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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

Compare Assisted Living around Maine

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 Pierce Residential Care

Spend your golden years at Pierce Residential Care, a distinguished community in Hampden, ME, that offers assisted living. Exceptional non-medical services are also provided 24/7, including assistance with daily living activities, to maintain residents’ independence without worries. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are also provided. With its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Oxhorn Road

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Oxhorn Road, an inviting haven in Wiscasset, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging programs and exciting events is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s nurturing setting and well-maintained amenities allow residente ot thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Petra House Waiver

Petra House Waiver is an idyllic community in Waterville, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, fun activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with a variety of healthy dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and cozy communal spaces.

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Overview of Oakwood Drive

Spend a blissful retirement at Oakwood Drive, a distinct community in Oxford, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate setting and dedicated services, residents’ daily living activities and personal needs are well cared for. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. A variety of well-balanced dining options are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by its dedicated services and cozy communal spaces.

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Ocean House Road

8 Ocean House Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Ocean House Road

Make the most of your best years at Ocean House Road, a welcoming retreat in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, with personalized care around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

A variety of recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents have a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Mill Street

Situated in the lively setting of Auburn, ME, Mill Street is an astounding community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional assistance is provided for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are also available.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents make the most of their best years, especially with its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Melody Lane

Live your golden years at Melody Lane, an exceptional community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for residents’ welfare, daily living activities and household tasks are taken care of around the clock. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted. Mealtimes are something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely, as transportation services are also available. The community’s nurturing assistance and well-maintained amenities creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Morse Brook

15 Morse Brook Dr, South Paris, ME 04281
Overview of Morse Brook

Age without worries at Morse Brook, a distinct community in South Paris, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-notch services provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, recreational activities and wellness programs, including movie night and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort 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, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of 1 Pond Road

Located in the quiet setting of Lewiston, ME, 1 Pond Road is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional support 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.

Prioritizing residents’ leisure and wellness, recreational activities and enriching programs, like movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication reminders are also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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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.