
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% | - | - | - | - |
Live without worries at Sewall Street Home, a distinct community in Island Falls, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also promotes a nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, engaging programs and exciting events are conducted based on residents’ interests. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Residents can spend their golden years without worries with the community’s well-maintained amenities.
Bolster Heights boasts an efficient rehabilitative approach to skilled nursing and rehab to enhance their quality of life. They have a team of well-trained care staff who deliver a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism.
As a member of the Central Maine Medical Center, Bolster Heights specializes in long-term care, transitional/post-acute care; along with services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access to.
Set in the peaceful woods of Route One, Cumberland Foreside, ME, The Mooring on Foreside is an idyllic senior living community focusing on memory care. Focusing on seniors’ needs and interests, the community features well-thought-of and homey residences for better comfort and familiarity. The Mooring on Foreside prides itself on a team of detail-oriented and specially trained professionals delivering care and assistance that best-fit seniors’ preferences.
To avoid confusion and stress, the community conducts carefully curated stimulating programs and enriching activities for residents’ leisure and wellness. The community’s meticulous design are well-recognized, receiving various awards including the International Interior Design Association’s Global Excellence Awards. With its well-lit and friendly spaces, The Mooring on Foreside strives to provide a haven for seniors to keep their dignity and cherish every moment of their independence.
Introducing One Willow Manor, a senior community conveniently nestled within the heart of Downtown South Portland, Maine. This assisted living community caters to various service types, including Independent Living and Retirement Home options. In addition, their compassionate team extends round-the-clock support for activities of daily living, encompassing personal care and medication management. Conveniently situated in close proximity to retail shopping, places of worship, medical services, and a plethora of local amenities, One Willow Manor truly enriches the lives of its residents.
Numerous churches stand within a four-mile radius, and an abundance of drug stores are situated within a mile of the facility. Notably, the community is strategically positioned just 1.28 miles away from Mercy Hospital, further ensuring residents’ peace of mind regarding medical care. Within the nurturing environment of One Willow Manor, residents are presented with a diverse array of living arrangements. This unique approach empowers each individual to select the precise level of care and assistance suited to their distinct requirements. This adaptable framework enables senior adults to preserve their autonomy and self-sufficiency, all the while taking solace in the assurance that assistance is perpetually accessible if needed.
Located in a lively and practical setting, Pinecrest Apartments in Lewiston, ME, provides residents with an excellent assisted living experience. A comfortable lifestyle with convenient access to amenities and services is available to residents. Plenty of healthcare providers nearby the community, including six hospitals, 45 doctors, and 11 pharmacies, provide residents easy access to medical care when needed. With so many restaurants in the area, the community is ideal for seniors who enjoy going out to eat while its proximity to two parks makes it ideal for leisurely walks and picnics for nature enthusiasts.
Pinecrest Apartments promotes happy, healthy living by establishing an environment that offers seniors daily convenience, comfort, and stimulating experiences. With a variety of facilities, including theaters for amusement, houses of worship for spiritual enlightenment, and easy access to transit, residents can preserve their independence and take part in an active social life.
Experience high-quality living at Androscoggin Down- Support Solutions is an exceptional community surrounded by thriving local amenities in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-notch support for their daily living activities 24/7. Residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also provided.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.
Peacefully set near Mayor Baxter Woods in Portland, ME, Stevens Square at Baxter Woods is a distinguished 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living with a variety of convenient local amenities and maintenance services.
Cozy communal spaces and wellness opportunities are available, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With multiple dining venues, residents have the finest dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of state-of-the-art amenities where residents can relax and have the finest retirement experience.
Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Portland, ME, Bayside East is an exceptional community that offers independent living. The community is committed to enhancing the living experiences of those 55+, providing a variety of specially designed accommodations. 24-hour emergency maintenance, laundry, and management services are available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Here, residents can spend their days as they please with plenty of local shops and recreation sites nearby. With a fully equipped kitchen, residents enjoy mealtimes that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community creates the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.
Peacefully nestled near North Deering Park in Portland, ME, Allison Avenue is a distinct community that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and highly skilled team available around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household chores. An emergency alert system and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents’ safety.
A variety of engaging activities and light exercises are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also travel conveniently and safely with transportation services and parking spaces. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its well-maintained amenities and exceptional services.
Live a worry-free retirement at Hfp Grace House, a distinguished community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier support tailored to residents’ daily living activities is provided around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.
Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a well-thought-out calendar of exciting events and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions as medication management is also provided. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.
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.













