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Our editorial team analyzed 416 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
A picturesque senior living community located at the peaceful neighborhood of Ohio Street, Bangor, ME, Sunbury Village offers independent living. With the residents’ wellness as the top priority, the community delivers round-the-clock care and assistance. Sunbury Village supports the independence of its residents, ensuring a maintenance-free lifestyle for their peace of mind.
Sunbury Village strives to provide the utmost care and assistance for seniors, assisting them with daily activities when necessary, medication management, and exercises for their health and wellness. For the seniors’ leisure, the community offers music therapy, pet therapy, board games, and outdoor trips. Healthy and well-prepared meals are served three times daily with great attention to their residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Sunbury Village strives to provide a welcoming residence for seniors to enjoy a worry-free life.
Crowe’s Residential Care is on Leighton Rd in Augusta, Maine. It offers two kinds of care in one place: memory care and assisted living. The building has one floor, and residents get their own private room. If a resident’s needs change, they can stay in the same building. They do not have to move somewhere new.
Getting around the neighborhood takes a car. The Walk Score here is 11 out of 100. That’s low. Most errands, like a trip to the store, will need a drive, not a walk. Family members visiting should plan ahead.
Crowe’s offers rides to residents. This helps them get to doctor visits or run errands nearby. There are also fitness and recreation activities on-site. Residents can stay active without leaving the community.
The single floor and private rooms keep things simple. Residents can move around easily. That kind of setup often becomes more important as care needs grow over time.
Nestled in Hallowell, Maine, Hillside Terrace offers a unique blend of comfort and community, catering to the needs of seniors seeking top-notch assisted living options. With a rich history dating back to 1945, Hillside Terrace is dedicated to creating personalized care plans for its residents, ensuring their well-being and happiness. The carefully selected staff, available 24/7, is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of the seniors who call this place home.
The community comprises a 21-bed assisted living facility, featuring a range of private and shared rooms. Hillside Terrace emphasizes safety and peace of mind, boasting a 24-hour emergency call system and maintaining a remarkable caregiver-to-resident ratio. Beyond this, residents are treated to a fulfilling experience, complete with engaging activities, delectable home-cooked meals, and inviting common areas that foster an atmosphere of camaraderie. Hillside Terrace stands as a testament to ideal assisted living homes for seniors, where comfort and community intertwine to create a fulfilling and enriching living experience.
Overview of Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living
Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland, Maine, on Ocean Avenue about 1.8 miles from the city center. It sits in a quiet residential part of Portland, in a mid-rise building where residents keep their own apartments and take part in community life at whatever pace suits them. Staff are on site around the clock, which gives residents and their families a steady point of contact at any hour. The community is part of the Gracious Retirement Living group.
Apartments come as studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, with sizes running from roughly 355 square feet at the compact end up to about 1,085 square feet for the largest two-bedroom layouts. That spread gives couples and single residents real room to choose based on how much space they want to keep up with. Pets are welcome, which matters to a lot of people weighing a move out of a longtime home.
Daily life here leans social. The community runs recreational activities, exercise programs, and a calendar of organized events and excursions, including museum visits and day trips around the Portland area. Housekeeping is handled by the community, and transportation services help residents get to appointments and errands. Meals are provided, and the common areas are set up for residents to gather, visit with family, or spend time with neighbors.
One practical note about the setting: the neighborhood scores 11 out of 100 for walkability, so this is a car-dependent location where most errands mean a drive rather than a walk. The community’s transportation services help fill that gap for residents who no longer drive, and the location is still close enough to central Portland that visiting family can get there easily. For someone who wants a residential setting with quiet streets and green space rather than a downtown address, that trade can work well, and the transportation and activity calendar carry much of the load of getting out into the city.
Bellavita at Scarborough is a warm Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in Scarborough, Maine, just seven miles from Portland. This area, steeped in history and timeless charm, showcases the coastal beauty of New England. Sandy beaches and rocky shores, celebrated by local artist Winslow Homer, create a picturesque scene in Scarborough. This assisted living community is conveniently placed near shopping, places of worship, and healthcare services. With numerous drug stores within a mile, accessibility is enhanced. Only 3.43 miles from Spring Harbor Hospital, healthcare remains within reach. Residents of Bellavita can easily enjoy Higgins Beach and Saco Bay for outdoor relaxation. The Bellavita provides open spaces, parks, and recreational areas for residents’ pleasure. Its strategic location near Interstate 95 offers quick travel to Portland, Boston, and the scenic beauty of southern Maine. Bellavita at Scarborough combines history with modern comfort, creating an inviting lifestyle for residents.
Have the finest retirement experience at Northfield Green Apartments, a distinguished community in Portland, ME, offering independent living. Residents can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences with a variety of purposely built one-bedroom floor plans. The community strives to help residents maintain independence without hassles, with 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces.
Residents can spend their days as they please with various activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. With delightful restaurants and shops, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind and live blissfully in their golden years amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.
Experience a blissful retirement at Senior Care Center, an idyllic community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. The community also helps with administering medications to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed.
With a variety of recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. Here, residents can live to their potential, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and high-quality services.
Experience a worry-free retirement at Harmony Lane, a distinguished community in Biddeford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their personal needs with a kind and highly qualified team available around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.
A carefully curated calendar of exciting events and fun recreational programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their best years.
Live a laid-back lifestyle at Countryside Adult Family Care Home, an inviting community situated in the quiet setting of Buxton, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. The community also provides incontinence care and medication management for residents’ comfort and convenience.
With a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging programs and stimulating activities, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, ensuring residents can travel without worries. The community is a good option for a blissful retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.
Conveniently located in the lively setting of Biddeford, ME, Center Street is a blissful community that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and highly trained team, residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences.
Here, residents are empowered to live to their potential with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced meals. Transportation services are also available to ensure residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing and inviting environment.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against others offering the same care type in the same state — never against a different care type.
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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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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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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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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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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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.
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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
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