Best Assisted Living in Washington County, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 assisted living communities in Washington 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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We analyzed These are the facilities in Washington County, ME our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Washington County, ME.
6 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 28/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington 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: 6The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
Sandy Brook Home
AL
Danforth
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 36
Rank #271 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms 83.3% -8
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
The Grace Home 2
AL
Columbia (Columbia Falls)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #108 / 356
No-- 87.5% Heather Hanson38
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 3
Rank #182 / 233
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #91 / 233
Machias Boarding Home
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Machias
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 36
Rank #79 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% -8
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Neighborhood Residential
AL
Marshfield (Hoyttown)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 36
Rank #224 / 357
- 100.0% Victor K. Mubang10
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #114 / 233
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #119 / 233
New Horizons Adult Family Care Home
AL
Calais (Milltown)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #108 / 356
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 36
Rank #206 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms-Jyoti Madnani---
Riverview House
AL
RESC
Addison
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No-- 66.7% -7
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #90 / 233
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #91 / 233

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME community we track that reports that metric, not just the 6 analyzed for Washington County.

Overview of Sandy Brook Home

Live blissfully at Sandy Brook Home, a blissful haven in Danforth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. Residents also experience a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.

Exciting events and fun recreational programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its top-tier services and beautifully maintained amenities.

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Overview of The Grace Home 2

Spend your golden years at The Grace Home 2, a blissful retreat in Columbia, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and friendly setting, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities and household chores 24/7 to maintain their independence without worries.

Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, fun events and light exercises are conducted. Here, residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s high-quality services and beautifully maintained amenities ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Machias Boarding Home

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Machias, ME, Machias Boarding Home is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with top-notch care provided around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed, as medication reminders are also provided. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years, especially with its nurturing environment and dedicated services.

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Overview of Neighborhood Residential

Live without worries at Neighborhood Residential, a distinct community in Marshfield, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including transferring and grooming, are taken are of with top-notch assistance around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, movie nights, card games, and light exercises are conducted. A variety of well-balanced ining options are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed through medication reminders. With its accessible amenities and friendly setting, residents are guaranteed to have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of New Horizons Adult Family Care Home

New Horizons Adult Family Care Home is a distinct community in Calais, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch services for their daily living activities, including bathing and dressing, are provided around the clock. With accessible and specially designed accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe.

Promoting an active lifestyle and socially connected, fun recreational actitvieis and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community is a great place to spend retirement, accompanied by its friendly environment and well-kept amenities.

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Overview of Riverview House

Situated in the peaceful residential area of Addison, ME, Riverview House is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ living experience, top-notch services are provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.

Focusing on leisure and wellness, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s supportive environment and accessible amenities ensure residents have 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Washington 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 6 assisted living facilities in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.