Page 8 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth
SC
AL
MC
Ellsworth
60No 69 - 46.7% Maria Ream2121.0
Mill Street
SC
AL
Auburn
1No 61 - 100.0% Brian Vye2121.0
House In Shawmut
SC
AL
Shawmut
6No 25 - 83.3% -2000.0
Fare House
SC
AL
Turner
4No 2 - 100.0% -1000.0
Parent Waiver Home
SC
AL
Van Buren
3No 12 - 100.0% -1000.0
Phillip Blanchette Residential
SC
AL
Eagle Lake
6No-Private / Shared Rooms 100.0% -1000.0
Coastal Shores, Inc.
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Brunswick
40No 92 - 97.5% Wendy A Rider111111.0
The Chapman House
SC
AL
Auburn
30Yes 82 Private Rooms 83.3% Bonnie J. Iwans2252.5
One Willow Manor
SC
AL
IL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
6No 43 Private Rooms 33.3% Caitlin Cline186392.2
Country Village Assisted Living
SC
AL
RESC
RC
Casco
30No 23 - 93.3% Albina D. Bryant1155.0
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Overview of Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth

Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth provides assisted living and memory care in Ellsworth, ME. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 60 beds and is administered by Maria Ream. A salon and spa, outdoor areas, rehabilitation services, and direct transportation services give residents access to personal care, time outdoors, therapy, and organized transportation without arranging every service independently. These options bring several regular needs into the community.

Dining includes three freshly prepared meals daily, with special dietary accommodations for residents who need meals prepared around specific requirements. Social and recreational activities include arts, music, and gardening, giving residents structured ways to take part in those interests. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot; for a resident who no longer drives, nearby errands may sometimes be possible without a car or ride.

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Overview of Mill Street

Situated in the lively setting of Auburn, ME, Mill Street is an astounding community that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional assistance is provided for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are also available.

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. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community strives to help residents make the most of their best years, especially with its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities.

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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 Fare House

Live blissfully at Fare House, an idyllic community in Turner, ME, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, including grooming and transferring. The community also features accessible and secure accommodations, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents can live actively and maintain social connections with plenty of enriching activities and wellness programs. Delightful dining options are also prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. Promoting a supportive environment, the community strives to provide residents with a place to spend their retirement without worries.

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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 Phillip Blanchette Residential

Phillip Blanchette Residential provides assisted living in Eagle Lake, ME. Residents receive help with daily tasks while continuing to live in a residential setting. With six beds, the home has a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private and shared rooms are available, giving residents a choice between more personal space and living with a roommate.

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Overview of Coastal Shores

Coastal Shores provides assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care in Brunswick, ME. Assisted living provides help with personal care while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living without daily care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can continue within the same community.

Coastal Shores has 40 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. The community opened in 2015, and Wendy A Rider serves as its administrator.

A Walk Score of 92 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of One Willow Manor

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.

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Overview of The Chapman House

The Chapman House is an exquisite senior living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern apartment complex exclusively for the senior ladies. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more comfortable. The senior assisted living near Lewiston is where seniors maintain independence and individuality.

The Chapman House provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available. 

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Overview of Country Village Assisted Living

Country Village Assisted Living provides assisted living, residential care, and respite care in Casco, ME. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they live in a private or semi-private room, and residential care keeps care support part of daily life. Respite care provides a short stay, which may suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

Country Village Assisted Living opened in 1995 and has 30 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community offers private and semi-private rooms, so a resident can live alone or share a room.

Residents can use the in-house beauty and styling salon for grooming services without leaving the community. Rehabilitation services and a wellness program addressing mobility, eating, exercising, and grooming are also available, giving residents support in these areas as part of their care. The dining team prepares meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and accommodates dietary requirements and preferences.

Care for dementia patients and adult daycare are among the specific programs available. Albina D. Bryant serves as the administrator.

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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