
Compare Senior Communities around Maine
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta | SC AL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Augusta | 108
Facility
108
ME AVG
20
Rank
#10 / 356 | No |
7
Facility
7
ME AVG
31
Rank
#316 / 422 | - | 94.5% | - | - | - | - |
| Westgate Manor | SC AL HOS MC NH PC RESC RC SNF | Bangor (Union Street) | 65
Facility
65
ME AVG
20
Rank
#37 / 356 | No |
23
Facility
23
ME AVG
31
Rank
#208 / 422 | - | 96.5% | A- | - | 3 | 16
Facility
16
ME AVG
3
Rank
#225 / 233 |
| Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living | SC AL HOS MC NH SNF | Broadway Bangor | 40
Facility
40
ME AVG
20
Rank
#62 / 356 | No |
95
Facility
95
ME AVG
31
Rank
#4 / 422 | - | 97.5% | - | Janet Edgecomb | 25 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| The Enclave of Scarborough | SC AL MC RC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 92
Facility
92
ME AVG
20
Rank
#13 / 356 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
ME AVG
31
Rank
#83 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Samantha Ashley Beaton | 20 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Atria Kennebunk | SC AL IL MC | Kennebunk | 74
Facility
74
ME AVG
20
Rank
#31 / 356 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
ME AVG
31
Rank
#104 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Jessica Goodell | 26 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Avita of Stroudwater | SC ADC AL IL MC | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
31
Rank
#232 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Scarborough Terrace | SC AL MC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77
Facility
77
ME AVG
20
Rank
#27 / 356 | No |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
31
Rank
#265 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | 68.8% | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth | SC AL IL MC | Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove) | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
20
Rank
#41 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
31
Rank
#232 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.7% | - | Deborah Riddell | 4 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Stroudwater Lodge | SC AL IL | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 115
Facility
115
ME AVG
20
Rank
#6 / 356 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
ME AVG
31
Rank
#240 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 84.3% | - | Nichole Doyer | 14 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Avita of Brunswick | SC AL MC | Brunswick (Brunswick Station) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
ME AVG
31
Rank
#227 / 422 | - | 89.3% | - | Monique Kay Thiboutot | 20 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton | SC AL MC RESC | Bridgton | 48
Facility
48
ME AVG
20
Rank
#58 / 356 | No |
10
Facility
10
ME AVG
31
Rank
#290 / 422 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 93.8% | - | Susan Robbins | 7 | -
Facility
-
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Cape Memory Care | SC AL MC RESC | Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road) | 72
Facility
72
ME AVG
20
Rank
#32 / 356 | No |
14
Facility
14
ME AVG
31
Rank
#261 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 90.3% | - | Amanda Allen | 47 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#90 / 233 |
| Osher Inn At the Cedars | SC AL | Portland (North Deering) | 30
Facility
30
ME AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 356 | No |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
31
Rank
#89 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Katharine O\'Neill | 13 | - |
| Phillips-Strickland House | SC IL | Bangor (Stetson Square) | 48
Facility
48
ME AVG
20
Rank
#58 / 356 | No |
84
Facility
84
ME AVG
31
Rank
#20 / 422 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 87.5% | - | Sheldon Clyde Brett | 18 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#90 / 233 |
| Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Portland (North Deering) | 102
Facility
102
ME AVG
20
Rank
#12 / 356 | No |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
31
Rank
#89 / 422 | Private Rooms | 78.6% | - | - | - | - |
Age without worries at Bennett Apt-Support Solutions, an idyllic haven in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team that helps with their daily living activities around the clock. The community also features an intimate and accessible setting, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. Here, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s well-maintained amenities and individualized services.
Situated at the beautifully landscaped grounds at Lewiston, ME, Montello Heights Retirement Community is an ideal senior living community that offers affordable independent living and assisted living options. With their 24-hour nursing services, residents and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well-supported and living a comfortable life within a community that protects residents’ freedom and dignity while receiving additional assistance.
Montello Heights deeply values its residents’ comfort and convenience and ensures they get the support they need to live an easy life. Residents enjoy a host of amenities and services, including laundry, transportation, social activities, and fitness activities. The community also takes pride in providing savory chef-prepared meals that taste just like home-cooked meals and are tailored to accommodate special diets for those with low-sodium and diabetic needs.
Montello Heights Retirement Community is an independent living and assisted living home for seniors in Lewiston where a balanced lifestyle of comfort and calmness is met with full support. Residents of the community are encouraged to have a strong sense of freedom with no shame of being able to receive additional assistance.
Montello’s lifestyle is easy and worry-free. Residents can live a fulfilling everyday life through the community’s extensive services. Their amenities and services include laundry, transportation, healthy and savory chef-prepared meals, social activities, and fitness activities.
