Page 27 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
Martin Drive
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Lewiston
4No 61 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---0--
New Horizons Adult Family Care Home
SC
AL
Calais (Milltown)
8No 23 Private / Shared Rooms-Jyoti Madnani----
Gordon Green
SC
AL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
8No 65 Private / Shared Rooms---0--
Granite Hill Estates
SC
AL
IL
MC
Hallowell
-Yes 20 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jennifer Baldwin----
Plant Memorial Home
SC
AL
Bath
37No 77 --Jay Levesque----
Bussiere MFH
SC
AL
Turner
3No-- 66.7% Athena Bussiere1122.0
Katahdin House
SC
AL
Newcastle
4No-- 100.0% -1133.0
Marshwood
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lewiston
-No---Beth Barends254291.2
Bayside East
SC
IL
Portland (East Bayside)
20Yes 97 1 Bed------
Annette Overlock Home
SC
AL
Owls Head
4No-Private / Shared Rooms 75.0% -1144.0
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Overview of Martin Drive

Martin Drive sits on Martin Drive itself in Lewiston, Maine, a four-bed community in Androscoggin County that offers memory care, assisted living, independent living, and nursing home services under one roof. That combination in a building this small is unusual. Most facilities offering all four care types operate at a much larger scale.

The two-story building sits in a moderately walkable pocket of the city (Walk Score 61), so some errands are doable on foot even if a car still helps for most trips. Rooms come as private or semi-private, and residents have access to transportation services and fitness and recreation options, covering basic mobility and activity needs without requiring family to arrange every outing.

Four beds is a small number by any measure, closer to a household than an institution. That scale can mean tighter staff familiarity with each resident’s habits and needs, though it also means less of the programming variety a larger community might offer. Families drawn to a quiet, low-turnover setting will find that here; those wanting a broader activity calendar or bigger social circle may want to look elsewhere.

The mix of care types under one small roof suggests a place built for continuity, letting a resident’s needs change over time without a move to a new facility.

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Overview of New Horizons Adult Family Care Home

New Horizons Adult Family Care Home is a distinct community in Calais, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch services for their daily living activities, including bathing and dressing, are provided around the clock. With accessible and specially designed accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe.

Promoting an active lifestyle and socially connected, fun recreational actitvieis and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community is a great place to spend retirement, accompanied by its friendly environment and well-kept amenities.

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Gordon Green

23 Third Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Gordon Green

Spend a blissful retirement at Gordon Green, a blissful retreat in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. With a kind and highly qualified team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, including movie nights and light exercises. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is great for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its friendly setting.

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Overview of Granite Hill Estates

Granite Hill Estates offers independent living options, assisted living apartments, and specialized memory care living facilities. Their focus is on enhancing the lifestyle experiences of seniors who seek social support while maintaining their independence. Situated on a sprawling 135-acre wooded campus in Hallowell, Maine, this community believes that senior living should be about creating lasting memories and enjoyable experiences.

Residents at Granite Hill Estates enjoy locally sourced, nutritious meals crafted by a skilled culinary team. The community fosters creativity among its residents through a variety of engaging activities that elevate the quality of senior living. Additional services include incontinence care, scheduled transportation to appointments, various apartment styles to meet individual needs, an emergency response system, and more. Granite Hill Estates is committed to providing comprehensive and enriching living environments for seniors, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling experience.

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Overview of Plant Memorial Home

At 37 beds, Plant Memorial Home in Bath, Maine, is a small building. Staff and residents learn each other’s names and peculiarities rather than having to deal with constantly meeting new people. Assisted living is the care level on offer.

Bathing is often a difficult task for older people and one that forces the question of where privacy and safety pull in opposite directions against each other. Help with dressing and medication comes with bathing help for those who want it. Otherwise, residents keep their own space.

A Walk Score of 77 puts the area in the very walkable class of communities, so the majority of errands are doable on foot. Jay Levesque is the community’s administrator.

The overall fit for this venue is a person who needs help with daily activities and who also prefers being part of a smaller community.

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Overview of Bussiere Mfh

Cherish every moment at Bussiere Mfh, an astounding community in Turner, ME, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities from a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment are also provided for residents to feel a sense of belonging and familiarity.

There’s no dull moment with exciting daily events and fun recreational programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Katahdin House

Spend your golden years at Kahtandin House, an inviting haven in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can live actively and maintain social connections with fun activities and engaging programs, including movie nights and fitness classes. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community strives to help residents live to their potential in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Marshwood

Marshwood Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Marshwood Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

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Overview of Bayside East

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Portland, ME, Bayside East is an exceptional community that offers independent living. The community is committed to enhancing the living experiences of those 55+, providing a variety of specially designed accommodations. 24-hour emergency maintenance, laundry, and management services are available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with plenty of local shops and recreation sites nearby. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Annette Overlock Home

Located in the peaceful setting of Owls Head, ME, Annette Overlock Home is an inviting community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management.

Dedicated to residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted. With a variety of healthy dining options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With state-of-the-art amenities and a nurturing environment, residents will surely have the finest retirement experiences.

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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