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Best Assisted Living in Somerset County, ME

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 9 homes in Somerset County, ME

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Maine Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

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Shared Living 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.

Saint Albans (Nutter Corner)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 89
Rank #135 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% 18-30.2
House In Shawmut
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.

Shawmut
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 89
Rank #135 / 358
No
25
Facility 25
ME AVG 35
Rank #198 / 421
- 83.3% 18-00.0
Grange Waiver
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.

Hinckley
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 89
Rank #135 / 358
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #304 / 421
- 100.0% 28630.1
Somerset 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.

Norridgewock
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 89
Rank #110 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
Private / Shared Rooms-15-00.0
Houghton 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.

Madison
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 89
Rank #175 / 358
No
41
Facility 41
ME AVG 35
Rank #145 / 421
Private / Shared Rooms-15380.5
Gallagher Cottage Waiver
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.

Hinckley
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 89
Rank #193 / 358
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #304 / 421
- 100.0% 16-40.3
Madison 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.

Madison (Martin Corner)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 89
Rank #193 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
- 50.0% 13-120.9
Hartland Rd Waiver
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.

Palmyra (Thompson)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 89
Rank #248 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% 13-20.2
East Pond 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.

Smithfield
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 89
Rank #248 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
- 66.7% 7-00.0
Overview of Shared Living Group Home

Shared Living Group Home is a welcoming haven in Saint Albans, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively with fun recreational activities and exciting social events. A variety of nutritious dining options are also prepared, so residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community strives to help residents live comfortably in retirement with its top-notch services and friendly setting.

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Overview of House in Shawmut

Make the most of your best years at House in Shawmut, a loving community in Shawmut, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing dedicated support for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with enriching activities and exciting events that highlight their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, ensuring residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to maintain their independence without hassles, especially with its high-quality services and friendly setting.

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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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Somerset House

395 Waterville Rd, Norridgewock, ME 04957
Overview of Somerset House

Live a worry-free retirement at Somerset House, a loving community in Norridgewock, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-notch services for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, so residents can enjoy a convenient lifestyle.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs, including social events and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for comfort and safety. The community promotes a warm and inviting environment, ensuring residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Madison House

92 White School House Rd, Madison, ME 04950
Overview of Madison House

Madison House is a welcoming retreat in Madison, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, daily living activities are taken care of 24/7. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

Fun activities and light exercises 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. Here, residents do not have to worry about travelling to their appointments, as transportation services and parking spaces are also available. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its supportive environment.

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Overview of Houghton House

Houghton House is an idyllic retreat in Madison, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ well-being, exceptional support for their daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, is provided around the clock. Residents also have a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those looking to live a blissful retirement, especially with its high-quality services and nurturing setting.

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Overview of Gallagher Cottage Waiver

Beautifully situated near the Kennebec River in Skowhegan, ME, Gallagher Cottage Waiver is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, with top-notch support around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.

A well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. With its friendly setting and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Hartland Rd Waiver

Hartland Rd Waiver is an idyllic haven situated in the quiet setting of Palmyra, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality support for their personal needs and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.

Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to help residents make the most of their golden years amidst its welcoming spaces.

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Overview of East Pond Home

Spend your best years at East Pond Home, a dedicated community in Smithfield, ME, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free lifestyle.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests. Delicious and 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. Featuring state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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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 Somerset 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 9 assisted living facilities in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset 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.