Page 14 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 401 senior communities in ME using ME Dept. of Health & 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: 36/ 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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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Westgate Manor
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Bangor
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 20
Rank #37 / 356
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 36
Rank #206 / 357
-
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #115 / 239
-3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #227 / 237
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #231 / 237
5.3
Facility 5.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #222 / 237
Marshwood Center
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lewiston
108
Facility 108
ME AVG 20
Rank #10 / 356
Yes
21
Facility 21
ME AVG 36
Rank #221 / 357
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #126 / 239
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Comfort Care
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Street. Lincoln
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Sheri Murphy1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #159 / 237
Ridley Road
SC
AL
Sanford (Springvale)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 36
Rank #343 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #161 / 237
1.5
Facility 1.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #153 / 237
Montello Heights Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
Lewiston
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 20
Rank #22 / 356
Yes
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 36
Rank #206 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Michele Carey1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 3
Rank #218 / 237
10.0
Facility 10.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #234 / 237
Montello Heights
SC
AL
IL
Lewiston
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 20
Rank #22 / 356
Yes
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 36
Rank #245 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Michele Carey1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 3
Rank #218 / 237
10.0
Facility 10.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #234 / 237
The Heron House
SC
AL
MC
Cumberland Foreside
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 20
Rank #90 / 356
Yes-Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #154 / 239
Ron Lessard1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #204 / 237
6.0
Facility 6.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #224 / 237
Hartland Rd Waiver
SC
AL
Palmyra (Thompson)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No-Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #159 / 237
Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home
SC
AL
Indian Island (Old Town)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 36
Rank #321 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #206 / 239
Candy Sherman1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 3
Rank #214 / 237
9.0
Facility 9.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #232 / 237
HFP Grace House
SC
AL
RESC
Lewiston
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
38
Facility 38
ME AVG 36
Rank #161 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME community we track that reports that metric, not just the 401 on this page.

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Overview of Westgate Manor

Nearly three decades in Bangor, Maine, and Westgate Manor is running close to full: 98.3% occupancy across its 65 beds. The single-story building covers about as many care types as a facility can, skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, hospice, palliative care, residential care, and respite care, all under one roof. The Walk Score here is 23, deep in car-dependent territory, so most trips off the property mean driving.

Rehabilitation is where the clinical focus really shows. Sub-acute rehabilitation and orthopedic transition services are both available, aimed at residents working back toward independence after surgery or a serious health event. The care team draws on physical therapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy staff, a multidisciplinary setup that matters most for residents whose recovery touches more than one area at once.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, which widens how families can cover a stay here. Rebecca Lopiansky owns the property.

Between 27 years of operating history, near-full occupancy, and a care model built around multiple therapy disciplines working together, Westgate Manor reads as an established, rehabilitation-focused nursing home built for residents navigating recovery alongside longer-term care needs.

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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 Comfort Care

Experience a better quality of life at Comfort Care, a distinct community in Lincoln, ME, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing exceptional support for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents make the most of their best 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 Montello Heights Retirement Community

Situated at the beautifully landscaped grounds at Lewiston, ME, Montello Heights Retirement Community is an ideal senior living community that offers affordable independent living and assisted living options. With their 24-hour nursing services, residents and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well-supported and living a comfortable life within a community that protects residents’ freedom and dignity while receiving additional assistance.

Montello Heights deeply values its residents’ comfort and convenience and ensures they get the support they need to live an easy life. Residents enjoy a host of amenities and services, including laundry, transportation, social activities, and fitness activities. The community also takes pride in providing savory chef-prepared meals that taste just like home-cooked meals and are tailored to accommodate special diets for those with low-sodium and diabetic needs.

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Overview of Montello Heights

Montello Heights Retirement Community is an independent living and assisted living home for seniors in Lewiston where a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness is met with full support. Residents of the community are encouraged to have a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance.

Montello’s lifestyle is easy and worry-free. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, social activities, and fitness activities.

Contact Montello Heights

Overview of The Heron House

On Route 1 in Cumberland Foreside, Maine, The Heron House is a single-story, 24-bed assisted living and memory care community sitting at 88% occupancy. 21 of its 24 beds are currently filled. It offers residents both private and semi-private rooms. Pets are welcome.

The service model is residential in character; home-cooked meals are served thrice daily. While regular housekeeping, laundry, and social programming are part of the standard offering. An on-site beauty salon rounds out the day-to-day amenities.
In-home physician services and in-home rehabilitation are available, meaning residents do not necessarily need to leave the building for basic medical and therapy needs. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the facility around the clock, with short-term rehab and respite care also on the service list.

The Walk Score is 1 out of a hundred. There are no errands that can be done on foot; this address requires a car for everything.

State inspections by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, dietary and food service, and housekeeping and upkeep.

A small, residential-model assisted living and memory care community in coastal Cumberland County: high occupancy, home-style operations, and a service stack that keeps most routine care in-house.

Contact The Heron House

Overview of Hartland Rd Waiver

Hartland Rd Waiver is an idyllic haven situated in the quiet setting of Palmyra, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality support for their personal needs and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.

Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to help residents make the most of their golden years amidst its welcoming spaces.

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Overview of Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home

Peacefully nestled near River Trail and Pavilion Park in Indian Islands, ME, Dr. Eunice Nelson Baumann Home is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities, including grooming and transfers, 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Housekeeping services and an emergency system are also provided, so residents can live without worries.

With a variety of engaging activities and exciting events, residents can live actively and explore new hobbies. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also available. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live the best of their golden years.

Contact Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home

Overview of Hfp Grace House

Live a worry-free retirement at Hfp Grace House, a distinguished community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier support tailored to residents’ daily living activities is provided around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a well-thought-out calendar of exciting events and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions as medication management is also provided. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden 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.