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Compare Assisted Living around Penobscot County
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
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| Murphy’s Lakeview Manor |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lincoln | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
89
Rank
#110 / 358 | No |
44
Facility
44
ME AVG
35
Rank
#135 / 421 | - | 100.0% | Correnia Austin | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Main Street Manor |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Old Town (Great Works) | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
89
Rank
#175 / 358 | No |
24
Facility
24
ME AVG
35
Rank
#204 / 421 | - | 80.0% | Ashlee Leighton | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.1 |
| Rainbow House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hampden | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
89
Rank
#304 / 358 | No |
22
Facility
22
ME AVG
35
Rank
#217 / 421 | - | 100.0% | - | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Holyoke Street |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Brewer | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
89
Rank
#304 / 358 | No |
68
Facility
68
ME AVG
35
Rank
#53 / 421 | - | 100.0% | - | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Indian Island (Old Town) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
89
Rank
#135 / 358 | No |
6
Facility
6
ME AVG
35
Rank
#323 / 421 | Private / Shared Rooms | 66.7% | Candy Sherman | 6 | 5 | 9 | 1.5 |
| Washington St |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Brewer | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
89
Rank
#193 / 358 | No |
33
Facility
33
ME AVG
35
Rank
#173 / 421 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Jem Estates |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Corinth (West Corinth) | 18
Facility
18
ME AVG
89
Rank
#99 / 358 | No |
0
Facility
0
ME AVG
35
Rank
#372 / 421 | - | 88.9% | Milinda Jo Adams | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Lincoln | 10
Facility
10
ME AVG
89
Rank
#105 / 358 | No |
8
Facility
8
ME AVG
35
Rank
#304 / 421 | Private / Shared Rooms | 100.0% | Vernon Taylor | 17 | 9 | 5 | 0.3 |
| Hampden Woods Manor |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hampden (Nealeys Corner) | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
89
Rank
#110 / 358 | No |
12
Facility
12
ME AVG
35
Rank
#273 / 421 | Private / Shared Rooms | 75.0% | Ellen Grant | 6 | 5 | 24 | 4.0 |
| Meadowview Group Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Orono | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
89
Rank
#110 / 358 | No |
38
Facility
38
ME AVG
35
Rank
#160 / 421 | 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Day Spring House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Dexter (Spooners Mill) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
89
Rank
#135 / 358 | No |
4
Facility
4
ME AVG
35
Rank
#337 / 421 | - | 100.0% | Derek E. Wood | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1.8 |
| Getchell Foster Homes |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Clifton | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
89
Rank
#175 / 358 | No |
0
Facility
0
ME AVG
35
Rank
#372 / 421 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Wintergreen Way |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Brewer | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
89
Rank
#135 / 358 | No |
0
Facility
0
ME AVG
35
Rank
#372 / 421 | - | - | Karen Qualls | 1 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Henry’s Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Eddington | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
89
Rank
#304 / 358 | No |
0
Facility
0
ME AVG
35
Rank
#372 / 421 | - | 100.0% | - | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0.8 |
| Pierce Residential Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hampden | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
89
Rank
#304 / 358 | No |
4
Facility
4
ME AVG
35
Rank
#337 / 421 | - | 100.0% | - | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0.2 |
Ideally situated in the quiet neighborhood of Brewer, ME, Wintergreen Way is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality care for their daily living activities from a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also promotes a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
Engaging events and exciting activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Here, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation with delightful and nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management and transfer assistance, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. The community is ideal for those seeking a worry-free retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Getchell Foster Homes is a welcoming haven in Clifton, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to those with intellectual and developmental conditions, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and monitoring services are also available to keep residents safe. The community is a good option for a worry-free retirement, especially with its nurturing environment.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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.
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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Make every moment count at Sand Road Waiver, a friendly community in Newport, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality services for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and healthy meals. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. With its top-notch services and beautifully maintained amenities, residents will surely have a blissful retirement.
Spend your golden years at Pierce Residential Care, a distinguished community in Hampden, ME, that offers assisted living. Exceptional non-medical services are also provided 24/7, including assistance with daily living activities, to maintain residents’ independence without worries. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are also provided. With its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience.
Ideally situated in the quiet neighborhood of Eddington, ME, Henry’s Place is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team that helps with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.
Residents are also encouraged to live actively with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, including light exercises and fun games. Delicious and healthy meals 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 needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its well-maintained amenities.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Live without worries at Dearone Care, a distinguished community in Corinth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also offers housekeeping services and an emergency call system, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With a variety of healthy dining options, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and state-of-the-art 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
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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.
- 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
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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.
- Includes
- 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.
- Includes
- 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.
- 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.
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