Page 18 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 416 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Montello Heights
SC
AL
IL
Lewiston
-Yes 16 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Caitlin Cline186392.2
Montello Heights Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
Lewiston
-Yes 23 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Caitlin Cline186392.2
Joseph Street Foster Home
SC
AL
Houlton
6No 31 - 100.0% -1000.0
Waldo County Spectrum Generations Adp
SC
NH
ADC
RC
Belfast
30No 71 - 33.3% Tarsha Ann Rewa2121.0
Becket House
SC
AL
Litchfield
10No-- 60.0% Fred French1166.0
Burr Adult Residential Care Home
SC
AL
Brewer
6No 68 --Mary Jane Mcdade133141.1
Changing Tides
SC
AL
Harrington
6No 10 Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% Tara L. Strout1033.0
Sandy Brook Home
SC
AL
Danforth
6No 12 Private / Shared Rooms 83.3% -2000.0
Pearce Brook Home
SC
AL
Houlton
5No 36 - 100.0% -1000.0
Riverview House
SC
AL
RESC
Addison
3No-- 66.7% -3110.3
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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.

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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 Waldo County Spectrum Generations Adp

Waldo County Spectrum Generations Adp provides adult day care and respite care in Belfast, Maine. Adult day care gives participants a daytime setting for care and support rather than an overnight placement, while respite care offers short term support for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage. Together, these services may suit someone who attends during the day or needs a brief change in caregiving arrangements.

The program has 30 beds and is part of the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center. Spectrum Generations owns the facility, and Tarsha Ann Rewa serves as administrator. Its smaller capacity gives participants a defined setting without implying a particular level of staffing or care.

Programs and services include Family Caregiver Support, Aging & Disability Resources, Nutrition, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Home & Community Services, Healthy Living for ME, Advocacy, Center Activities, Celebrity Chef Challenge, and Midcoast programming. The dining program offers nutritionally balanced meals prepared by chefs, with social dining available at community centers. An on site pool provides an option for water based activities, and the Cohen Community Center and Muskie Community Center are also listed among the amenities.

A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. For someone attending the program who no longer drives, that can support independent access to nearby errands.

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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 Burr Adult Residential Care Home

“Peacefully nestled in Brewer, ME, Burr Adult Residential Care Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Residents ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team that helps with their daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Focusing on residents’ enjoyment and wellness, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to highlight their interests and strengths. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents take their medicines as prescribed with medication management. With its exceptional services and purposely designed amenities, residents will surely make the most of their best years. “

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Overview of Changing Tides

Changing Tides is a friendly community in Harrington, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, the community strives to accommodate up to six residents and help with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are provided.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of exciting events and fun activities are conducted. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Sandy Brook Home

Live blissfully at Sandy Brook Home, a blissful haven in Danforth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. Residents also experience a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.

Exciting events and fun recreational programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its top-tier services and beautifully maintained amenities.

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Overview of Pearce Brook Home

Situated in the quiet residential area of Houlton, ME, Pearce Brook Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ well-being, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

With a variety of exciting events and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely, as transportation services are also available. The community is a great choice for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, accompanied by its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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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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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 416 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.

Senior Communities in Maine at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 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: 17The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90