Page 5 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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
AL
RC
Portland (Back Cove)
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 17
Rank #14 / 329
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 35
Rank #112 / 307
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #130 / 223
Leann Flohr6
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #227 / 230
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 3
Rank #206 / 230
1.3
Facility 1.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 230
Round Pond Green
AL
Round Pond
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
25
Facility 25
ME AVG 35
Rank #162 / 307
Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Nancy Marcille1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #200 / 230
Portland Center for Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Portland (Back Cove)
170
Facility 170
ME AVG 17
Rank #1 / 329
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 35
Rank #12 / 307
-
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #131 / 223
Karen Lynn Dodd12
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 3
Rank #222 / 230
1.1
Facility 1.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #144 / 230
Horizon’s Unlimited
AL
Rumford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 35
Rank #271 / 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
Albany Street
AL
South Portland (Sunset Park)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 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
Grange Waiver
AL
Hinckley
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #252 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-2
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
Morse Brook
AL
South Paris
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 35
Rank #285 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Marcia Turcotte1
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
Gorham Road
AL
Wiscasset
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 35
Rank #196 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Melissa Tucker1
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
Woodford Street
AL
Portland (Deering Center)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
78
Facility 78
ME AVG 35
Rank #25 / 307
Private / Shared Rooms
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #173 / 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
Stroudwater Street Residence
AL
IL
Westbrook
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 35
Rank #219 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Shane Ashe1
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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Albany Street

49 Albany Street Ext, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Albany Street

Beautifully situated in the quiet residential area of Portland, ME, Albany Street is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, with a compassionate and highly trained team that provides exceptional support 24/7. Medication management and an emergency response system are also provided to ensure residents are comfortable and safe.

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 is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Horizon’s Unlimited

Conveniently situated near Rumford Hospital in Rumford, ME, Horizon’s Unlimited is an exceptional community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier support for their daily living activities, including dressing and transferring, around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Dedicated to residents’ enjoyment and wellness, fun activities and enriching programs, like fitness classes and game nights, are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Stroudwater Street Residence

Live blissfully in retirement at Stroudwater Street Residence, an inviting retreat in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful dining options. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel as they prefer. The community is a great choice for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Woodford Street

Ideally located in the quiet neighborhood of Portland, ME, Woodford Street is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Exceptional support is also provided for residents’ daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7 to maintain their independence without worries.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Mealtimes also promote social interactions with delightful and healthy meals served three times daily. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its high-quality care and cozy communal spaces.

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Overview of Gorham Road

Live without worries at Gorham Road, a distinguished community in Wiscasset, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to helping residents, the community takes care of their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 24/7. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also cared for, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Fun activities and engaging programs, including game nights and light exercises, are conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their 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 exceptional services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living

Administered by Leann Flohr, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living is an 80-bed assisted living community in Portland, Maine’s Back Cove area. Operating for nine years, the home at 86 Holiday Dr has a 93 percent occupancy and floor plans spanning from studios to one and two-bedroom units in a two-story building. The home caters to a mix of occupants seeking assistance with daily living activities while maintaining valuable independence.

The facility underscores promoting wellness and independence via a supportive environment. Residents receive 24-hour licensed supervision, medication management services, and balanced meals prepared on-site. The community maintains a full-service salon where occupants can take care of personal grooming needs. Daily life comprises scheduled engaging activities and fitness and recreation programming. The movie room is entertaining and a cozy gathering space for residents and visitors. Transportation services help residents reach appointments and outings. For those interested in short-term stays, Birchwoods supplies respite care services. Pets are welcome, which can be crucial for occupants wanting their animal companions with them. The facility’s location in a somewhat walkable area (Walk Score 44) means some nearby services are within walking reach, though most outings benefit from transportation access. With nine years of operational experience and a 93 percent occupancy rate, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living has built consistent routines and serves a consistent population of occupants in Portland.

Families examining the home can arrange a tour to see floor plans, meet staff, and get a sense of the daily culture and community life.

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Overview of Round Pond Green

Beautifully situated in the quiet residential area of Round Pond, ME, Round Pond Green is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with top-notch services tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Exciting events and engaging programs, like light walks and card games, are conducted, so residents can interact with their surroundings and remain physically active. With a formal dining room, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends with a variety of well-balanced dining options. The community also features a cozy sitting room, a well-stocked library, and a porch overlooking the scenic meadow, creating the ideal setting for residents’ holistic wellness.

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Overview of Portland Center for Assisted Living

Portland Center for Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Portland, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily activities, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care may suit a resident who needs supervised memory support or a family seeking temporary care during a caregiver’s absence.

The community is in the Back Cove neighborhood and has 170 beds. A Walk Score of 87 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Medicaid is accepted, and Karen Lynn Dodd serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the salon and spa, eat three homecooked meals prepared by a skilled chef, and join game nights, social groups, intergenerational meetings, and holiday celebrations. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for residents who need therapy or a temporary recovery stay.

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Overview of Grange Waiver

Conveniently located in the quiet neighborhood of Hinckley, ME, Grange Waiver is an outstanding retreat that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides 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.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun events is conducted to promote social engagement and an active lifestyle. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions with medication management. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Macsullivan Home

Macsullivan Home is a blissful community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, exceptional services are provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and gain fun experiences with plenty of recreational activities and wellness programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, ensuring residents can travel without hassles. With its nurturing setting and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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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.