
Compare Senior Communities around Maine
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta | SC AL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Augusta | 108
Facility
108
ME AVG
20
Rank
#10 / 356 | No |
7
Facility
7
ME AVG
31
Rank
#316 / 422 | - | 94.5% | - | - | - | - |
| Westgate Manor | SC AL HOS MC NH PC RESC RC SNF | Bangor (Union Street) | 65
Facility
65
ME AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 356 | No |
23
Facility
23
ME AVG
31
Rank
#208 / 422 | - | 96.5% | A- | - | 3 | 16
Facility
16
ME AVG
3
Rank
#225 / 233 |
| Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living | SC AL HOS MC NH SNF | Broadway Bangor | 40
Facility
40
ME AVG
20
Rank
#62 / 356 | No |
95
Facility
95
ME AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 422 | - | 97.5% | - | Janet Edgecomb | 25 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| The Enclave of Scarborough | SC AL MC RC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 92
Facility
92
ME AVG
20
Rank
#13 / 356 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
ME AVG
31
Rank
#83 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Samantha Ashley Beaton | 20 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Atria Kennebunk | SC AL IL MC | Kennebunk | 74
Facility
74
ME AVG
20
Rank
#31 / 356 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
ME AVG
31
Rank
#104 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Jessica Goodell | 26 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Avita of Stroudwater | SC ADC AL IL MC | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
31
Rank
#232 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Scarborough Terrace | SC AL MC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77
Facility
77
ME AVG
20
Rank
#27 / 356 | No |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
31
Rank
#265 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | 68.8% | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth | SC AL IL MC | Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove) | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
20
Rank
#41 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
31
Rank
#232 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.7% | - | Deborah Riddell | 4 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Stroudwater Lodge | SC AL IL | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 115
Facility
115
ME AVG
20
Rank
#6 / 356 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
ME AVG
31
Rank
#240 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 84.3% | - | Nichole Doyer | 14 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Avita of Brunswick | SC AL MC | Brunswick (Brunswick Station) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
ME AVG
31
Rank
#227 / 422 | - | 89.3% | - | Monique Kay Thiboutot | 20 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton | SC AL MC RESC | Bridgton | 48
Facility
48
ME AVG
20
Rank
#58 / 356 | No |
10
Facility
10
ME AVG
31
Rank
#290 / 422 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 93.8% | - | Susan Robbins | 7 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Cape Memory Care | SC AL MC RESC | Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road) | 72
Facility
72
ME AVG
20
Rank
#32 / 356 | No |
14
Facility
14
ME AVG
31
Rank
#261 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 90.3% | - | Amanda Allen | 47 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#90 / 233 |
| Osher Inn At the Cedars | SC AL | Portland (North Deering) | 30
Facility
30
ME AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 356 | No |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
31
Rank
#89 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Katharine O\'Neill | 13 | - |
| Phillips-Strickland House | SC IL | Bangor (Stetson Square) | 48
Facility
48
ME AVG
20
Rank
#58 / 356 | No |
84
Facility
84
ME AVG
31
Rank
#20 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 87.5% | - | Sheldon Clyde Brett | 18 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#90 / 233 |
| Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Portland (North Deering) | 102
Facility
102
ME AVG
20
Rank
#12 / 356 | No |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
31
Rank
#89 / 422 | Private Rooms | 78.6% | - | - | - | - |
Marshwood Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is an exceptional senior living community located in Lewiston, ME. It provides a wide variety of living options and healthcare services, including assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. A recipient of the AHCA Bronze Quality Award, Marshwood Center has proven excellence in improving the overall well-being and health of everyone it serves.
Keeping a professional and compassionate level of service for its residents, Marshwood Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents through a spectrum of amenities, including a fitness room, housekeeping, individual climate control, and comfortable common and lounge areas where residents can gather with friends and family. During critical life moments, you need excellent support to understand your unique needs and when it comes to this, Marshwood Center is a community you can trust.
Androscoggin Up- Support Solutions is a distinguished community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household responsibilities with personalized care 24/7. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.
Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively with a variety of exciting social events and light exercises. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel safely based on their preferences. The community is a good place to spend retirement, especially with its nurturing setting and exceptional services.
Surrounded by thriving local amenities, like St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, Elm Street is an inviting haven that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, helping with their daily living activities 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, like game nights and light exercises, residents can live actively and try out new hobbies. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community creates the ideal setting where residents can make the most of their best years without worries.
Experience high-quality living at Sylvan Avenue, a distinct community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. The community provides exceptional support for residents’ special needs and daily living activities around the clock to ensure their comfort. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is provided.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.
Tucked in the heart of Oakland, Maine, Bedside Manor provides a haven of beautiful experiences tailored to the unique needs of its residents. Recognizing that these conditions impact not only the individuals but also their loved ones, Bedside Manor goes the extra mile to foster open communication with families, creating an environment that’s far from institutional. This secure home ensures the safety and well-being of its residents while maintaining a homelike ambiance that brings a sense of familiarity and tranquility.
Personalized attention and nursing services are the cornerstone of their approach, ensuring that each resident’s needs are met with the utmost care and consideration. Beyond their commitment to exceptional care, Bedside Manor also offers a range of creative activities, occasional outings, salon services, meal services, and outdoor areas that make life truly enjoyable. For those seeking a nurturing, memory care facility, Bedside Manor stands as a testament to the power of compassion, engagement, and creating a place that truly feels like home.
Age without worries at Joseph Street Foster Home, a blissful community in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.
Enriching activities and engaging programs, including fun games and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and meet dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With its dedicated services and purposely built amenities, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.
Franklin Street is a distinguished community in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. With a respectful and highly qualified team, residents receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents have more time to do the things they love, as housekeeping, linens, and laundry are taken care of.
A full calendar of well-thought-out activities and engaging programs is also conducted so that residents can remain active and socially engaged. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided to enhance residents’ living conditions. The community is ideal for those who need additional care for residents to live their golden years with ease.
Phillip Blanchette Residential is a Level III residential care facility located on Aroostook Road in Eagle Lake, Maine. Running as a single-story home with a licensed capacity of six beds, the property offers both private and shared room options within a small-scale, domestic environment. The program provides structured non-medical assistance and supervision for older adults who require help with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration.
The care model focuses on personal routines rather than institutional schedules, with daily tasks, housekeeping, and home-cooked meals managed by the on-site staff. State regulatory inspections show the home operates in substantial compliance with licensing guidelines, recording zero care deficiencies or formal complaints. The surrounding location in northern Maine is car-dependent, with a walkability score of zero, meaning a personal vehicle or coordinated medical transport is necessary for local travel, though Northern Maine General Hospital is situated less than a mile away.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the facility manager to inquire about current room vacancies and financial billing options.
Create memorable moments at The Franklin House, a distinct community in Franklin, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and inviting setting, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. A kind and specially trained team also provides top-notch assistance 24/7 for residents’ daily living activities to improve their quality of life.
With a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs, residents gain meaningful experiences and meet new friends. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed. Here, residents retain their independence while doing the things they love, surrounded by the community’s welcoming spaces.
Live blissfully in retirement at Stroudwater Street Residence, an inviting retreat in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.
Here, residents are encouraged to live actively with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful dining options. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel as they prefer. The community is a great choice for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Senior Communities in Maine
What is senior living?
Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.
How many senior communities are listed on this page?
This page features 401 senior communities in Maine. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior community in Maine?
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 Maine, 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 senior communities in Maine?
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.










