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Best Assisted Living in York County, ME

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 20 homes in York 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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Crescent Place 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.

Biddeford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 89
Rank #135 / 358
No
91
Facility 91
ME AVG 35
Rank #10 / 421
---600.0
Countryside Adult Family Care 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.

Buxton (Buxton Center)
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Facility -
ME AVG 89
No
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 35
Rank #247 / 421
Private / Semi-Private Semi-Private-----
School Street 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.

Sanford
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 89
Rank #175 / 358
No
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 35
Rank #24 / 421
Private / Shared Rooms-----
Harmony Lane
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.

Biddeford
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 89
Rank #304 / 358
No
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 35
Rank #337 / 421
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Milliken Mills
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 Orchard Beach (Saco)
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 89
Rank #353 / 358
No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 35
Rank #315 / 421
- 100.0% -630.5
The Gathering Place Adult Social Day Center
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.

ADS

Adult Day Services

Kittery
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 89
Rank #94 / 358
No
28
Facility 28
ME AVG 35
Rank #194 / 421
- 90.0% Jill Larson600.0
Heath 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.

Saco
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 89
Rank #193 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
Private / Shared Rooms 75.0% Shane Ashe1440.3
Sunny Lane
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term 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.

Sanford (South Sanford)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 89
Rank #193 / 358
No
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 35
Rank #352 / 421
- 100.0% -1020.2
Lenox Street 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.

Sanford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 89
Rank #135 / 358
No
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 35
Rank #79 / 421
- 100.0% -1000.0
Round Hill
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.

Biddeford (Five Points)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 89
Rank #193 / 358
No
68
Facility 68
ME AVG 35
Rank #53 / 421
---500.0
Waban Morrells Mill 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.

North Berwick
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 89
Rank #193 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
- 75.0% -1630.2
Temple House
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term 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.

Biddeford
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 89
Rank #193 / 358
No
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 35
Rank #99 / 421
- 50.0% Shane Ashe710.1
Godin 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.

Biddeford
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 89
Rank #248 / 358
No
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 35
Rank #99 / 421
Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% Shane Ashe710.1
Forest 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.

Saco
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 89
Rank #248 / 358
No
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 35
Rank #155 / 421
---1400.0
Foss 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.

Limerick
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 89
Rank #248 / 358
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 35
Rank #372 / 421
- 100.0% Shane Ashe940.4
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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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Overview of Countryside Adult Family Care Home

Live a laid-back lifestyle at Countryside Adult Family Care Home, an inviting community situated in the quiet setting of Buxton, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. The community also provides incontinence care and medication management for residents’ comfort and convenience.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging programs and stimulating activities, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, ensuring residents can travel without worries. The community is a good option for a blissful retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of School Street Home

Conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Sanford, ME, School Street Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. The community also provides top-notch services for residents’ daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging programs and enriching activities are conducted. With a variety of nutritious dining options, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely, as transportation services are also available. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and supportive setting.

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Overview of Harmony Lane

Experience a worry-free retirement at Harmony Lane, a distinguished community in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their personal needs with a kind and highly qualified team available around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

A carefully curated calendar of exciting events and fun recreational programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their best years.

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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 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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Temple House

445 Main Street Ste B, Biddeford, ME 04005
Overview of Temple House

Live with dignity at Temple House, an inviting community in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-notch support for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. Transferring assistance and medication management are also provided for convenience and safety.

Prioritizing residents’ enjoyment and wellness, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests and strengths. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its exceptional services and purposely designed amenities, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Sunny Lane

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Sunny Lane, a friendly retreat in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. With top-tier services 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also available for convenience and safety. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Waban Morrells Mill Home

Spend your golden years at Waban Morrells Mill Home, a distinguished community in North Berwick, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, with top-tier assistance around the clock. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted tokeep residents’ active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort with delicious and healthy dining options that also cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely with transportation services. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Round Hill

Make every moment count at Round Hill, an idyllic retreat in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, high-quality assistance is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks, so residents experience a hassle-free living.

With fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents can freely interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared, so residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s purposely designed accommodations and nurturing environment.

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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 20 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.