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Page 11 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 401 senior communities communities in Maine using Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in ME
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Avg Walk Score: 31/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Maine. 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: 20The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 Edgecomb25
-
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 Beaton20
-
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 Goodell26
-
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 Hoppe21
-
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 Kingsley28
-
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 Riddell4
-
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 Doyer14
-
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 Thiboutot20
-
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 Robbins7
-
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 Allen47
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\'Neill13-
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 Brett18
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% ----
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Overview of Marshwood Center

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.

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Overview of Androscoggin Up-Support Solutions

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.

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Overview of Elm Street

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.

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Overview of Sylvan Avenue

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.

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Overview of Bedside Manor

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.

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Overview of Joseph Street Foster 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.

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Overview of Franklin Street

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.

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Overview of Phillip Blanchette Residential

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.

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Overview of The Franklin House

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.

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Overview of Stroudwater Street Residence

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.

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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 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.