Best Assisted Living in Penobscot County, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 assisted living communities in Penobscot County, 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Rainbow House
AL
Hampden
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 16
Rank #271 / 324
C+No
22
Facility 22
ME AVG 35
Rank #175 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Ashleyanne Zeoli17
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #223 / 243
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 14
Rank #226 / 243
1.7
Facility 1.7
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #152 / 243
Murphy’s Lakeview Manor
AL
Broadway Lincoln (Lincoln)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 16
Rank #83 / 324
?No
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 35
Rank #110 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Correnia Austin1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 14
Rank #88 / 243
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #107 / 243
Holyoke Street
AL
Brewer
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 16
Rank #271 / 324
?No
68
Facility 68
ME AVG 35
Rank #43 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Day Spring House
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Dexter (Spooners Mill)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 16
Rank #105 / 324
DYes
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 35
Rank #282 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Derek E. Wood2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 14
Rank #184 / 243
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #199 / 243
Hampden Woods Manor
AL
S Hampden (Nealeys Corner)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 16
Rank #83 / 324
D-No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 35
Rank #222 / 304
Private / Shared Rooms
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #172 / 222
Ellen Grant2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #183 / 243
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 14
Rank #212 / 243
8.0
Facility 8.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #239 / 243
Main Street Manor
AL
Old Town (Great Works)
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 16
Rank #144 / 324
C-No
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 35
Rank #163 / 304
-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #162 / 222
Becky Herndon20
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #229 / 243
42
Facility 42
ME AVG 14
Rank #237 / 243
2.1
Facility 2.1
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #181 / 243
Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home
AL
Indian Island (Old Town)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 16
Rank #105 / 324
?No
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 35
Rank #268 / 304
Private / Shared Rooms
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #190 / 222
Candy Sherman1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 14
Rank #194 / 243
9.0
Facility 9.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #241 / 243
Total Care Solutions
AL
Holden
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 16
Rank #216 / 324
ANo--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Marlene Walker2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility
AL
Lincoln
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 16
Rank #79 / 324
CNo
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #249 / 304
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Vernon Taylor2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #183 / 243
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 14
Rank #176 / 243
2.5
Facility 2.5
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #193 / 243
Stillwater Ave
AL
Old Town
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 16
Rank #271 / 324
B-No
53
Facility 53
ME AVG 35
Rank #76 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Amanda Young20
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #229 / 243
28
Facility 28
ME AVG 14
Rank #224 / 243
1.4
Facility 1.4
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #144 / 243

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 19 analyzed for Penobscot County. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Rainbow House

Situated in the harmonious residential area of Hampden, ME, Rainbow House is a welcoming retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, with personalized care provided around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

A carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. With a supportive environment and exceptional services, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Murphy’s Lakeview Manor

Located in the thriving neighborhood of Lincoln, ME, Murphy’s Lakeview Manor is a trusted community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, high-quality services are provided for their daily living activities, including grooming and transferring, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. A variety of healthy dining options are also served to meet 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 their independence without hassles, especially with its nurturing and friendly setting.

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Overview of Holyoke Street

Age with dignity at Holyoke Street, a dedicated community in Brewer. ME, which offers assisted living. With exceptional services, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Exciting events and engaging programs, like fun games and light exercises, are conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. 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 provided for convenience. The community promotes a nurturing and friendly environment to help residents live without worries in retirement.

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Overview of Day Spring House

Age with dignity at Day Spring House, an outstanding retreat in Dexter, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing older adults with behavioral disturbances, the community has a specially trained team that provides individualized care for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with accessible and secure accommodations designed for their comfort and safety.

To improve residents’ living experiences, stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with a variety of healthy menus based on their dietary restrictions and tastes. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s specialized services and a nurturing environment allow residents to live beyond their potential.

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Overview of Hampden Woods Manor

Live blissfully at Hampden Woods Manor, a blissful retreat in Hampden, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, personalized care is provided for their daily living activities, like dressing and transferring, 24/7. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to ensure residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and high-quality services.

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Overview of Main Street Manor

Live your best years at Main Street Manor, a dedicated community in Old Town, ME, offering assisted living. The community also helps with residents’ daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, around the clock. A hassle-free lifestyle is also guaranteed, as housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of.

Engaging activities and enriching programs, including card games and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With well-thought-out meal plans, residents do not have to worry about meal preparations. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience, accompanied by its top-notch services and supportive environment.

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Overview of Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home

Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home is an assisted living community in Indian Island, ME, with six beds. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing residents to maintain their own living space.

The home may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. Residents can choose between private and shared rooms, whether they want a room to themselves or a shared living arrangement, and Candy Sherman serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Total Care Solutions

Experience a better quality of life at Total Care Solutions, an astounding community in Holden, ME, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing exceptional support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 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.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, engaging recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s supportive and friendly environment.

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Overview of Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility

Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility offers assisted living in Lincoln, ME. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while living in a residential setting. With 10 beds, the community is small, which may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can become familiar with one another.

Residents may have a private room or share a room, allowing for either personal living space or a roommate arrangement. All 10 beds are currently occupied, so a move in would depend on an opening. Vernon Taylor serves as the administrator.

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Stillwater Ave

69 Stillwater Ave Apt 1, Old Town, ME 04468

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Overview of Stillwater Ave

Situated in the harmonious residential area of Old Town, ME, Stillwater Avenue is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, with top-notch support provided around the clock. Medication management is also available to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

Recreational activities and wellness programs, like movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to promote social interactions and an active lifestyle. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s supportive environment and high-quality services make it an ideal retirement option.

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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 Penobscot County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Penobscot County, ME. 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: 5The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Penobscot County, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Penobscot County, ME

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 19 assisted living facilities in Penobscot County, ME. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Penobscot County, ME?

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 Penobscot County, ME, 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 Penobscot County, ME?

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.