Nestled within a picturesque 17-acre neighborhood in Portland, Fallbrook Woods is a remarkable memory care community that stands out among other memory care communities. It offers an ideal environment for life enrichment, providing a nurturing space for residents with memory loss. Fallbrook Woods understands the intricacies of memory loss and goes above and beyond to create avenues for residents to exercise their capabilities, pursue their lifestyle preferences, and indulge in their personal interests. Additionally, this community welcomes short-term stays, ensuring flexibility and convenience for both residents and their families.
The heart of Fallbrook Woods lies in its commitment to providing a vibrant and supportive environment. Life at Fallbrook Woods is brimming with genuine care and a deep understanding of memory loss. Residents thrive in this enriching community, where every aspect is designed to enhance their well-being and foster a sense of belonging. In summary, Fallbrook Woods is a captivating memory care community situated in a beautiful neighborhood in Portland. With its dedication to memory care and the availability of memory care support groups, this residence provides an engaging and nurturing environment where residents can thrive and find solace in their journey.
Experience the joys of residing in Maine’s capital city with The Inn at City Hall. This unique living opportunity encompasses an assisted living program provided by MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, ensuring comprehensive care and assistance for residents 55 years of age or older. With a dedicated onsite staff, residents can access personalized activities, homemaking services, medical support, a thoughtfully designed meals program, transportation assistance, and more.
Housed within the beautifully restored Augusta City Hall building, this historic structure has been transformed into 31 apartments, meticulously preserving its historical charm throughout the complex. Nestled along the scenic banks of the Kennebec River, The Inn offers picturesque views and a welcoming environment for residents to call home. Situated just a stone’s throw away from Augusta’s vibrant downtown, The Inn at City Hall presents an unparalleled living experience in the heart of Maine’s capital city.
Located in the scenic city of Newcastle, Maine, The Lincoln Home is a paradisal senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Residents thrive with person centered care, catered to their individual needs and preferences. The community welcomes its residents into unique and spacious apartments that offer changing, panoramic views of nature each day. Meanwhile, residents dealing with memory loss enjoy a home-like oasis of professional and loving care that empowers them to continue living a vibrant life despite their afflictions.
A fun and exciting daily life is guaranteed with a diverse range of carefully curated activities, including exercise classes, arts and crafts, and wine and cheese socials. Residents never miss their meals with a culinary team that prepares innovative locally sourced cuisine, three meals a day, served in the cozy riverside dining room. With purposely-built community spaces, including a library and gathering spot, spacious living room for hosting events, a new media room, an activity/craft room and a demonstration kitchen, residents are sure to fully enjoy their living experience at The Lincoln Home.
Administered by Leann Flohr, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living is an 80-bed assisted living community in Portland, Maine’s Back Cove area. Operating for nine years, the home at 86 Holiday Dr has a 93 percent occupancy and floor plans spanning from studios to one and two-bedroom units in a two-story building. The home caters to a mix of occupants seeking assistance with daily living activities while maintaining valuable independence.
The facility underscores promoting wellness and independence via a supportive environment. Residents receive 24-hour licensed supervision, medication management services, and balanced meals prepared on-site. The community maintains a full-service salon where occupants can take care of personal grooming needs. Daily life comprises scheduled engaging activities and fitness and recreation programming. The movie room is entertaining and a cozy gathering space for residents and visitors. Transportation services help residents reach appointments and outings. For those interested in short-term stays, Birchwoods supplies respite care services. Pets are welcome, which can be crucial for occupants wanting their animal companions with them. The facility’s location in a somewhat walkable area (Walk Score 44) means some nearby services are within walking reach, though most outings benefit from transportation access. With nine years of operational experience and a 93 percent occupancy rate, Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living has built consistent routines and serves a consistent population of occupants in Portland.
Families examining the home can arrange a tour to see floor plans, meet staff, and get a sense of the daily culture and community life.
Gray Senior Living is an exceptional community in Gray, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life with dedicated support for their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
Residents have plenty of opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, like movie nights and light exercises. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medicines as prescribed. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community is ideal for a blissful retirement.
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.
Overlooking the scenic area of Lewiston, ME, Seventy Six Bradley Street is a warm and welcoming senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care services. Offering a round the clock team of dependable caregivers, the community warrants each resident immediate assistance during emergencies and personalized services tailored to their needs. Residents are provided with cozy and easy to navigate living spaces that guarantee utmost comfort and safety, fostering a comfortable living experience.
Dedicated to giving residents a well-rounded experience, the community also offers an array of conveniences and amenities, such as chapel, concierge, transportation, and pharmacy services. A fitness room is available to provide residents with space and opportunities for physical activities, while a talented culinary team prepares three delicious meals daily to give residents the nourishment they need. With its extensive services, a reliable care team, and array of thoughtful perks, the community guarantees a relaxing retirement experience.
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.













