Page 27 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 401 senior communities in ME using ME Dept. of Health & 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: 36/ 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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. 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.
Dirigo Pines
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Orono
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 20
Rank #55 / 356
Yes-1 Bed-Paul Arbour-0--
Seth Jordan House
SC
IL
Portland (East End)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 36
Rank #43 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms---0--
Jem Estates
SC
AL
Corinth (West Corinth)
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 20
Rank #97 / 356
No--
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #149 / 239
Milinda Jo Adams2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #206 / 237
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #204 / 237
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #185 / 237
Holmes House
SC
AL
Newcastle
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No--
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #186 / 239
-2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Wintergreen Way
SC
AL
Brewer
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No---Karen Qualls2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Bacon Street
SC
AL
Biddeford
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 20
Rank #103 / 356
No
84
Facility 84
ME AVG 36
Rank #20 / 357
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Bean’s Corner Waiver
SC
AL
Pittsfield (Emerson Corner)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No--
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #206 / 239
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Granite Hill Estates
SC
AL
IL
MC
Hallowell
-Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 36
Rank #224 / 357
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jennifer Baldwin----
Ohi-three Hudson Street
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Bangor (Ohio To Hammond)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
Yes
86
Facility 86
ME AVG 36
Rank #18 / 357
----0--
School Street Home
SC
AL
Sanford
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 20
Rank #173 / 356
No
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 36
Rank #24 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms------

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME community we track that reports that metric, not just the 401 on this page.

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Dirigo Pines

9 Alumni Dr, Orono, ME 04473
Overview of Dirigo Pines

Discover the warm and inviting atmosphere of Dirigo Pines, a charming community nestled in Orono, Maine. With its stately American Colonial architecture and cozy living spaces, Dirigo Pines offers a range of living options to suit your needs, including cottage homes, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and specialized care and services.
Situated just a short distance from the picturesque Penobscot River, Dirigo Pines provides easy access to public parks, conservation areas, and forests, perfect for residents who love outdoor activities.

Embracing a worry-free lifestyle, this assisted living community offers a wide array of services designed to enhance your daily life. Say goodbye to household chores as their friendly staff take care of housekeeping, maintenance, laundry, and even grocery shopping. For those who require personalized care, Dirigo Pines’ experienced and compassionate team provides individualized services, including medication management. At Dirigo Pines, you can enjoy the comforts of home while having the peace of mind that comes with a supportive and caring community. 

 

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Overview of Seth Jordan House

Cherish every moment of your best years at Seth Jordan House, a blissful retreat in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. With high-quality assistance 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a variety of recreational activities and wellness programs. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with well-balanced dining options. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement with its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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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 Holmes House

Holmes House is a welcoming retreat in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality support for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. With accessible accommodations and an intimate setting, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of fun events and wellness programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, accompanied by its top-notch services and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Wintergreen Way

Ideally situated in the quiet neighborhood of Brewer, ME, Wintergreen Way is an inviting retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality care for their daily living activities from a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also promotes a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Engaging events and exciting activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Here, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation with delightful and nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management and transfer assistance, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. The community is ideal for those seeking a worry-free retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Bacon Street

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.

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Overview of Bean’s Corner Waiver

Surrounded by lush trees in Pittsfield, ME, Bean’s Corner Waiver is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. Alongside purposely built and secure accommodations, personalized care is also provided 24/7 to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents can take their medicine as prescribed with medication management.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, especially with its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

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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 Ohi-Three Hudson Street

Six beds; that’s the entire scale of Ohi-Three Hudson Street, and it shapes everything else about the place. Located at 3 Hudson St in Bangor, Maine, this two-story community covers assisted living, memory care, and independent living, all within a setting small enough for staff to actually know every resident by name. A Walk Score of 86 puts the surrounding area in very-walkable range, so errands rarely require a car.

Staff stay on-site around the clock, awake and available rather than just on-call, and transportation services fill in when residents need to go further than walking distance allows. The activities list leans creative and sensory: music therapy, animal therapy, board games, and time spent outdoors all show up in the regular routine. Meals are prepared with residents’ specific dietary needs in mind rather than a single fixed menu.

Pets are welcome here too, a detail that matters more in a small community like this one, where a resident’s dog or cat can become part of the shared rhythm of daily life rather than an exception to a rule.

Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, through its Division of Licensing and Certification, oversees inspections for long-term care facilities across the state, including this one.

This is a small-scale, pet-friendly community built for residents who want close staff attention, sensory-based activities, and a highly walkable Bangor location, without the scale of a much larger facility.

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Overview of School Street Home

Conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Sanford, ME, School Street Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. The community also provides top-notch services for residents’ daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging programs and enriching activities are conducted. With a variety of nutritious dining options, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely, as transportation services are also available. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and supportive setting.

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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.