Page 32 of Best Assisted Living in Maine

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Overview of Meadowview Group Home

Meadowview Group Home is a distinct community in Orono, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for 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.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections, accompanied by a variety of fun activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community is a great choice for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Friendship House

Enjoy a better quality of life at Friendship House, an esteemed community in Bucksport, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep peace of mind with exceptional support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Fun activities and enriching events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Diverse dining options are also served to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Vera Brandes Home

Situated in the serene neighborhood of Thomaston, ME, Vera Brandes Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities 24/7. Medication management and an emergency alert system are also provided for comfort and safety.

Here, residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of recreational activities and light exercises. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities, the community strives to help residents thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Western Avenue Services

Age gracefully at Western Avenue Services, an inviting community situated in the quiet residential area of Waterville, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, top-tier support is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents can feel a sense of belonging amidst the community’s comfortable and safe environment.

Exciting events and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation is also taken care of, providing residents with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community ensures residents can find the right care for their ever-changing needs, especially with its compassionate care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of The Lamp Alzheimer‘s Residential Care Facility

The Lamp Memory Care Center sits in Lisbon, Maine, offering both assisted living and memory care in a 28-bed community. Rooms are secure and thoughtfully arranged, built around residents who need dedicated memory support alongside everyday help with daily life.

Staff are available around the clock, so residents aren’t waiting for help to show up. Dining runs restaurant-style, and household tasks are handled for residents rather than left to them, which takes a fair amount of the daily grind off their plate. Care plans are built resident by resident, based on what each person actually needs day to day.

Memory care residents get brain games and light exercise worked into the routine, plus social events aimed at keeping both mind and mood engaged. The living spaces lean cozy rather than clinical, with layouts meant to make getting around easy.

Getting to Lisbon itself means bringing a car. The neighborhood scores 19 out of 100 on walkability, so errands and outings nearby call for driving rather than walking, worth knowing for any family planning regular visits or helping a resident get to appointments around town.

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Overview of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs‘ Home of Maine

Nestling in Auburn, Maine, Odd Fellows is a not-for-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that provides graceful living for short-term or long-term residents. Professional and compassionate caregivers receive supportive assistance for everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. Odd Fellows is proud to be a results-driven rehabilitation center where families and residents are empowered to reach healthcare excellence. 
Residential lifestyle is inclusive of comprehensive amenities and services that help with day-to-day. Its community features include 24/7 nursing and care, housekeeping, transportation, meals served, social activities, and stimulating programs.

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Overview of Dean Road Waiver

Dean Road Waiver is an idyllic retreat nestled in the serene setting of Clinton, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch services for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. Incontinence care and medication management are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun events, wellness programs, and recreational activities accompany residents as they explore new hobbies and interact with their surroundings. Mealtimes promote social interactions with delicious and healthy dining options. Transportation and parking are also available, ensuring residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years, accompanied by its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Caron Street House

Age gracefully at Caron Street House, a blissful community surrounded by lush green spaces in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-tier care for their daily living activities around the clock. Residents can feel a sense of belonging with the community’s comfortable and safe environment.

Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, a fun-filled calendar of recreational activities and stimulating programs, including exercises, live entertainment, and social events. Healthy meals are also served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are available to enhance residents’ living experiences. With the community’s stress-free setting and specially designed amenities, residents enjoy a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Pleasant Street Services

Located in the serene residential area of Waterville, ME, Pleasant Street Services is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. With top-tier services 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and personal needs. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, so residents can have more time to do the things they love.

With a variety of exciting events and wellness programs, including light walks and card games, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and social engagement. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and nurturing setting.

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Overview of Harbor View Cottage

Located in the thriving setting of Newcastle, ME, Harbor View Cottage is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and household chores. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medicine as prescribed.

Prioritizing residents’ enjoyment and wellness, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s supportive and inviting environment creates the ideal setting where residents can live a worry-free retirement.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
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    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.