided around the clock. Medication management is also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

Recreational activities and wellness programs, like movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to promote social interactions and an active lifestyle. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s supportive environment and high-quality services make it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Smith’s Foster Home

Smith’s Foster Home is a distinct community in Waldoboro, ME, that offers assisted living. Focusing on those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, personalized care is provided for their unique needs and daily living activities around the clock. The community also features accessible and secure accommodations, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings with a variety of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, including light exercises and social events. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation, as delicious and healthy meals are prepared based on their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience, especially with its friendly setting and high-quality services.

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Overview of The Home at Pleasant Street

Located in the serene setting of Oxford, ME, The Home at Pleasant Street is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are not a worry with top-notch support provided around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its supportive and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Sand Road Waiver

Make every moment count at Sand Road Waiver, a friendly community in Newport, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality services for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and healthy meals. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. With its top-notch services and beautifully maintained amenities, residents will surely have a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Running Tide Drive

Running Tide Drive is a blissful haven in Scarborough, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. With accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces, residents are guaranteed to feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do with plenty of fun activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. With healthy dining options, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and take their medications as prescribed. The community’s friendly setting and high-quality services make it an enticing retirement option.

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Rose

445 Main St Apt D, Biddeford, ME 04005
Overview of Rose

Experience a worry-free retirement at Rose, an idyllic haven in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like dressing and transferring, and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

For recreation and wellness, fun activities and enriching programs, including social events and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently. With its supportive setting and beautifully maintained amenities, residents can make the most of their best years.

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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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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.