Page 3 of Best Assisted Living in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 361 assisted living communities in ME using ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ME
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Gorham House
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 17
Rank #25 / 329
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 35
Rank #51 / 307
Private Rooms
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #137 / 223
-4
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #227 / 230
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #224 / 230
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #200 / 230
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
AL
MC
RESC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 17
Rank #23 / 329
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 35
Rank #93 / 307
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #122 / 223
Bridgette Keegan8
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #156 / 230
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #100 / 230
Huntington Common
AL
IL
MC
Kennebunk
82
Facility 82
ME AVG 17
Rank #13 / 329
Yes
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 35
Rank #151 / 307
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #163 / 223
Peggy Farrington2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #125 / 230
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #113 / 230
Cape Memory Care
AL
MC
RESC
Cape Elizabeth
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 17
Rank #23 / 329
No
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 35
Rank #215 / 307
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #137 / 223
Amanda Allen2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #95 / 230
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #102 / 230
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
AL
IL
MC
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 17
Rank #32 / 329
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 35
Rank #208 / 307
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #117 / 223
Renee Hanscom15
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #221 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #96 / 230
South Street
AL
Gorham
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
27
Facility 27
ME AVG 35
Rank #161 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Fernand Ntagahoraho1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
Forest Avenue Home
AL
Ellsworth
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
46
Facility 46
ME AVG 35
Rank #105 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
Independence House 1
AL
Freeport
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
62
Facility 62
ME AVG 35
Rank #56 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
Lenox Street Home
AL
Sanford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 35
Rank #66 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
Davis Road Group Home
AL
Farmington
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #252 / 307
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 361 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of South Street

Live without worries at South Street, a distinct community in Gorham, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also features accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a variety of fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared, so residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. With its nurturing environment and high-quality services, residents will surely thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Independence House 1

Located in the thriving neighborhood of Freeport, ME, Independence House 1 is an outstanding retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, with top-tier assistance 24/7. Dedicated to residents’ safety, an emergency response system and accessible accommodations are also provided.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, fitness classes and engaging events are conducted. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medicine as prescribed. With its warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have the finest dining experience.

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Overview of Gorham House

Gorham House is a hidden gem nestled in the peaceful town of Gorham, Maine. This exceptional residence offers a range of services to meet the unique needs of seniors, including assisted living homes, nursing home care, and memory care living. With a commitment to excellence, Gorham House ensures that residents receive the highest quality of care and support.

From weekly housekeeping services to convenient transportation options, Gorham House strives to create a worry-free lifestyle for residents. With fully staffed LPNs and RNs available 24 hours a day, the nursing home care provided is of the utmost quality. Gorham House has built a reputation for its dedication to nursing home quality measures, ensuring that residents receive top-notch care that exceeds industry standards. The home also offers a variety of floor plans to suit the preferences and requirements of residents. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, or specialized memory care, seniors can find a living space that meets their specific needs and desires.

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Overview of Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer

Considerably one of the trusted senior living communities in the city, Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer is a vibrant community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents– making them feel right at home. The retirement home strives in promoting an engaging social life for the seniors to create endless possibilities for them as well as develop meaningful relationships that blossom into wonderful memories. Woodlands is the home where people and interests are mattered and cared for.

Assisted living levels of care offer a range of services focused on the individualized and personal care needs of its residents: transportation, a geriatric physician, and a 24/7 nursing staff– the same goes for the memory care unit.

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Huntington Common

1 Huntington Common Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Overview of Huntington Common

Huntington Common is a senior living community located in the picturesque seaside town of Kennebunk, Maine. The community offers a hassle-free lifestyle where residents can enjoy a maintenance-free environment and a variety of amenities. Huntington Common believes that a retirement home should be a place of comfort, freedom, and happiness. With room rates starting at $4,894 per month, the community provides a range of floor plans, including spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom cottages.

Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, ensuring that their needs are met as they progress through life’s milestones. The community is situated on 37 wooded acres that hug the Kennebunk River, offering a serene setting in a classic New England small town. Frequent outings to local attractions and convenient access to major highways make Huntington Common an ideal choice for seniors seeking a comfortable and engaging lifestyle. The community’s beautiful location, coupled with its commitment to providing a maintenance-free and supportive environment, makes it a premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling retirement experience.

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Cape Memory Care

126 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Overview of Cape Memory Care

Cape Memory Care offers assisted living, Memory Care, and Residential Care in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, while Residential Care offers another supportive residential setting within the community.

The community has 72 beds. Private rooms give one resident a room of their own, while semi-private rooms provide a shared living arrangement for someone who prefers or needs a roommate. With assisted living, Memory Care, and Residential Care available, Cape Memory Care may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could change over time. Amanda Allen serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

Resting gracefully in Waterville, Maine, Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville is a flourishing community that has held its place as the premier retirement destination in central Maine since 1996. Spread across a spacious campus, this community offers a plethora of care options for seniors, including assisted living with memory care, along with independent living private homes. With meticulous design and architecture, every facet of this community has been carefully considered to ensure a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

With a focus on providing top-notch care, they offer various apartment layouts for independent living, ranging from studios to one and two-bedroom units. For those in need of assisted living or memory care, private and shared rooms are available, ensuring a personalized and supportive environment. With round-the-clock availability of their carefully selected staff, this community is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and comfort of its residents. Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville is committed to offering a comprehensive range of care solutions and accepts both private pay and MaineCare.

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Overview of Lenox Street Home

Conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Sanford, ME, Lenox Street Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, top-notch support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are available for comfort and convenience. The community strives to help residents live without worries in retirement amidst its nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Forest Avenue Home

Make the most of your retirement at Forest Avenue Home, a blissful haven in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, exceptional assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks is provided around the clock. The community ensures residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting an active lifestyle, residents can join in light exercises and fun conversations. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Through medication reminders and transportation, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions and can live healthily. With its state-of-the-art amenities and nurturing setting, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Davis Road Group Home

Age without worries at Davis Road Group Home, a distinguished community in Farmington, ME, that offers assisted living. Focusing on residents’ daily living activities, a responsible and well-trained team provides high-quality care around the clock. An emergency alert system, housekeeping, and laundry services are also available, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes also foster comfort while meeting nutritional needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community continuously promotes a warm and inviting environment, creating the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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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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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.