Page 6 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

Why trust this guide? 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
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Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Holyoke Street
SC
AL
Brewer
2No 68 - 100.0% -1000.0
Cottage Hill Home
SC
AL
Sanford
5No 19 - 100.0% -1000.0
Grange Waiver
SC
AL
Hinckley
6No 8 - 100.0% -2000.0
Macsullivan Home
SC
AL
Lewiston
3No 11 - 100.0% Marcia Turcotte1000.0
Atlantic Shores
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Harrington
6Yes-- 100.0% Jeffrey M. Strout1000.0
Village Green
SC
AL
Saco
3No 29 - 100.0% -1000.0
The Lincoln Home
SC
AL
RC
Newcastle
35No 48 Studio / 1 Bed 80.0% Lorrie Winslow1133.0
Venture House
SC
AL
Lewiston
6No 17 Private / Shared Rooms 50.0% -2000.0
Parker Ridge
SC
AL
IL
RC
Blue Hill
47Yes 12 - 100.0% Timothy G. Chandler2121.0
Wedgewood Street
SC
AL
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
3No 20 - 100.0% -1000.0
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Overview of Holyoke Street

Age with dignity at Holyoke Street, a dedicated community in Brewer. ME, which offers assisted living. With exceptional services, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Exciting events and engaging programs, like fun games and light exercises, are conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience. The community promotes a nurturing and friendly environment to help residents live without worries in retirement.

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Overview of Cottage Hill Home

Experience a blissful retirement at Cottage Hill Home, a distinct retreat in Sanford, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-notch care for their daily living activities 24/7. Here, incontinence care and medication management are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and inviting environment.

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Overview of Grange Waiver

Conveniently located in the quiet neighborhood of Hinckley, ME, Grange Waiver is an outstanding retreat that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides top-notch support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun events is conducted to promote social engagement and an active lifestyle. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions with medication management. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Macsullivan Home

Macsullivan Home is a blissful community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, exceptional services are provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and gain fun experiences with plenty of recreational activities and wellness programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, ensuring residents can travel without hassles. With its nurturing setting and well-maintained amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Atlantic Shores

Receive exceptional support in retirement at Atlantic Shores, an idyllic haven in Harrington, ME, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household responsibilities. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents can travel conveniently and safely with transportation services and parking spaces. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its supportive and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Village Green

Village Green is an outstanding haven in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, top-tier support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, is provided 24/7. Accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Light exercises and fun events are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Catering to residents’ nutritional needs and tastes, a variety of healthy dining options are served. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.

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The Lincoln Home

22 River Rd, Newcastle, ME 04553
Overview of The Lincoln Home

The Lincoln Home provides assisted living and respite care in Newcastle, Maine. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while residents live in a studio or one bedroom residence. Respite care offers a short stay for someone who needs temporary support, which can help when a family caregiver is traveling or recovering. With 35 beds, the community is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another.

Residents can use the salon and spa, spend time outdoors, and take part in Silver Sneakers, creative writing, art and poetry, and local history classes. Rehabilitation services, social activities, cultural programs, creative activities, and outings are also available. The area has a Walk Score of 48, so most errands require a car or a ride. Lorrie Winslow serves as administrator, and locally sourced cuisine is available through the community’s culinary program.

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Overview of Venture House

Live without worries at Venture House, a loving retreat in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, top-notch support is provided 24/7 to help with their daily living activities. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs, residents can interact with their surroundings and find out new hobbies. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is provided. The community is a good option for those aiming to make the most of their best years, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Parker Ridge

63 Parker Ridge Ln, Blue Hill, ME 04614-6129
Overview of Parker Ridge

Parker Ridge offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Blue Hill, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

With multiple living and care options, Parker Ridge may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time or a family needing temporary care. Housing includes assisted living suites, residential living apartments, and cottages, matching assisted living residents with suites and independent living residents with apartments or cottages. The community has 47 beds, a size that can allow staff and residents to become familiar with one another.

A pool, fitness center, salon, and barber give residents options for recreation, exercise, and personal grooming within the community. Parker Ridge also has nine nature trails with different levels of difficulty and accessibility, creating outdoor walking options suited to varied abilities. Rehabilitation services are available through the community, and assisted living residents can use the Parker Court dining room, where meals are prepared with dietary needs in mind.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at Parker Ridge. Timothy G. Chandler serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Wedgewood Street

Wedgewood Street is a compassionate community in Scarborough, ME, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, top-tier support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, is provided 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, so residents have a hassle-free living.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events, residents will not run out of things to do and gain meaningful experiences. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and medication assistance are provided for convenience and safety. The community’s top-tier services and beautifully designed amenities make it an ideal retirement destination.

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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
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 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.

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