Best Assisted Living in York County, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 assisted living communities in York 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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17 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in York 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 York 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Crescent Place Group Home
AL
Biddeford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
91
Facility 91
ME AVG 36
Rank #10 / 357
--Georgina Ivers6--
Milliken Mills
AL
Old Orchard Beach (Saco)
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 20
Rank #351 / 356
No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 36
Rank #313 / 357
- 100.0% -6
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #142 / 233
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #185 / 233
Godin House
AL
Biddeford
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 36
Rank #99 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% Shane Ashe7
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #90 / 233
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #91 / 233
The Gathering Place Adult Social Day Center
AL
ADC
Kittery
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 20
Rank #92 / 356
No
28
Facility 28
ME AVG 36
Rank #194 / 357
- 90.0% Jill Larson6
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Rose
AL
D Biddeford (Biddeford)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 36
Rank #99 / 357
- 100.0% Shane Ashe5
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #163 / 233
0.8
Facility 0.8
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #203 / 233
Village Green
AL
Saco
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 36
Rank #191 / 357
- 100.0% -9
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Priors Circle
AL
Saco
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 36
Rank #178 / 357
- 100.0% -8
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Lenox Street Home
AL
Sanford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 36
Rank #79 / 357
- 100.0% -10
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Heath House
AL
Saco
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No-Private / Shared Rooms 75.0% Shane Ashe14
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #163 / 233
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 233
Ridley Road
AL
Sanford (Springvale)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 36
Rank #343 / 357
- 100.0% -9
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #142 / 233
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 233

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for York County.

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Overview of Crescent Place Group Home

Conveniently located in the lively setting of Biddeford, ME, Crescent Place Group Home is a vibrant community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel without worries. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

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Milliken Mills

145 Milliken Mills Rd, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Overview of Milliken Mills

Beautifully situated near Cascade Falls Trail in Old Orchard Beach, ME, Milliken Mills is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with top-notch support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

A variety of recreational activities and wellness programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a satisfactory dining experience with a variety of well-blanced dining options. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Godin House

Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Biddeford, ME, Godin House is a distinct community that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ living experiences, providing high–quality assistance for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. With accessible and secure accommodations, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation services, and parking spaces are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of The Gathering Place Adult Social Day Center

Based in Kittery, ME, The Gathering Place Adult Social Day Center is a vibrant community that offers adult day care. Here, older adults are encouraged to make new friends and live actively, accompanied by friendly companions. Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community ensures older adults feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

A variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted based on older adults’ interests to keep them active. With its ideal location next to a preschool, the community fosters a nurturing setting where older adults can interact with children. The community strives to prevent isolation and help uplift older adults’ moods with its dedicated services.

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Rose

445 Main St Apt D, Biddeford, ME 04005
Overview of Rose

Experience a worry-free retirement at Rose, an idyllic haven in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like dressing and transferring, and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

For recreation and wellness, fun activities and enriching programs, including social events and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently. With its supportive setting and beautifully maintained amenities, residents can make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Village Green

Village Green is an outstanding haven in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, top-tier support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, is provided 24/7. Accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Light exercises and fun events are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Catering to residents’ nutritional needs and tastes, a variety of healthy dining options are served. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.

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Overview of Priors Circle

Age without worries at Priors Circle, an astounding community in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-tier services for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents can take their medications as prescribed.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of fun activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Transportation services are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. With its supportive environment and top-tier services, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Lenox Street Home

Conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Sanford, ME, Lenox Street Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, 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.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are available for comfort and convenience. The community strives to help residents live without worries in retirement amidst its nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Heath House

Spend your best years at Heath House, an outstanding community in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents’ daily living activities and household tasks are taken care of, so they can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also features an emergency alert system in its secure accommodations, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging social events is conducted. 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 daily living activities. Residents can live to their potential amidst the community’s warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Ridley Road

Make the most of your best years at Ridley Road, an inviting retreat in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock to ensure residents’ comfort. The community also offers housekeeping and laundry services, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. With well-thought-out dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community’s supportive environment and accessible amenities create the ideal setting where residents can flourish in their golden years.

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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 York 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 17 assisted living facilities in York 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 York 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 York 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 York 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.