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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta | AL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Augusta | 108
Facility
108
ME AVG
20
Rank
#10 / 356 | No |
7
Facility
7
ME AVG
31
Rank
#316 / 422 | - | 94.5% | - | - | - |
| Westgate Manor | AL HOS MC NH PC RESC RC SNF | Bangor (Union Street) | 65
Facility
65
ME AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 356 | No |
23
Facility
23
ME AVG
31
Rank
#208 / 422 | - | 96.5% | A- | - | 3 |
| Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living | AL HOS MC NH SNF | Broadway Bangor | 40
Facility
40
ME AVG
20
Rank
#62 / 356 | No |
95
Facility
95
ME AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 422 | - | 97.5% | - | Janet Edgecomb | 25 |
| The Enclave of Scarborough | AL MC RC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 92
Facility
92
ME AVG
20
Rank
#13 / 356 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
ME AVG
31
Rank
#83 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Samantha Ashley Beaton | 20 |
| Atria Kennebunk | AL IL MC | Kennebunk | 74
Facility
74
ME AVG
20
Rank
#31 / 356 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
ME AVG
31
Rank
#104 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Jessica Goodell | 26 |
| Avita of Stroudwater | AL ADC IL MC | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
31
Rank
#232 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 |
| Scarborough Terrace | AL MC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77
Facility
77
ME AVG
20
Rank
#27 / 356 | No |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
31
Rank
#265 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | 68.8% | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth | AL IL MC | Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove) | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
20
Rank
#41 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
31
Rank
#232 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.7% | - | Deborah Riddell | 4 |
| Stroudwater Lodge | AL IL | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 115
Facility
115
ME AVG
20
Rank
#6 / 356 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
ME AVG
31
Rank
#240 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 84.3% | - | Nichole Doyer | 14 |
| Avita of Brunswick | AL MC | Brunswick (Brunswick Station) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
ME AVG
31
Rank
#227 / 422 | - | 89.3% | - | Monique Kay Thiboutot | 20 |
| Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton | AL MC RESC | Bridgton | 48
Facility
48
ME AVG
20
Rank
#58 / 356 | No |
10
Facility
10
ME AVG
31
Rank
#290 / 422 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 93.8% | - | Susan Robbins | 7 |
| Cape Memory Care | AL MC RESC | Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road) | 72
Facility
72
ME AVG
20
Rank
#32 / 356 | No |
14
Facility
14
ME AVG
31
Rank
#261 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 90.3% | - | Amanda Allen | 47 |
| Osher Inn At the Cedars | AL | Portland (North Deering) | 30
Facility
30
ME AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 356 | No |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
31
Rank
#89 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Katharine O\'Neill | 13 |
| Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars | AL IL MC NH SNF | Portland (North Deering) | 102
Facility
102
ME AVG
20
Rank
#12 / 356 | No |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
31
Rank
#89 / 422 | Private Rooms | 78.6% | - | - | - |
| Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough | AL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 120
Facility
120
ME AVG
20
Rank
#5 / 356 | No |
41
Facility
41
ME AVG
31
Rank
#146 / 422 | - | 92.5% | - | - | - |
Located in the peaceful setting of Owls Head, ME, Annette Overlock Home is an inviting community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management.
Dedicated to residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted. With a variety of healthy dining options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With state-of-the-art amenities and a nurturing environment, residents will surely have the finest retirement experiences.
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.
Experience a worry-free retirement at Harmony Lane, a distinguished community in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their personal needs with a kind and highly qualified team available around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.
A carefully curated calendar of exciting events and fun recreational programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their best years.
Create meaningful moments in retirement at Country Club Home, a distinct community in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household tasks with a kind and highly skilled team providing top-notch support around the clock. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicine as prescribed.
Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents can travel conveniently with transportation services. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community is a good option for a blissful retirement.
Nestled in the peaceful setting of New Gloucester, ME, Welch is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping services, transfer assistance, and medication management are also available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its vibrant and supportive setting.
Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Bridgton, ME, Meadow Road Home Assisted Housing Program is an inviting haven that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. The community also provides medication management, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.
Exciting events and engaging programs are conducted, promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement. Here, residents have a satisfactory dining experience with a variety of well-balanced dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and tastes. Transportation services are also provided to help residents travel conveniently and safely. With its friendly environment and accessible amenities, the community ensures residents thrive in their golden years.
Smith’s Foster Home is a distinct community in Waldoboro, ME, that offers assisted living. Focusing on those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, personalized care is provided for their unique needs and daily living activities around the clock. The community also features accessible and secure accommodations, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings with a variety of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, including light exercises and social events. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation, as delicious and healthy meals are prepared based on their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience, especially with its friendly setting and high-quality services.
Based in the area of Lewiston, Maine, Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center is a trusted senior care provider, specializing in short-term care and long-term care. Residents needing support with their recovery process after an injury or any form of hospitalization are offered access to comprehensive rehabilitation services. This 62-bed community prides itself in delivering care services based on the residents’ individual choices, ensuring they are met with care plans that best suit their specific needs.
The community closely collaborates with residents and their families and forms a strong connection with them to fully understand their needs and pain points, making care delivery more convenient and effective. Residents are also offered a full range of fun and stimulating activities designed to provide them endless opportunities to enjoy their minds as they go through the recovery process.
Located in the quiet neighborhood of Augusta, ME, Riverside Drive House is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. With top-notch care around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
A well-thought-out plan of recreational activities and enriching programs, like card games and light exercises, is conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s nurturing environment and dedicated services create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.
Spend your golden years at Southern Acres Residential Care, an idyllic retreat in Westfield, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with personalized care tailored to their daily living activities 24/7. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, providing residents with more time to do the things they love.
Focusing on residents’ recreation and wellness, fun activities and fitness exercises are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 352 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.












