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Best Senior Communities in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 401 senior communities communities in Maine using Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in ME
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Jun 2026
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401 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 31/ 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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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 Farrington17
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 Kingsley28
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 Keegan48
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 Hoppe21
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 Beaton20
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 Flohr34
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
CJessica Goodell17
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 Arbour2
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 Dutil8
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 Hanscom75
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 Sutherland31
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 Grey31
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
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Overview of Moose Trail

Live a blissful retirement at Moose Trail, an idyllic retreat in West Bath, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier services are provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Exciting events and engaging programs are conducted, promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement. A variety of well-balanced dining options are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. With its accessible amenities and supportive environment, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Meadow Road Home Assisted Housing Program

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Bridgton, ME, Meadow Road Home Assisted Housing Program is an inviting haven that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. The community also provides medication management, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

Exciting events and engaging programs are conducted, promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement. Here, residents have a satisfactory dining experience with a variety of well-balanced dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and tastes. Transportation services are also provided to help residents travel conveniently and safely. With its friendly environment and accessible amenities, the community ensures residents thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Harbor View Cottage

Located in the thriving setting of Newcastle, ME, Harbor View Cottage is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and household chores. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents take their medicine as prescribed.

Prioritizing residents’ enjoyment and wellness, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community’s supportive and inviting environment creates the ideal setting where residents can live a worry-free retirement.

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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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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 Marshwood

Marshwood Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Marshwood Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

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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.