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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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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 Farrington17
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 Kingsley28
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 Keegan48
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 Hoppe21
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 Beaton20
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 Flohr34
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
CJessica Goodell17
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 Arbour2
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 Dutil8
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 Hanscom75
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 Sutherland31
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 Grey31
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 Guy Street

Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Houlton, ME, Guy Street is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the community provides exceptional support for their daily living activities and household chores 24/7. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication reminders.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of engaging activities and exciting events are conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its supportive setting and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Grove Street Group Home

Situated in the thriving neighborhood of Bangor, ME, Grove Street Group Home is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are taken care of around the clock to maintain residents’ independence without hassles. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents can take their medicines as prescribed.

Exciting events and engaging programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation and parking, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Getchell Foster Homes

Getchell Foster Homes is a welcoming haven in Clifton, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to those with intellectual and developmental conditions, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and monitoring services are also available to keep residents safe. The community is a good option for a worry-free retirement, especially with its nurturing environment.

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Overview of Friendship House

Enjoy a better quality of life at Friendship House, an esteemed community in Bucksport, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep peace of mind with exceptional support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Fun activities and enriching events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Diverse dining options are also served to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Fourth Street Home

Fourth Street Home is a trusted community set in the quiet neighborhood of Mexico, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing top-notch care for their daily living activities around the clock. With housekeeping and maintenance services, residents have more time to do the things they love.

Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, enriching activities and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests. Here, residents indulge in delicious and healthy meals that cater to nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management is also provided, so residents can take their medicines as prescribed. The community ensures residents can find the care they need with its comprehensive care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Gallagher Cottage Waiver

Beautifully situated near the Kennebec River in Skowhegan, ME, Gallagher Cottage Waiver is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, with top-notch support around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.

A well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. With its friendly setting and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Franklin Home

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Ellsworth, ME, Franklin Home is an astounding community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents keep peace of mind with housekeeping and laundry services.

With the community’s various entertainment options, residents are encouraged to do the things they love and interact with their friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents can take their medicines as prescribed. Here, residents live a blissful retirement with the community’s cozy amenities and top-notch services.

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Overview of Eight Rod Road

Eight Rod Road is an outstanding retreat located near Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, ME, that offers assisted living. With personalized care 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a variety of fun activities and enriching programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed. The community’s friendly setting and high-quality services make it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Ellsworth Group Home

Age blissfully at Ellsworth Group Home, a friendly community in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and well-trained team helps with their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, fun social events and enriching wellness programs are conducted. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents here are also assured of taking their medicine as prescribed and travelling conveniently with medication management and transportation services. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and supportive setting.

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Overview of East Side Home

Spend a worry-free retirement at East Side Home, an inviting haven in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, a responsible and highly skilled team provides top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management and an emergency alert system are also provided for residents’ comfort and safety.

For residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, including light exercises and movie nights, is conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities allow residents to reach their potential in retirement.

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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.