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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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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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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.
Experience a blissful retirement at Cottage Hill Home, a distinct retreat in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care for their daily living activities 24/7. Here, incontinence care and medication management are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience.
Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and inviting environment.
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Bradman Place is an idyllic retreat in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household chores, are taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without worries. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.
A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its vibrant and supportive setting.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Make every moment count at Bishop House, an outstanding community situated in the the harmonious neighborhood of Windham, ME, offering assisted living. With exceptional assistance from a respectful and well-trained team, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities around the clock. The community also handles the busy work to provide residents more time to do the things they love.
From live entertainment to exciting trips, the community conducts a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and meet dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its supportive and inviting environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.
Experience a worry-free retirement at Billie’s Arch, a blissful community in Houlton, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities and unique needs 24/7 to maintain their independence without worries. The community also provides medication management and incontinence care, ensuring residents’ convenience.
Light exercises and fun events are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Catering to residents’ nutritional needs and tastes, a variety of healthy dining options are served. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Live with dignity at Birch Grove, an inviting retreat in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-notch support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7. Transferring assistance and medication management are also provided for convenience and safety.
With a variety of exciting events and engaging programs, residents have plenty to experience. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely with transportation services. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its warm and nurturing environment.
Situated in the serene residential area of Topsham, ME, Achievement House is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities 24/7. Medication management and an emergency alert system are also provided to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.
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?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Overview of Atlantic Shores
Receive exceptional support in retirement at Atlantic Shores, an idyllic haven in Harrington, ME, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household responsibilities. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience.
A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents can travel conveniently and safely with transportation services and parking spaces. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its supportive and welcoming environment.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
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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Long-stay and short-stay quality measures -
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.
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- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
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- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
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