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Page 23 of 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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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.

Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta
SC
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Augusta
108
Facility 108
ME AVG 20
Rank #10 / 356
No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 31
Rank #316 / 422
- 94.5% ----
Westgate Manor
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Bangor (Union Street)
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 20
Rank #37 / 356
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 31
Rank #208 / 422
- 96.5% A--3
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #225 / 233
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Broadway Bangor
40
Facility 40
ME AVG 20
Rank #62 / 356
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 31
Rank #4 / 422
- 97.5% -Janet Edgecomb25
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
The Enclave of Scarborough
SC
AL
MC
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 20
Rank #13 / 356
Yes
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 31
Rank #83 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed--Samantha Ashley Beaton20
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
Atria Kennebunk
SC
AL
IL
MC
Kennebunk
74
Facility 74
ME AVG 20
Rank #31 / 356
Yes
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 31
Rank #104 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Jessica Goodell26
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
Avita of Stroudwater
SC
ADC
AL
IL
MC
Westbrook (Landing Road)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed 88.0% A+Tracy Hoppe21
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
Scarborough Terrace
SC
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 356
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed 68.8% A+David Kingsley28
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
SC
AL
IL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #41 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 96.7% -Deborah Riddell4
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
Stroudwater Lodge
SC
AL
IL
Westbrook (Landing Road)
115
Facility 115
ME AVG 20
Rank #6 / 356
Yes
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 31
Rank #240 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 84.3% -Nichole Doyer14
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
Avita of Brunswick
SC
AL
MC
Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 31
Rank #227 / 422
- 89.3% -Monique Kay Thiboutot20
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Bridgton
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 20
Rank #58 / 356
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 31
Rank #290 / 422
Private / Semi-Private Rooms 93.8% -Susan Robbins7
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
Cape Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road)
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #32 / 356
No
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 31
Rank #261 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 90.3% -Amanda Allen47
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #90 / 233
Osher Inn At the Cedars
SC
AL
Portland (North Deering)
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 20
Rank #75 / 356
No
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 31
Rank #89 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed--Katharine O\'Neill13-
Phillips-Strickland House
SC
IL
Bangor (Stetson Square)
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 20
Rank #58 / 356
No
84
Facility 84
ME AVG 31
Rank #20 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 87.5% -Sheldon Clyde Brett18
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #90 / 233
Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Portland (North Deering)
102
Facility 102
ME AVG 20
Rank #12 / 356
No
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 31
Rank #89 / 422
Private Rooms 78.6% ----
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Ocean House Road

8 Ocean House Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Ocean House Road

Make the most of your best years at Ocean House Road, a welcoming retreat in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, with personalized care around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

A variety of recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents have a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Coastal Landing

Wendy A. Rider administers Coastal Landing, an 83-apartment senior living community located at 142 Neptune Drive in Brunswick, Maine. Situated close to the center of the state’s midcoast region, the property maintains high local demand with a 98 percent occupancy rate, currently housing 81 residents across its independent and assisted living frameworks. The facility also welcomes companion animals, providing a pet-friendly environment for incoming residents.

The neighborhood is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, carrying a walkability score of 92 out of 100, which allows residents and visiting family members to manage almost all daily errands completely on foot. State records managed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services indicate a stable oversight profile.

Past licensing reviews noted minor concerns regarding facility upkeep, specifically centered on water temperature monitoring in common areas, which staff resolved immediately during the inspection cycle.

Families exploring localized retirement environments can contact the Brunswick administrative office to verify current apartment availability and baseline care guidelines.

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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 Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Kennebunk, ME, offering rehabilitation, respite care, skilled nursing, palliative, and hospice care. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a supportive and welcoming environment. Three healthy meals daily, 24-hour care, and therapies are also offered, ensuring residents can focus on their recovery. Through a resident-centered approach, the community doubles its efforts to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Arts and crafts, exercises, and pet therapy provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. A barber & beauty shop, a family room, and a spacious courtyard are among the state-of-the-art amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated in the tree-lined neighborhood of Kennebunk, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. This nursing home provides exceptional standards of care, making it a great choice for senior living in Maine.

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Overview of The Lamp Memory Care Center

The Lamp Memory Care Center in Lisbon, ME, is a trusted assisted living and memory care community that offers personal and specialized care. Fostering comfort and healing, the community also features secure and thoughtfully designed rooms in a supportive environment. With 24-hour assistance, restaurant-style dining, and household services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Brain-stimulating games, light fitness exercises, and social events also help enhance residents’ memory and maintain holistic wellness. With cozy living spaces and accessible amenities, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Lisbon, the community ensures residents have a hassle-free living. This assisted living and memory care community is a good option for senior living in Maine, especially with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Industry Road

Nestled in the quiet residential area of New Sharon, ME, Industry Road is a loving community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. The community also provides incontinence care and medication management for convenience.

With a variety of fun events and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services to medical appointments are also available to ensure residents can travel conveniently. Here, residents can experience a blissful retirement, accompanied by its supportive environment and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Grange Waiver

Conveniently located in the quiet neighborhood of Hinckley, ME, Grange Waiver is an outstanding retreat that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides top-notch support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun events is conducted to promote social engagement and an active lifestyle. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions with medication management. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Forest Avenue Home

Make the most of your retirement at Forest Avenue Home, a blissful haven in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, exceptional assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks is provided around the clock. The community ensures residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting an active lifestyle, residents can join in light exercises and fun conversations. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Through medication reminders and transportation, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions and can live healthily. With its state-of-the-art amenities and nurturing setting, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of S & S Foster Home

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Van Buren, ME, S & S Foster Home is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-tier support for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents can do the things they love.

With a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s friendly setting.

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Overview of Mill Street

Situated in the lively setting of Auburn, ME, Mill Street is an astounding community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional assistance is provided for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are also available.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents make the most of their best years, especially with its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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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.