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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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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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.
Murphy’s Lakeview Manor
AL
Broadway Lincoln (Lincoln)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #108 / 356
No
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 36
Rank #136 / 357
- 100.0% Correnia Austin4
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #90 / 233
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 233
Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home
AL
Indian Island (Old Town)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 36
Rank #321 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms 66.7% Candy Sherman6
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 3
Rank #206 / 233
1.5
Facility 1.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #217 / 233
Rainbow House
AL
Hampden
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
22
Facility 22
ME AVG 36
Rank #216 / 357
- 100.0% -7
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Main Street Manor
AL
Old Town (Great Works)
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 20
Rank #173 / 356
No
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 36
Rank #203 / 357
- 80.0% Ashlee Leighton8
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 3
Rank #206 / 233
1.1
Facility 1.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #210 / 233
Holyoke Street
AL
Brewer
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
68
Facility 68
ME AVG 36
Rank #53 / 357
- 100.0% -4
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility
AL
Lincoln
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 20
Rank #103 / 356
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 36
Rank #302 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% Vernon Taylor17
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 3
Rank #182 / 233
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 233
Hampden Woods Manor
AL
S Hampden (Nealeys Corner)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #108 / 356
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 36
Rank #271 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms 75.0% Ellen Grant6
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 3
Rank #229 / 233
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #228 / 233
Washington St
AL
Brewer
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
33
Facility 33
ME AVG 36
Rank #173 / 357
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Total Care Solutions
AL
Holden
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No-- 100.0% Marlene Walker8
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Day Spring House
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Dexter (Spooners Mill)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
Yes
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 36
Rank #335 / 357
- 100.0% Derek E. Wood4
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #197 / 233
1.8
Facility 1.8
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #224 / 233

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME community we track that reports that metric, not just the 19 analyzed for Penobscot County.

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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 Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home

Peacefully nestled near River Trail and Pavilion Park in Indian Islands, ME, Dr. Eunice Nelson Baumann Home is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities, including grooming and transfers, 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Housekeeping services and an emergency system are also provided, so residents can live without worries.

With a variety of engaging activities and exciting events, residents can live actively and explore new hobbies. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also available. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live the best of their golden years.

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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 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 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 Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility

Cherish every moment of your retirement at Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility, a distinct community in Lincoln, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.

Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, fun activities and engaging programs, including card games, social events, and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that satisfy their dietary restrictions and tastes. The community strives to help residents live beyond their potential, accompanied by its top-notch services and friendly setting.

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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 Washington St

Create meaningful moments in your golden years at Washington Street, a blissful haven in Brewer, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Specially designed and secure accommodations are also available in a nurturing and stress-free setting to promote familiarity.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently. The community is ideal for those seeking independence in retirement, especially with its beautifully maintained amenities.

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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 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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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 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.