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Page 6 of 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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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.

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 Edgecomb25
-
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 Beaton20
-
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 Goodell26
-
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 Hoppe21
-
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 Kingsley28
-
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 Riddell4
-
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 Doyer14
-
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 Thiboutot20
-
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 Robbins7
-
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 Allen47
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\'Neill13-
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 Brett18
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% ----
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Overview of Parent Waiver Home

Parent Waiver Home is a welcoming retreat in Van Buren, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. 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 transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of House in Shawmut

Make the most of your best years at House in Shawmut, a loving community in Shawmut, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ quality of life, providing dedicated support for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with enriching activities and exciting events that highlight their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, ensuring residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to maintain their independence without hassles, especially with its high-quality services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Gorham Road

Live without worries at Gorham Road, a distinguished community in Wiscasset, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to helping residents, the community takes care of their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 24/7. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also cared for, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Fun activities and engaging programs, including game nights and light exercises, are conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its exceptional services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Sandy Brook Home

Live blissfully at Sandy Brook Home, a blissful haven in Danforth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. Residents also experience a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.

Exciting events and fun recreational programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its top-tier services and beautifully maintained amenities.

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Wescott Road

194 Wescott Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Wescott Road

Enjoy your independence at Wescott Road, an outstanding community in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. The community also handles the busy work like housekeeping and laundry, giving residents more time to do the things they love.

Enriching activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation is also taken care of, providing residents with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Prescriptions are also not a worry with medication management. With its nurturing environment and cozy communal spaces, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

Resting gracefully in Waterville, Maine, Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville is a flourishing community that has held its place as the premier retirement destination in central Maine since 1996. Spread across a spacious campus, this community offers a plethora of care options for seniors, including assisted living with memory care, along with independent living private homes. With meticulous design and architecture, every facet of this community has been carefully considered to ensure a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

With a focus on providing top-notch care, they offer various apartment layouts for independent living, ranging from studios to one and two-bedroom units. For those in need of assisted living or memory care, private and shared rooms are available, ensuring a personalized and supportive environment. With round-the-clock availability of their carefully selected staff, this community is dedicated to ensuring the well-being and comfort of its residents. Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville is committed to offering a comprehensive range of care solutions and accepts both private pay and MaineCare.

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Overview of Seth Jordan House

Cherish every moment of your best years at Seth Jordan House, a blissful retreat in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. With high-quality assistance 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a variety of recreational activities and wellness programs. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with well-balanced dining options. Medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents take their medications as prescribed. The community strives to help residents thrive in retirement with its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Steven’s Mills

Age blissfully at Steven’s Mills, a dedicated community in Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Medication reminders are also given, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions.

With fun recreational activities and wellness programs, like card games and light exercises, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation, as delicious and healthy meals are prepared to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for convenient and safe travel. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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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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Overview of Round Pond Green

Beautifully situated in the quiet residential area of Round Pond, ME, Round Pond Green is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with top-notch services tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Exciting events and engaging programs, like light walks and card games, are conducted, so residents can interact with their surroundings and remain physically active. With a formal dining room, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends with a variety of well-balanced dining options. The community also features a cozy sitting room, a well-stocked library, and a porch overlooking the scenic meadow, creating the ideal setting for residents’ holistic wellness.

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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.