Page 2 of 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Type of Care AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
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.
Crescent Place Group Home
AL
Biddeford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
91
Facility 91
ME AVG 35
Rank #8 / 307
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Round Hill
AL
Biddeford (Five Points)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
68
Facility 68
ME AVG 35
Rank #44 / 307
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School Street Home
AL
Sanford
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 17
Rank #149 / 329
No
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 35
Rank #20 / 307
Private / Shared Rooms--
Harmony Lane
AL
Biddeford
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 35
Rank #285 / 307
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Countryside Adult Family Care Home
AL
Buxton (Buxton Center)
-No
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 35
Rank #202 / 307
Private / Semi-Private Semi-Private--
Heath House
AL
Saco
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No-Private / Shared RoomsShane Ashe2
Forest Street
AL
Saco
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 35
Rank #127 / 307
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for York County. See how we rank facilities

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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 Forest Street

Spend your golden years at Forest Street, a distinct retreat in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. With the community’s dedication to residents’ well-being, personalized care for their daily living activities is provided around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they truly enjoy.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, fun activities and enriching programs are conducted based on their interests. Here, residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community continuously promotes a warm and nurturing environment, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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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 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 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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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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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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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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Assisted Living in York County at a glance

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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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.