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Compare Senior Communities around Maine The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
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| Huntington Common |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Kennebunk | 82 | Yes | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 80.5% | - | Peggy Farrington | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0.1 |
| Avita of Brunswick |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Brunswick (Brunswick Station) | 75 | No | 20 | - | 89.3% | - | Monique Kay Thiboutot | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Scarborough Terrace |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77 | No | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed | 68.8% | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Brewer | 72 | No | 49 | Private / Shared | 94.4% | - | Bridgette Keegan | 48 | 6 | 7 | 0.1 |
| Avita of Stroudwater |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 75 | No | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| The Enclave of Scarborough |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 92 | No | 57 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Samantha Ashley Beaton | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Atria Kennebunk |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Kennebunk | 74 | Yes | 51 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 100.0% | - | Jessica Goodell | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cape Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road) | 72 | No | 14 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 90.3% | - | Amanda Allen | 47 | 10 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Portland (Back Cove) | 80 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 92.5% | A+ | Leann Flohr | 34 | 12 | 20 | 0.6 |
| Stroudwater Lodge |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 115 | No | 18 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 84.3% | - | Nichole Doyer | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bolster Heights Residential Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Auburn (New Auburn) | 84 | No | 48 | - | 95.2% | - | Merissa Poland | 35 | 6 | 10 | 0.3 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove) | 60 | Yes | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.7% | - | Deborah Riddell | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bay Square at Yarmouth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Yarmouth | 60 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 83.3% | F | Jessica Goodell | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0.2 |
| The Grande At South Portland |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | South Portland | 52 | No | 32 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40.4% | - | Caitlin Marsanskis | 9 | 4 | 14 | 1.6 |
| Dirigo Pines |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Orono | 50 | Yes | 1 | 1 Bed | - | - | Paul Arbour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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Cherish every moment of your retirement at Lakeview Terrace Residential Care Facility, a distinct community in Lincoln, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medications as prescribed.
Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, fun activities and engaging programs, including card games, social events, and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that satisfy their dietary restrictions and tastes. The community strives to help residents live beyond their potential, accompanied by its top-notch services and friendly setting.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Experience a worry-free retirement at Care Ridge Estate, an inviting community in Lee, ME, that offers assisted living. Residents here receive the utmost care and attention for their daily living activities from a respectful and highly skilled team available 24/7. The community also provides accessible and secure accommodations in a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
With unending recreational activities and wellness programs, residents live their days as they want and meet new friends. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Here, residents enjoy the community’s serene outdoors and relaxing feel, ensuring they make the most of their best years.
Live a blissful retirement at Bacon Street, an inviting community in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care for their personal needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of recreational activities and light exercises. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Spend your golden years at Wiscasset Green, a trusted community in Wiscasset, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ living experiences, the community helps with daily living activities and personal needs 24/7. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with the community handling the housekeeping and laundry.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and exciting events is conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers medication management and transportation services for convenience and safety. With the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and high-quality services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Nestled in serene neighborhood of South Portland, ME, Wilson Street is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With top-tier services around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities . The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, so residents can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.
Here, residents can interact with their friends and explore new hobbies with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Resident parking and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Windham Pines is a blissful community in Windham, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities is provided around the clock. Residents here also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle, with the community handling the housekeeping and laundry services.
Residents will not run out of things to do with a variety of enriching activities and exciting events that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Mealtimes are ideal for social interaction, especially with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience. With its well-maintained amenities and top-notch services, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.
Ideally located in the quiet residential area of Surry, ME, Patten Pond House is a loving retreat that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Top-tier is also provided 24/7 for residents’ daily living activities and household responsibilities to maintain their independence without worries.
There’s no dull moment with a variety of engaging recreational activities and fun events that promote social interactions and an active lifestyle. Here, delightful and well-balanced meals are served three times daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and scheduled transportation are also available to ensure convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its well-maintained amenities.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Mountain Vista Manor is an idyllic retreat in Franklin, ME, that offers assisted living. The community also helps with daily living activities and personal needs around the clock, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Here, residents do not have to worry about household responsibilities with housekeeping and laundry services.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is great for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Live a worry-free retirement at Somerset House, a loving community in Norridgewock, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-notch services for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, so residents can enjoy a convenient lifestyle.
Fun recreational activities and enriching programs, including social events and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for comfort and safety. The community promotes a warm and inviting environment, ensuring residents can thrive in their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Spend your golden years at Pride House, a loving community in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. The community also helps with daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, and household tasks, around the clock for residents’ comfort. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.
Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. The community’s exceptional services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can live comfortably in retirement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
Operational Stability & Resident SupportThe largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:
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Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings -
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Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios - Health deficiencies and regulatory history
- Accreditations and positive local news reporting
These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.
Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:
- Nurse hours per patient per day
- Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
- Administrative stability and ownership quality
- Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:
- Year built or renovated
- Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
- Revenue per bed
- Administrator tenure
These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
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- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
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- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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