Page 19 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

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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. 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. 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.
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.
Capitol City Manor
SC
AL
Augusta
29Yes 41 -Becky Herndon206422.1
Hill Street Program
SC
IL
Biddeford
2No 74 100.0% Amin Sheikh1111.0
Westgate Estate PHA
SC
AL
Bowdoin
4No 8 75.0% Robin E. Boggs1000.0
Chandler House
SC
AL
Hl Newcastle (Newcastle)
2No 51 100.0% -1000.0
Knox Road House
SC
AL
Bar Harbor (Town Hill)
6No 9 100.0% -1000.0
Country Charm Lane
SC
AL
New Gloucester
3No 28 100.0% -1000.0
Mamie Powell Waiver Home
SC
AL
Eagle Lake
4No 15 100.0% -1000.0
Randolph House
SC
AL
City Randolph
2No 42 100.0% -1000.0
St. Mary’s D‘Youville Pavilion
SC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lewiston
210No- 78.7% Lorraine Hughes217281.3
Farmington Congregate Associates
SC
ADC
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
Farmington
16No 58 56.3% Diane Sinclair1122.0
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Overview of Capitol City Manor

Welcome to Capitol City Manor, an esteemed residential care facility located in Augusta, Maine. Situated in the heart of the capital city, this community provides residents with a haven of comfort and convenience. With carefully designed beds totaling 29, this assisted living community offers personalized care and attention within a warm and inviting environment.

Prioritizing residents’ comfort and well-being, the facility provides local transportation, dietary services, housekeeping, laundry facilities, and a diverse range of engaging activities. Augusta, as the capital of Maine, offers a wealth of services and attractions, ensuring that residents can enjoy a vibrant and enriching experience. The proximity to Maine General Medical Center, easy access to the Togus Veterans Hospital, the Maine State Library and Museum, and various shopping areas enhances the convenience of living at Capitol City Manor. Experience the exceptional care and the unique blend of urban life that define Capitol City Manor.

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Overview of Hill Street Program

Hill Street Program offers independent living in Biddeford, ME. Residents have private living space and access to community services without daily care, while resident service coordination can help organize support related to day to day needs.

With two beds, the community is a small setting that may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Amin Sheikh serves as the administrator.

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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 Chandler House

Chandler House is an assisted living community in Newcastle, ME, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment. With two beds, it is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

A Walk Score of 51 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Knox Road House

Knox Road House is an assisted living community in Bar Harbor, Maine, in the Town Hill neighborhood. Residents have their own apartments while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, and the six bed size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

All six listed beds are currently occupied, so the home has 100 percent occupancy.

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Country Charm Lane

15 Country Charm Ln, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Overview of Country Charm Lane

Spend a worry-free retirement at Country Charm Lane, a blissful haven in New Gloucester, ME, offering assisted living. With a dedicated and well-trained team available around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and bathing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively with plenty of fun activities and engaging programs. A well-thought-out dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicine as prescribed. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Mamie Powell Waiver Home

Experience the best of your golden years at Mamie Powell Waiver Home, a friendly community in Eagle Lake, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock for residents’ comfort. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.

Focusing on residents’ wellness and leisure, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently. The community’s nurturing setting and well-maintained amenities allow residents to have a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Randolph House

Spend a worry-free retirement at Randolph House, a loving community in Randolph, ME, that offers assisted living. With top-tier services 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, as well as household tasks. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents can spend their days as they please, accompanied by fun activities, social events, and light exercises. A variety of well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a great choice for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of St. Mary’s D‘youville Pavilion

St. Mary’s D’youville Pavilion offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, independent living, and memory care in Lewiston, ME. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 210 beds, so residents share the setting with more residents and staff and usually have access to more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4h 12m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Lorraine Hughes serves as the administrator.

Short-term rehabilitation is available through The Rehab Center and other rehabilitation services, giving a resident a focused stay for recovery rather than ongoing residence. June’s Garden, a beauty salon, social events, and outings give residents places and activities beyond their living spaces, while daily Mass provides a regular religious service for residents who wish to attend.

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Overview of Farmington Congregate Associates

Farmington Congregate Associates provides nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, residential care, and skilled nursing in Farmington, ME. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks. Adult day care provides daytime care without an overnight stay, and residential care combines a place to live with ongoing care on site.

The community has 16 beds, making it a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Private and shared rooms are available, so a resident can have an individual room or share a room with another person.

A 56% occupancy rate means the home is not filled to its full 16 bed capacity. With a Walk Score of 58, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for certain trips. Diane Sinclair serves as administrator.

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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