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Best Senior Communities in Maine

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 397 homes in Maine

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Maine Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Senior Communities around Maine The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

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Huntington Common
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Kennebunk
82Yes 30 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 80.5% -Peggy Farrington17520.1
Avita of Brunswick
SC

Senior Communitie

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75No 20 - 89.3% -Monique Kay Thiboutot20500.0
Scarborough Terrace
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77No 13 Studio / 1 Bed 68.8% A+David Kingsley28900.0
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Brewer
72No 49 Private / Shared 94.4% -Bridgette Keegan48670.1
Avita of Stroudwater
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Westbrook (Landing Road)
75No 19 Studio / 1 Bed 88.0% A+Tracy Hoppe21300.0
The Enclave of Scarborough
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92No 57 Studio / 1 Bed--Samantha Ashley Beaton20400.0
Atria Kennebunk
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Kennebunk
74Yes 51 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 100.0% -Jessica Goodell26400.0
Cape Memory Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road)
72No 14 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 90.3% -Amanda Allen471010.0
Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Portland (Back Cove)
80Yes 44 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 92.5% A+Leann Flohr3412200.6
Stroudwater Lodge
SC

Senior Communitie

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Westbrook (Landing Road)
115No 18 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 84.3% -Nichole Doyer14300.0
Bolster Heights Residential Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Auburn (New Auburn)
84No 48 - 95.2% -Merissa Poland356100.3
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60Yes 19 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 96.7% -Deborah Riddell4000.0
Bay Square at Yarmouth
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Yarmouth
60Yes 44 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 83.3% FJessica Goodell17630.2
The Grande At South Portland
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

South Portland
52No 32 1 Bed / 2 Bed 40.4% -Caitlin Marsanskis94141.6
Dirigo Pines
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Orono
50Yes 1 1 Bed--Paul Arbour2000.0
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Overview of Dean Road Waiver

Dean Road Waiver is an idyllic retreat nestled in the serene setting of Clinton, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch services for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. Incontinence care and medication management are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun events, wellness programs, and recreational activities accompany residents as they explore new hobbies and interact with their surroundings. Mealtimes promote social interactions with delicious and healthy dining options. Transportation and parking are also available, ensuring residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years, accompanied by its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Dearone Care

Live without worries at Dearone Care, a distinguished community in Corinth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also offers housekeeping services and an emergency call system, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With a variety of healthy dining options, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation. Here, residents will surely thrive in retirement, accompanied by the community’s friendly setting and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Country Club Home

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Country Club Home, a distinct community in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household tasks with a kind and highly skilled team providing top-notch support around the clock. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicine as prescribed.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents can travel conveniently with transportation services. Promoting a supportive and welcoming environment, the community is a good option for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Corliss Street

Make the most of your best years at Corliss Street, an idyllic retreat situated in the quiet residential area of Bath, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, a competent and highly qualified team provides exceptional support for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience and comfort.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are 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 friendly and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Boundary Road

Surrounded by lush trees and serene green spaces in Standish, ME, Boundary Road is a blissful haven that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, a kind and highly skilled team provides top-tier care for their daily living activities 24/7. Housekeeping services, transfer assistance, and medication management are provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents can interact with their surroundings 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 nutritional needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Housing Options: Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Alternative Residential Care – 6 Cross Street

Experience high-quality living at Alternative Residential Care – 6 Cross Street, a distinct community in Westbrook, ME, that offers assisted living. Focusing on those with intellectual disabilities and autism, the community provides exceptional support for their special needs and daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is provided.

Recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to improve residents’ living experiences and cognition. With thoughtfully planned meal options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation is also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those seeking quality care in retirement, especially with its nurturing setting and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Gorham House

Gorham House is a hidden gem nestled in the peaceful town of Gorham, Maine. This exceptional residence offers a range of services to meet the unique needs of seniors, including assisted living homes, nursing home care, and memory care living. With a commitment to excellence, Gorham House ensures that residents receive the highest quality of care and support.

From weekly housekeeping services to convenient transportation options, Gorham House strives to create a worry-free lifestyle for residents. With fully staffed LPNs and RNs available 24 hours a day, the nursing home care provided is of the utmost quality. Gorham House has built a reputation for its dedication to nursing home quality measures, ensuring that residents receive top-notch care that exceeds industry standards. The home also offers a variety of floor plans to suit the preferences and requirements of residents. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, or specialized memory care, seniors can find a living space that meets their specific needs and desires.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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