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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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Last updated
Jun 2026
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401 homes
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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.

Huntington Common
SC
AL
IL
MC
Kennebunk
82
Facility 82
ME AVG 20
Rank #21 / 357
Yes
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 31
Rank #188 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #177 / 244
- Peggy Farrington 17
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #186 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Scarborough Terrace
SC
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 357
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #208 / 244
A+ David Kingsley 28
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
SC
AL
MC
RC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #33 / 357
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 31
Rank #113 / 422
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #128 / 244
- Bridgette Keegan 48
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #269 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Avita of Stroudwater
SC
ADC
AL
IL
MC
Westbrook (Landing Road)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #30 / 357
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #155 / 244
A+ Tracy Hoppe 21
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Enclave of Scarborough
SC
AL
MC
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 20
Rank #13 / 357
No
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 31
Rank #83 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed - - Samantha Ashley Beaton 20
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
SC
AL
RC
Portland (Back Cove)
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 20
Rank #22 / 357
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 31
Rank #136 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #136 / 244
A+ Leann Flohr 34
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 3
Rank #300 / 306
0.6
Facility 0.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #266 / 306
Bay Square at Yarmouth
SC
AL
MC
RC
Yarmouth
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #42 / 357
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 31
Rank #136 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #167 / 244
C Jessica Goodell 17
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #214 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306
Dirigo Pines
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Orono
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 20
Rank #56 / 357
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
1 Bed - - Paul Arbour 2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Captain Lewis Residence
SC
AL
Farmingdale
34
Facility 34
ME AVG 20
Rank #72 / 357
Yes
34
Facility 34
ME AVG 31
Rank #172 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
26.5%
Facility 26.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #243 / 244
A+ Susan Dutil 8
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 3
Rank #293 / 306
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #292 / 306
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
SC
AL
IL
MC
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 20
Rank #46 / 357
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 31
Rank #254 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #122 / 244
- Renee Hanscom 75
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #261 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Clover Health Care
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Auburn (Minot Avenue)
109
Facility 109
ME AVG 20
Rank #9 / 357
Yes
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 31
Rank #122 / 422
Private Rooms - A+ - 6
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #302 / 306
76
Facility 76
ME AVG 3
Rank #306 / 306
12.7
Facility 12.7
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #306 / 306
Marshwood Center
SC
HC
NH
PC
RC
Lewiston
108
Facility 108
ME AVG 20
Rank #10 / 357
Yes
21
Facility 21
ME AVG 31
Rank #223 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #149 / 244
- - 4
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #293 / 306
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 3
Rank #303 / 306
7.5
Facility 7.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #305 / 306
Crest View Manor
SC
AL
Houlton
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 20
Rank #93 / 357
No
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 31
Rank #353 / 422
Private / Shared Rooms - A+ Alysia Sutherland 31
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 3
Rank #286 / 306
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #245 / 306
Patten Pond House
SC
AL
Surry
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 31
Rank #373 / 422
Private / Shared Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #156 / 244
- Samantha Grey 31
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 306
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #269 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306
Gorham House
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 20
Rank #36 / 357
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 31
Rank #63 / 422
Private Rooms
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #184 / 244
A- - 4
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #293 / 306
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #297 / 306
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #300 / 306
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Overview of Dirigo Pines – Orono

Ranked as one of the best independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term, and skilled nursing homes in Orono, Dirigo Pines is an upscale community with amenities that promote fun and relaxation in an inviting environment. The vibrant community encourages seniors to build an active social life while not worrying about any chores to do. Dirgi Pines is outstanding in their service for combining passion and care in the comfort of home.
Dirigo Pines services offered are designed to allow flexibility for families, these include respite care, short-term stays, and specialized care. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

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Overview of Clover Living Center

Clover Living Center is an esteemed community in Auburn, ME, that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term care. Those with cognitive conditions and other complex healthcare needs receive personalized care from a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping, maintenance, and concierge services are also provided, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Promoting a vibrant lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of recreational programs, fitness programs, and enriching events are conducted. Physical, occupational, and speech thrapry are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. With restaurant-style dining, residents have a delightful dining experience that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community also features plenty of amenities for leisure and wellness, including a beauty shop, a bistro, a bar, a whirlpool bath, a spa, a garden, and a patio.

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Overview of Senior Care Center

Experience a blissful retirement at Senior Care Center, an idyllic community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. The community also helps with administering medications to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

With a variety of recreational activities 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 preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. Here, residents can live to their potential, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and high-quality services.

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Overview of The Gathering Place Adult Social Day Center

Based in Kittery, ME, The Gathering Place Adult Social Day Center is a vibrant community that offers adult day care. Here, older adults are encouraged to make new friends and live actively, accompanied by friendly companions. Promoting a bright and friendly environment, the community ensures older adults feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

A variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted based on older adults’ interests to keep them active. With its ideal location next to a preschool, the community fosters a nurturing setting where older adults can interact with children. The community strives to prevent isolation and help uplift older adults’ moods with its dedicated services.

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Overview of Crest View Manor

Cherish every moment in retirement at Crest View Manor, an inviting retreat in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. The community prioritizes residents’ welfare, providing top-notch assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Medication management, incontinence care, and housekeeping services are also provided, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and fun recreational programs, residents have more opportunities to explore new hobbies and meet peers of the same age. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently with transportation services. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, especially with its nurturing and inviting environment.

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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 Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation receive personalized care uniquely designed based on their needs. Specializing in skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, residents live their best lives because of excellent services that help a speedy recovery. Essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Jem Estates

Jem Estates is an idyllic retreat in Corinth, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing those with physical disabilities, high-quality care is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

To improve residents’ living experiences, fitness classes and fun activities are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Here, residents also enjoy delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents have a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Richmond Eldercare

Richmond Eldercare is a trusted community in Richmond, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps clean and maintain its cozy accommodations, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. With its dedicated services and supportive environment, the community ensures residents can live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Farmington Congregate Associates

Farmington Congregate Associates is an astounding retreat nestled near Powder Hill Trails in Farmington, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, with personalized care around the clock. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and fun programs is conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. With delightful and well-balanced dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Featuring cozy communal spaces and well-maintained amenities, the community strives to provide residents with the finest experience 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.