Page 18 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

Compare Senior Communities around Maine

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. 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. SC (Senior Communities): ADS (Adult Day Services):
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.
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.
Becket House
SC
AL
Litchfield
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 20
Rank #103 / 356
No-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #216 / 239
Fred French1
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
Westgate Estate PHA
SC
AL
Bowdoin
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 36
Rank #302 / 357
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #186 / 239
Robin E. Boggs1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Bradman Place
SC
AL
Auburn
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 36
Rank #136 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Brian Vye1
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
Hill Street Program
SC
IL
Biddeford
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
74
Facility 74
ME AVG 36
Rank #40 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Amin Sheikh1
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
The Home at Pleasant Street
SC
AL
Oxford
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 36
Rank #271 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Bennett Apt-Support Solutions
SC
AL
Auburn
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 20
Rank #351 / 356
No
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 36
Rank #187 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Whittier House
SC
AL
New Gloucester
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 36
Rank #313 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Calais Day Program
SC
ADS
Calais
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 20
Rank #92 / 356
No
62
Facility 62
ME AVG 36
Rank #68 / 357
-Thomas A. Michaud2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Riverview House
SC
AL
RESC
Addison
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No-
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #206 / 239
-3
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #97 / 237
Seal Cove
SC
AL
Ellsworth
90
Facility 90
ME AVG 20
Rank #15 / 356
No
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 36
Rank #51 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Mercedes Gray3
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #206 / 237
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #180 / 237
1.3
Facility 1.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #150 / 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 Becket House

Becket House is an idyllic haven in Litchfield, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, top-tier support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 24/7. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Here, residents can live actively and gain meaningful experiences with a jam-packed calendar of exciting events and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community continuously promotes a warm and supportive environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

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Overview of Westgate Estate Pha

Have a blissful retirement at Westgate Estate Pha, an inviting retreat in Bowdoin, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, are taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also provides medication management and an emergency alert system for convenience and safety.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and allow them to gain meaningful experiences. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s stress-free setting makes it an ideal retirement destination for those needing assistance to live a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Bradman Place

Bradman Place is an idyllic retreat in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household chores, are taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without worries. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its vibrant and supportive setting.

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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 The Home at Pleasant Street

Located in the serene setting of Oxford, ME, The Home at Pleasant Street is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are not a worry with top-notch support provided around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its supportive and welcoming environment.

Contact The Home at Pleasant Street

Overview of Bennett Apt-Support Solutions

Age without worries at Bennett Apt-Support Solutions, an idyllic haven in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team that helps with their daily living activities around the clock. The community also features an intimate and accessible setting, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. Here, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s well-maintained amenities and individualized services.

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Overview of Whittier House

Situated in the quiet residential area of New Gloucester, ME, Whittier House is a loving haven that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities 24/7. Medication management and an emergency alert system are also provided to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.

There is always something fun to do with engaging activities and recreational programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Have a delightful dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel witout hassles. The community is a good place for those looking to spend their golden years comfortably, accompanied by its well-maintained amenities and high-quality services.

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Overview of Calais Day Program

Based in Calais Community Hospital in Calais, ME, Calais Day Program is an astounding community that offers adult day care. Dedicated to older adults’ holistic wellness, the community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for their comfort. Here, older adults are also encouraged to live actively and interact with their surroundings.

Emotional support is provided to prevent older adults from getting lonely, as well as fun recreational programs for social interactions. With a cheerful and friendly team, older adults are guaranteed to make the most of their stay while allowing their loved ones to rest during the day. The community is a good option for those seeking a lively program where older adults can spend their golden years with peers of the same age.

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Overview of Riverview House

Situated in the peaceful residential area of Addison, ME, Riverview House is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ living experience, top-notch services are provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.

Focusing on leisure and wellness, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s supportive environment and accessible amenities ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Seal Cove

19 General Moore Way, Ellsworth, ME 04605-1860
Overview of Seal Cove

Seal Cove is a 90-bed assisted housing and residential care community at 19 General Moore Way in Ellsworth, Maine, in Hancock County. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with a mix of short-term and longer-term stays; roughly two-thirds of new admissions arrive on Medicare for short-term rehabilitation, with private-pay and Medicaid residents accounting for the rest. Ranked first out of 247 Maine homes, Seal Cove operates at full capacity with no current availability at 100 percent occupancy.

The facility is licensed under Maine’s Assisted Housing Program rather than CMS’s skilled nursing framework. State licensing inspections since 2025 show 5 deficiencies per year, 12 percent below the Maine average of 5.7, with no critical findings, fines, and immediate jeopardy. A substantiated complaint in March 2025 involved incomplete medication administration records for two residents; the most recent annual inspection in October 2025 cited a malfunctioning call bell and a pet odor issue, both low severity.

Built for residents needing assisted living, memory care, or post-acute residential care in Ellsworth, Seal Cove serves a predominantly Medicare and Medicaid population in Hancock County.

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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.