Page 29 of Best Assisted Living in Maine

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Overview of Elm Street

Surrounded by thriving local amenities, like St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, Elm Street is an inviting haven that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, helping with their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, like game nights and light exercises, residents can live actively and try out new hobbies. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community creates the ideal setting where residents can make the most of their best years without worries.

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Overview of Kendall Lane

Make the most of your best years at Kendall Lane, a distinguished community in Freeport, ME, that offers assisted living. The community provides personalized care for residents’ daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, 24/7, to maintain their independence without hassles. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of to provide residents with more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, fitness classes, fun games, and art classes are conducted. With a variety of well-balanced dining options, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking a blissful retirement, accompanied by its friendly setting and genuine care.

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Overview of The Country Villa

Nestled in the peaceful community of Kenduskeag Avenue, Bangor, ME, The Country Villa is a paradisal senior living community providing assisted living and independent living. With 28 aesthetic and cozy ground-floor suites, the community ensures a comfortable and independent lifestyle. As a non-profit community, The Country Villa commits 24/7 top-notch care and assistance with a friendly, dedicated, and skilled team of individuals.

The Country Villa fosters a vibrant community, conducting social, cultural, and educational activities and programs for seniors to remain active. Moreover, the community provides transportation for outings and trips to ensure its residents’ errands and schedules are granted. Residents with vehicles have access to spacious and well-lit parking spaces all day. Amenities include a beauty salon and relaxing outdoor areas.

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Overview of Lewis Foster Home

Lewis Foster Home is a trusted community in Bangor, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-tier assistance is provided for their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, 24/7. An emergency alert system is also provided to ensure residents’ safety.

Focusing on residents’ enjoyment and wellness, exciting events and engaging programs, including social events and fitness classes, are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management is also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities make it an ideal retirement option.

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Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care

Scarborough Terrace, 600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
Overview of Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care

Scarborough Terrace is the premier assisted living and memory care community. The beautiful and upscale senior living practices compassion and kindness ready to attend to any need– with mental, physical, and emotional needs. Scarborough Terrace is a small community that strives to be elegant, caring, and affordable, where residents can feel safe and secure. 
The senior living community’s exceptional service includes medication management and housekeeping, to name their essentials which are assisted by their well-trained staff that are ready to accommodate any resident’s needs. 

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Overview of Gary‘s House

Gary’s House is a secure and welcoming haven that offers a cost-effective and cozy retreat for seniors undergoing medical care in the expansive Portland vicinity. Within its fold, this assisted living community extends diverse service types including Independent Living, Retirement Home, and Senior Apartment options.

Embodying the essence of safety and comfort, Gary’s House serves as a nurturing home-away-from-home for those navigating medical journeys. This esteemed residence stands as a testament to affordability without compromise, ensuring families find solace in an environment designed to alleviate their concerns. Nestled in proximity to various churches, retail outlets, healthcare services, and a medley of local conveniences, Gary’s House simplifies daily living. A multitude of churches grace the landscape within a 4-mile radius, while an assortment of drug stores operate within 1 mile of the community. Notably, Gary’s House boasts a strategic location, mere 0.12 miles away from Mercy Hospital, enhancing accessibility to vital medical services.

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Overview of Oak Ridge Terrace

Located in the quiet neighborhood of West Paris, ME, Oak Ridge Terrace is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with personalized care for theri daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted. With delectable and healthy dining options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters tot heir dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s dedication to residents’ well-being creates the ideal setting where they can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Androscoggin Up-Support Solutions

Androscoggin Up-Support Solutions provides home care, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Lewiston, ME. Home care supports a person in their own home, while hospice care addresses end-of-life needs and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care. The range of services may suit someone needing in-home support, comfort-focused care, end-of-life care, or nursing services.

Services include mobile wound care, dementia care management through the GUIDE program, rehabilitation services, hospice home care, and care through The Hospice House. These options allow residents or patients to receive wound treatment, dementia-related support, rehabilitation, or hospice services through programs suited to those needs. Care can take place through several types of support, depending on the person’s situation.

Private and shared rooms are available, so someone can choose an individual room or share with a companion. The community also has a spa and a doctor on staff. Pricing starts at $10,000. Androscoggin Up-Support Solutions is owned by Andwell Health Partners.

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Overview of Wiscasset Green

Spend your golden years at Wiscasset Green, a trusted community in Wiscasset, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ living experiences, the community helps with daily living activities and personal needs 24/7. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with the community handling the housekeeping and laundry.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and exciting events is conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers medication management and transportation services for convenience and safety. With the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and high-quality services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Westgate Center for Rehabilitation & Alzheimer‘s Care

Westgate Center for Rehabilitation & Alzheimer’s Care is where exceptional nursing home care and specialized memory care facilities are provided for seniors. The commitment to quality care and compassion is evident in the positive nursing home reviews received from residents and their families. The dedicated staff members are trained to provide personalized care and engage residents in stimulating activities that promote cognitive function and overall well-being.
A comprehensive range of nursing home care options are offered, including long-term skilled care and rehabilitation services. The team of skilled professionals, including registered nurses and licensed therapists, work closely with each resident to develop personalized care plans that address their individual needs and goals. The aim is to enhance the quality of life for residents through attentive care, innovative therapies, and a nurturing environment. Residents and their families appreciate the high level of professionalism, compassion, and expertise exhibited by the staff members. The focus is on continuously striving to exceed expectations and provide an exceptional living experience for each resident under their care.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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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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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

  • 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 361 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.