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Overview of West Main Street

Ideally situated in the peaceful residential area of Greene, ME, West Main Street is an outstanding community offering assisted living. Residents experience the highest quality of life with top-tier support for their daily living activities provided around the clock. Accessible accommodations are also provided in a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents live comfortably and safely.

Fun recreational activities and exciting programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially connected. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals served three times daily, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its compassionate services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Pinnacle Drive

Pinnacle Drive is a distinct community in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

For leisure and wellness, recreational activities and light exercises are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders and transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and have their prescriptions without hassles. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of The Meadows

The Meadows has been open in Greene, Maine for thirty years now. It’s a single-story assisted living community at 433 US-202. You’ll want a car here. The road is car-dependent (Walk Score 16), so most errands and appointments mean driving, not walking.

What residents get instead is their own space. Rooms are private, with private toilets, and the building is set up to be accessible for people with disabilities. A 24-hour emergency call button is always within reach.

Residents do their own laundry on-site, and there are shared recreational areas for anyone who wants company. Transportation services are available too, along with fitness and recreation options.

The Meadows calls itself family-oriented. That shows up in how the place runs: residents can join group activities, or they can skip them and stay in their own space. Nobody’s pushed either way.

On staffing, the numbers are modest but real. A registered nurse is on hand for about 50 minutes per resident each day. Licensed practical nurses and nurse aides add more hours on top of that.

Add it all up, and The Meadows looks like a smaller alternative to the bigger, more urban assisted living places nearby. Private rooms. Three decades in business. A pace built for residents who want to run their own day.

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Overview of 75 State Street

75 State Street is a vibrant community that excels in housing a professional care staff and convenient features all thought of to offer comfort and hospitality.  The senior living community boasts a serene environment that practices a resident-centered approach where they aim to enhance the standard of living of every senior. 75 State is a community that aims to mark a difference in the lives of its residents, serving with compassion, patience, and understanding. 

Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, and private assisted living or independent living apartments designed to meet the needs of every resident.

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Overview of Dirigo Pines – Orono

Dirigo Pines, Orono offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Orono, Maine. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and can continue within the same community.

Dirigo Pines has 50 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Starting monthly prices are $4,990 for independent living, $6,275 for assisted living, $8,300 for memory care, and $7,500 for specialized care, with the different rates corresponding to the distinct living and care options.

A professional chef leads the dining program, and the fitness center and spa provide on-site options for exercise and personal care. Residents can relax in courtyards and other outdoor spaces, join daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs, and use the available transportation. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in, while Graceful Respite Stays offer short-term care when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Paul Arbour serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Park Danforth

Situated between Falmouth, Yarmouth, Scarborough, and South Portland, The Park Danforth is a senior living community in Portland, ME that provides senior living options including independent living and assisted living, meeting the needs of seniors who want a balance of independence and assistance. The community offers different levels of care to match the requirements of its inhabitants, promoting independence, social engagement, and wellbeing.

The Park Danforth delivers a lively, compassionate, and encouraging atmosphere with 70 federally supported apartments in addition to 110 market-rate apartments, featuring fully-applianced kitchens and private baths. Numerous dining locations, adaptable meal plans, programs for life enrichment, transportation to cultural events, wellness services, and housekeeping are among the community’s amenities. A variety of activities are available to residents, including intellectual and spiritual pursuits and fitness programs, ensuring a fulfilling and engaged lifestyle.

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Overview of Georgia Street Residence

Georgia Street Residence is a blissful haven surrounded by serene parks in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. With a responsible and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun events and light exercises are also 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 with medication reminders. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.

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Somerset House

395 Waterville Rd, Norridgewock, ME 04957
Overview of Somerset House

Live a worry-free retirement at Somerset House, a loving community in Norridgewock, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-notch services for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, so residents can enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs, including social events and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for comfort and safety. The community promotes a warm and inviting environment, ensuring residents can thrive in their golden years.

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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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The Highlands

30 Governor's Way, Topsham, ME 04086
Overview of The Highlands

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.

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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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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.

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  • 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.