Page 3 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. 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. 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.
South Street
SC
AL
Gorham
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
27
Facility 27
ME AVG 36
Rank #197 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Fernand Ntagahoraho1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Lenox Street Home
SC
AL
Sanford
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 36
Rank #79 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Bay Square at Yarmouth
SC
AL
MC
RC
Yarmouth
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #41 / 356
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 36
Rank #136 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #166 / 239
Jessica Goodell1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #161 / 237
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #185 / 237
Coastal Landing LLC
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Brunswick
83
Facility 83
ME AVG 20
Rank #20 / 356
Yes
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 36
Rank #6 / 357
-
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #112 / 239
Wendy A Rider1
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
Forest Avenue Home
SC
AL
Ellsworth
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
46
Facility 46
ME AVG 36
Rank #127 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Winterberry Heights Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Bangor
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 20
Rank #85 / 356
No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 36
Rank #167 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Mark Stewart2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #103 / 237
Albany Street
SC
AL
South Portland (Sunset Park)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
46
Facility 46
ME AVG 36
Rank #127 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Stroudwater Street Residence
SC
AL
IL
Westbrook
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 36
Rank #262 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Shane Ashe1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Woodford Street
SC
AL
Portland (Deering Center)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
78
Facility 78
ME AVG 36
Rank #29 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #186 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Davis Road Group Home
SC
AL
Farmington
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 36
Rank #302 / 357
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237

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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Overview of South Street

Live without worries at South Street, a distinct community in Gorham, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also features accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a variety of fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared, so residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. With its nurturing environment and high-quality services, residents will surely thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Lenox Street Home

Conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Sanford, ME, Lenox Street Home is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, top-notch support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are available for comfort and convenience. The community strives to help residents live without worries in retirement amidst its nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Bay Square at Yarmouth

Based in the tranquil neighborhood of Yarmouth, NE, the Bay Square at Yarmouth is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of cozy and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and memory care studio. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions can receive personalized care plans according to their needs and therapeutic experiences including research-based sensory programs. Short-term stays with extra care services are also available for respite care.

Experience its exceptional amenities and other services including chef-prepared meals to satisfy your cravings. Avail of their concierge services with weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services, and transportation assistance. Get to meet new friends by exploring its beautifully created shared spaces or by participating in their active learning activities. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed a living experience worth remembering with the Bay Square at Yarmouth.

Contact Bay Square at Yarmouth

Overview of Coastal Landing

Wendy A. Rider administers Coastal Landing, an 83-apartment senior living community located at 142 Neptune Drive in Brunswick, Maine. Situated close to the center of the state’s midcoast region, the property maintains high local demand with a 98 percent occupancy rate, currently housing 81 residents across its independent and assisted living frameworks. The facility also welcomes companion animals, providing a pet-friendly environment for incoming residents.

The neighborhood is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, carrying a walkability score of 92 out of 100, which allows residents and visiting family members to manage almost all daily errands completely on foot. State records managed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services indicate a stable oversight profile.

Past licensing reviews noted minor concerns regarding facility upkeep, specifically centered on water temperature monitoring in common areas, which staff resolved immediately during the inspection cycle.

Families exploring localized retirement environments can contact the Brunswick administrative office to verify current apartment availability and baseline care guidelines.

Contact Coastal Landing LLC

Overview of Forest Avenue Home

Make the most of your retirement at Forest Avenue Home, a blissful haven in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, exceptional assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks is provided around the clock. The community ensures residents have more time to do the things they love.

Promoting an active lifestyle, residents can join in light exercises and fun conversations. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Through medication reminders and transportation, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions and can live healthily. With its state-of-the-art amenities and nurturing setting, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

Contact Forest Avenue Home

Overview of Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Starting at $4,175 monthly, Winterberry Heights Senior Living is a 29-bed assisted living and memory care community in Bangor, Maine’s third-largest city. The community at 932 Ohio Street offers a blend of residential care and specialized programming for residents seeking help with daily living needs or cognitive care. With 100 percent occupancy, the facility operates at full capacity, demonstrating solid community demand.

The home serves occupants via 24-hour licensed staff, assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. For occupants needing specialized memory support, Winterberry Heights Senior Living offers dedicated memory care spaces and programming called Meaningful Moments, alongside short-term respite care options for families seeking momentary relief. Residents benefit from proximity to St. Joseph Regional Hospital and a set of neighborhood amenities: parks, places of worship, dining establishments, grocery stores, and pharmacies. The location scores 36 on the Walk Score scale, so some nearby services are walkable, with most trips requiring transportation.

State inspections have underscored staff background check and hiring documentation procedures, themes the facility’s care protocols have addressed. Separate complaint investigations found no substantiated issues during their reviews.

To see the home firsthand and discuss care options with the staff, families should tour it if they want to learn more about specific amenities, dining options, or room configurations.

Contact Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Albany Street

49 Albany Street Ext, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Albany Street

Beautifully situated in the quiet residential area of Portland, ME, Albany Street is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, with a compassionate and highly trained team that provides exceptional support 24/7. Medication management and an emergency response system are also provided to ensure residents are comfortable and safe.

Fun events, light exercises, and group activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Stroudwater Street Residence

Live blissfully in retirement at Stroudwater Street Residence, an inviting retreat in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful dining options. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel as they prefer. The community is a great choice for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Woodford Street

Ideally located in the quiet neighborhood of Portland, ME, Woodford Street is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Exceptional support is also provided for residents’ daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7 to maintain their independence without worries.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Mealtimes also promote social interactions with delightful and healthy meals served three times daily. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement, accompanied by its high-quality care and cozy communal spaces.

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Overview of Davis Road Group Home

Age without worries at Davis Road Group Home, a distinguished community in Farmington, ME, that offers assisted living. Focusing on residents’ daily living activities, a responsible and well-trained team provides high-quality care around the clock. An emergency alert system, housekeeping, and laundry services are also available, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes also foster comfort while meeting nutritional needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community continuously promotes a warm and inviting environment, creating the ideal setting where residents can thrive 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.