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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 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 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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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 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 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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Overview of Hill Street Program

Live without worries at Hill Street Program, an idyllic community in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-notch care for their daily living activities around the clock. With its intimate and welcoming setting, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected through fun activities and wellness programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience. The community’s high-quality services and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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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 Foss Home

Located in the serene setting of Limerick, ME, Foss Home is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, enriching activities and engaging programs are conducted. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends with diverse dining options that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. The community is great for those aiming to maintain independence while receiving the utmost care they need.

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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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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.