
Compare Senior Communities around Maine
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 Farrington | 17 | 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 Kingsley | 28 | 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 Keegan | 48 | 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 Hoppe | 21 | 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 Beaton | 20 | 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 Flohr | 34 | 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 | C | Jessica Goodell | 17 | 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 Arbour | 2 | 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 Dutil | 8 | 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 Hanscom | 75 | 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 Sutherland | 31 | 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 Grey | 31 | 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 |
Hathaway House is an inviting community in Bangor, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences, providing dedicated support for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Here, residents can live actively and maintain social connections with plenty of fun activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its cozy communal spaces and state-of-the-art amenities.
Peacefully nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Falmouth, ME, Hamlin Road is a distinct community that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and highly qualified team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.
A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun events is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions with medication reminders. The community is a great place where residents can live to their potential.
Hartland Rd Waiver is an idyllic haven situated in the quiet setting of Palmyra, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality support for their personal needs and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.
Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to help residents make the most of their golden years amidst its welcoming spaces.
Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Greene Home, an idyllic haven in Greene, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing those with mental illness, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities and unique needs around the clock. The community also strives to help residents maintain independence, promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment.
A variety of engaging activities and enriching programs are provided, including volunteer activities and paid jobs. Psychiatric care and therapy are also conducted to improve residents’ well-being. With its dedicated services and purposely built amenities, the community ensures residents can live beyond their potential.
At 15 Marguerette Street in Lewiston, Glory House operates as a specialized 2-bed Level I Residential Care Facility focused entirely on substance abuse recovery and residential treatment. The program combines evidence-based residential counseling with outpatient services, methamphetamine-specific interventions, electronic monitoring, and comprehensive case management, reflecting a clinical approach to addiction recovery rather than traditional assisted living. Both licensed beds remain continuously occupied, reflecting sustained placement demand.
State inspections show consistent regulatory compliance. Four inspections since 2024, including a biennial survey in April 2024, identified zero deficiencies and found the facility in substantial compliance with all state regulations. No fines, enforcement actions, complaints substantiation, or license violations appear in available records.
The facility receives far fewer inspections than typical Maine residential care facilities, 80% below state average, indicating regulatory confidence based on track record.
Yet a public review raises operational concerns that diverge sharply from the regulatory record. A community member reported unsafe staff conduct near the facility (workers speeding near a school bus stop), described inadequate emergency response capacity, cited minimal meal quality, and documented unresponsive communication when attempting to lodge complaints.
The facility offers 24-hour staffing, medication oversight, activities, housekeeping, laundry, and meals, but the review suggests these services may not meet resident or community expectations despite regulatory approval.
This disconnect between perfect state compliance alongside documented community concerns suggests Glory House passes formal inspections while potentially falling short on operational safety and responsiveness as experienced by residents and neighbors.
The specialized focus on substance abuse treatment is appropriate for that population, yet families considering placement should directly verify both communication responsiveness and the safety protocols the review questioned, rather than relying solely on the facility’s regulatory standing.
Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Biddeford, ME, Godin House is a distinct community that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ living experiences, providing high–quality assistance for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. With accessible and secure accommodations, residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation services, and parking spaces are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.
Located in the serene setting of Limerick, ME, Foss Home is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides top-tier assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents have more time to do the things they love.
Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, enriching activities and engaging programs are conducted. Here, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends with diverse dining options that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. The community is great for those aiming to maintain independence while receiving the utmost care they need.
Spend your best years at East Pond Home, a dedicated community in Smithfield, ME, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free lifestyle.
Here, residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Featuring state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.
Spend your golden years at Forest Street, a distinct retreat in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. With the community’s dedication to residents’ well-being, personalized care for their daily living activities is provided around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they truly enjoy.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, fun activities and enriching programs are conducted based on their interests. Here, residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and well-balanced meals. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community continuously promotes a warm and nurturing environment, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
Country Way is an outstanding community in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing residents’ well-being, a responsible and well-trained team provides top-tier support for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about household tasks with housekeeping and laundry services.
A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can live comfortably in retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.









