Page 32 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

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Overview of Monroe Home

Make the most of your best years at Monroe Home, a loving community in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. Top-notch care is provided for residents’ daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, to maintain their independence without hassles. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.

Prioritizing residents’ enjoyment and wellness, fun recreational activities and enriching programs, including card games and light exercises, are conducted. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and nutritious meals. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Thomas Street

Enjoy high-quality living at Thomas Street, an idyllic community in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Residents here receive top-tier care for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, as well as household responsibiltiies around the clock. Specially designed and sophisticated accommodations in an intimate and supportive environment are also provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

There’s no dull moment with exciting daily events and fun recreational activities, dedicated for residents’ leisure and wellness. Residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its exceptional services and cozy communal spaces.

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Overview of Holiday Kittery Estates

Overlooking the picturesque neighborhood of Kittery, ME, and a few miles away from Ogunquit Beach, Holiday Kittery Estates is a welcoming independent living community that offers residents an enriching senior living lifestyle. With chef-inspired meals and handy amenities in a lively community, the facility provides independent living services to its residents, allowing them to pursue their favorite activities while having access to necessary services, like on-site professional teams and scheduled transportation.

Holiday Kittery Estates is committed to giving its residents a happy, meaningful lifestyle that allows them to unwind and flourish. Its natural surroundings and pet-friendly areas provide a peaceful setting where residents can relax and socialize. Housekeeping, maintenance services, and restaurant-style meals are among the amenities. Along with handy emergency response services available 24/7, residents can take advantage of on-site activities like social gatherings and exercise courses. Holiday Kittery Estates guarantees its inhabitants a worry-free and pleasant existence with various living options, including studios and two-bedroom apartments. All units are furnished with contemporary conveniences, and utilities are included in the rent.

Starting Price $3,429/Month

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Overview of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer

Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Waterville, ME. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, without requiring a move to another community. Private and shared rooms accommodate either a single resident or shared living. The community opened in 2002 and is owned by Woodlands Senior Living.

Round-the-clock staffing means assistance is available at any hour. Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs structured supervision, as well as for residents who may later need a different level of care without leaving the community.

The CARES© Approach includes therapeutic activities tailored to individuals with memory impairments, giving residents structured ways to engage during the day. An outdoor courtyard with gardens, walking paths, and a gazebo provides space for outdoor activities. The on-site salon offers personal grooming without requiring a separate outing, and private and shared rooms give residents different living arrangements within the community.

A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. State inspections have reviewed the community’s routine care and safety standards.

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Overview of Elm Street

Surrounded by thriving local amenities, like St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, Elm Street is an inviting haven that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, helping with their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, like game nights and light exercises, residents can live actively and try out new hobbies. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community creates the ideal setting where residents can make the most of their best years without worries.

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Overview of Kendall Lane

Make the most of your best years at Kendall Lane, a distinguished community in Freeport, ME, that offers assisted living. The community provides personalized care for residents’ daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, 24/7, to maintain their independence without hassles. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of to provide residents with more time to focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, fitness classes, fun games, and art classes are conducted. With a variety of well-balanced dining options, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking a blissful retirement, accompanied by its friendly setting and genuine care.

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Overview of Jill Street

Experience a worry-free retirement at Jill Street, an inviting retreat in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, with top-notch support provided 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.

With fun activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary restrictions and tastes. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents can take their medications as prescribed. The community’s friendly setting and cozy communal spaces make it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Calais Day Program

Based in Calais Community Hospital in Calais, ME, Calais Day Program is an astounding community that offers adult day care. Dedicated to older adults’ holistic wellness, the community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for their comfort. Here, older adults are also encouraged to live actively and interact with their surroundings.

Emotional support is provided to prevent older adults from getting lonely, as well as fun recreational programs for social interactions. With a cheerful and friendly team, older adults are guaranteed to make the most of their stay while allowing their loved ones to rest during the day. The community is a good option for those seeking a lively program where older adults can spend their golden years with peers of the same age.

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Overview of Gary‘s House

Gary’s House is a secure and welcoming haven that offers a cost-effective and cozy retreat for seniors undergoing medical care in the expansive Portland vicinity. Within its fold, this assisted living community extends diverse service types including Independent Living, Retirement Home, and Senior Apartment options.

Embodying the essence of safety and comfort, Gary’s House serves as a nurturing home-away-from-home for those navigating medical journeys. This esteemed residence stands as a testament to affordability without compromise, ensuring families find solace in an environment designed to alleviate their concerns. Nestled in proximity to various churches, retail outlets, healthcare services, and a medley of local conveniences, Gary’s House simplifies daily living. A multitude of churches grace the landscape within a 4-mile radius, while an assortment of drug stores operate within 1 mile of the community. Notably, Gary’s House boasts a strategic location, mere 0.12 miles away from Mercy Hospital, enhancing accessibility to vital medical services.

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Overview of Oak Ridge Terrace

Located in the quiet neighborhood of West Paris, ME, Oak Ridge Terrace is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with personalized care for theri daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted. With delectable and healthy dining options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters tot heir dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s dedication to residents’ well-being creates the ideal setting where they can thrive in retirement.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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 416 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.

Senior Communities in Maine at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 35/ 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: 17The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90