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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 Addison House

Have a blissful retirement at Addison House, a welcoming retreat in Addison, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, are taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also provides medication management and an emergency alert system for residents’ convenience and safety.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also available for convenience and safety. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their golden years.

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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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Overview of Woodward

Experience the best of your golden years at Woodward, a friendly community in Falmouth, ME, that offers assisted living. With top-notch care around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, ensuring residents have maintenance-free living.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs, residents can interact with their surroundings and explore new hobbies. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents take their medications as prescribed with medication management. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Winthrop House

Live a worry-free retirement at Winthrop House, a welcoming community in Winthrop, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional assistance for their daily living activities around the clock to maintain their independence without hassles. The community also helps with housekeeping and chores, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes also promote social interaction while catering to dietary needs with delightful and healthy meals. Residents’ convenience and safety are also guaranteed with medication management and transportation services. Dedicated to maintaining residents’ independence in retirement, the community has well-maintained amenities and high-quality services.

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Overview of Winthrop Terrace

Age gracefully at Winthrop Terrace, an inviting retreat in Winthrop, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, compassionate support is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents can feel a sense of belonging amidst the community’s comfortable and safe environment.

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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Wiscasset House

186 Beechnut Hill Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578
Overview of Wiscasset House

Live without worries at Wiscasset House, an idyllic community in Wiscasset, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, top-notch support is provided 24/7 for their daily living activities. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management, incontinence care, and scheduled transportation for residents’ convenience. Here, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience with the community’s various amenities and top-tier services.

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Overview of Westview Drive

Experience high-quality living at Westview Drive, an exceptional community located in Raymond, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities 24/7. Residents are also assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also provided.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Three delicious and well-balanced meals 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 needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Whittier House

Situated in the quiet residential area of New Gloucester, ME, Whittier House is a loving 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.

There is always something fun to do with engaging activities and recreational programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Have a delightful dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel witout hassles. The community is a good place for those looking to spend their golden years comfortably, accompanied by its well-maintained amenities and high-quality services.

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Overview of Waiver Services Provider

Have a worry-free retirement at Waiver Services Provider, a distinguished community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, are taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also provides medication management and an emergency alert system for convenience and safety.

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. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently. 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 Wedgewood Street

Wedgewood Street is a compassionate community in Scarborough, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, top-tier support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, is provided 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, so residents have a hassle-free living.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events, residents will not run out of things to do and gain meaningful experiences. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and medication assistance are provided for convenience and safety. The community’s top-tier services and beautifully designed amenities make it an ideal retirement destination.

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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.