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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 | 82
Facility
82
ME AVG
89
Rank
#28 / 358 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
ME AVG
35
Rank
#187 / 421 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 80.5% | - | Peggy Farrington | 17 | 2 | 0.1 |
| 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) | 77
Facility
77
ME AVG
89
Rank
#34 / 358 | No |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
35
Rank
#264 / 421 | Studio / 1 Bed | 68.8% | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 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 | 72
Facility
72
ME AVG
89
Rank
#38 / 358 | No |
49
Facility
49
ME AVG
35
Rank
#112 / 421 | Private / Shared | 94.4% | - | Bridgette Keegan | 48 | 7 | 0.1 |
| 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) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
89
Rank
#35 / 358 | No |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
35
Rank
#231 / 421 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 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) | 92
Facility
92
ME AVG
89
Rank
#20 / 358 | No |
57
Facility
57
ME AVG
35
Rank
#83 / 421 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Samantha Ashley Beaton | 20 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 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) | 80
Facility
80
ME AVG
89
Rank
#30 / 358 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
ME AVG
35
Rank
#135 / 421 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 100.0% | A+ | Leann Flohr | 34 | 17 | 0.5 |
| 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 | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
89
Rank
#45 / 358 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
ME AVG
35
Rank
#135 / 421 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 83.3% | F | Jessica Goodell | 17 | 3 | 0.2 |
| 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 | 50
Facility
50
ME AVG
89
Rank
#59 / 358 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
ME AVG
35
Rank
#360 / 421 | 1 Bed | - | - | Paul Arbour | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| The Captain Lewis Residence |
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. | Farmingdale | 34
Facility
34
ME AVG
89
Rank
#73 / 358 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
ME AVG
35
Rank
#171 / 421 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 26.5% | A+ | Susan Dutil | 8 | 13 | 1.6 |
| Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville |
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.
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. | Waterville | 58
Facility
58
ME AVG
89
Rank
#49 / 358 | No |
15
Facility
15
ME AVG
35
Rank
#253 / 421 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.6% | - | Renee Hanscom | 75 | 6 | 0.1 |
| Clover Health Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Auburn (Minot Avenue) | 244
Facility
244
ME AVG
89
Rank
#1 / 358 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
ME AVG
35
Rank
#121 / 421 | Private Rooms | 76.1% | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| Marshwood Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Lewiston | 108
Facility
108
ME AVG
89
Rank
#13 / 358 | Yes |
21
Facility
21
ME AVG
35
Rank
#222 / 421 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 89.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Crest View Manor |
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. | Houlton | 20
Facility
20
ME AVG
89
Rank
#94 / 358 | No |
2
Facility
2
ME AVG
35
Rank
#352 / 421 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | A+ | Alysia Sutherland | 31 | 11 | 0.4 |
| Patten Pond House |
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. | Surry | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
89
Rank
#110 / 358 | No |
0
Facility
0
ME AVG
35
Rank
#372 / 421 | Private / Shared Rooms | 87.5% | - | Samantha Grey | 31 | 7 | 0.2 |
| Gorham House |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Gorham | 146
Facility
146
ME AVG
89
Rank
#7 / 358 | No |
64
Facility
64
ME AVG
35
Rank
#63 / 421 | Private Rooms | 78.6% | A- | - | - | - | - |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
- Includes
- 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.
- Includes
- 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.
- Includes
- 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.
- Includes
- 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 5 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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