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Overview of Support Solutions Marston

Support Solutions Marston is an assisted living community in Auburn, ME, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. Opened in 2005 and owned by Support Solutions, the community provides support intended to help residents live independently and safely. Assisted living can provide help with daily tasks while a resident maintains as much independence as possible.

Support Solutions Marston offers Supported Living, Mental Health Housing, Behavioral Respite, Community-Based Day & Integration Services, Community Living Supports, Early Intervention Services, and Employment and Community First CHOICES. Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs temporary support, while transportation is available for residents who need it. The community may be a good fit for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability or a mental health diagnosis who needs structured support while working toward greater independence.

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Overview of Washington House

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Ellsworth, ME, Washington House is an inviting community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities is provided around the clock. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Ellsworth Group Home

Age blissfully at Ellsworth Group Home, a friendly community in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team helps with their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, fun social events and enriching wellness programs are conducted. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents here are also assured of taking their medicine as prescribed and travelling conveniently with medication management and transportation services. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and supportive setting.

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Overview of Grove Street Group Home

Situated in the thriving neighborhood of Bangor, ME, Grove Street Group Home is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are taken care of around the clock to maintain residents’ independence without hassles. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents can take their medicines as prescribed.

Exciting events and engaging programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation and parking, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Bridge Hill Manor

Maintain your independence in retirement at Bridge Hill Manor, a distinguished community in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. With a competent and highly skilled team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities. The community also handles the maintenance and housekeeping, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

Dedicated to improving residents’ leisure and wellness, a full calendar of stimulating programs and engaging activities is conducted. Mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also foster comfort with delightful and healthy dining options. The community also offers medication assistance, incontinence care, and transportation services to enhance residents’ living experiences. Here, residents live comfortably in their golden years with the community’s nurturing and friendly setting.

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Overview of South China House

Make the most of your best years at South China House, a distinguished community in China, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are provided. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Chesley Street Program

Located in the quiet residential area of Westbrook, ME, Chesley Street Program is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are taken care of around the clock to maintain residents’ independence without worries. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

With a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Residents here have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is a good option for a blissful retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of East Side Home

Spend a worry-free retirement at East Side Home, an inviting haven in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, a responsible and highly skilled team provides top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management and an emergency alert system are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety.

For residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, including light exercises and movie nights, is 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 nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities allow residents to reach their potential in retirement.

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Sunrise Program

2128 North Belfast Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330
Overview of Sunrise Program

Have a blissful retirement at Sunrise Program, an idyllic community in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, are taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also provides medication management and an emergency alert system for convenience and safety.

Fun events, light exercises, and group activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s supportive setting and cozy communal spaces make it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Kennedy Foster Home

Kennedy Foster Home is a small residential care property located on Devoe Brook Road in the rural town of Eagle Lake, Maine. Running as a single-story board and care home, the house has a total capacity of four beds and operates within an intimate, residential neighborhood setup. The small scale of the home allows for a structured daily routine that accommodates personal preferences in a domestic setting rather than a large institution.

The home provides non-medical senior care and daily supervision tailored to older adults who need help with routine tasks but do not require complex, around-the-clock clinical nursing interventions. The surrounding northern Maine landscape offers a quiet environment, though the town carries a walkability score of 22 out of 100, meaning a personal vehicle or pre-arranged local transport is necessary for medical appointments, shopping trips, and community errands.

Prospective families can reach out to the home’s program manager to ask about current bed availability and look over the private living layouts.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    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 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.

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  • 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.