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Compare Senior Communities around Maine The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
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| Huntington Common |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Kennebunk | 82 | Yes | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 80.5% | - | Peggy Farrington | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0.1 |
| Avita of Brunswick |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Brunswick (Brunswick Station) | 75 | No | 20 | - | 89.3% | - | Monique Kay Thiboutot | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Scarborough Terrace |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77 | No | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed | 68.8% | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Brewer | 72 | No | 49 | Private / Shared | 94.4% | - | Bridgette Keegan | 48 | 6 | 7 | 0.1 |
| Avita of Stroudwater |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 75 | No | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| The Enclave of Scarborough |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 92 | No | 57 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | Samantha Ashley Beaton | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Atria Kennebunk |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Kennebunk | 74 | Yes | 51 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 100.0% | - | Jessica Goodell | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cape Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road) | 72 | No | 14 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 90.3% | - | Amanda Allen | 47 | 10 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Portland (Back Cove) | 80 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 92.5% | A+ | Leann Flohr | 34 | 12 | 20 | 0.6 |
| Stroudwater Lodge |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 115 | No | 18 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 84.3% | - | Nichole Doyer | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bolster Heights Residential Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Auburn (New Auburn) | 84 | No | 48 | - | 95.2% | - | Merissa Poland | 35 | 6 | 10 | 0.3 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove) | 60 | Yes | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.7% | - | Deborah Riddell | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bay Square at Yarmouth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Yarmouth | 60 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 83.3% | F | Jessica Goodell | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0.2 |
| The Grande At South Portland |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | South Portland | 52 | No | 32 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40.4% | - | Caitlin Marsanskis | 9 | 4 | 14 | 1.6 |
| Dirigo Pines |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Orono | 50 | Yes | 1 | 1 Bed | - | - | Paul Arbour | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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Overview of Memory Care at Market Square
Specializing in memory care, the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Memory Care at Market Square situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Market Square, South Paris, ME, strives to provide a safe place for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Keep peace of mind with the purposely built and snug accommodations in various semi-private rooms. Memory Care at Market Square goes above and beyond to provide top-notch care and support with a team of respectful and specially trained professionals for seniors to live with dignity and cherish every moment of their golden years.
Gain meaningful experiences and remain well-engaged with the community through a jam-packed calendar of events and stimulating programs. Mingle with friends over healthy and tasty meals and satisfy your dietary needs and preferences. With its tranquil spaces and incredible amenities, Memory Care at Market Square is a good place for seniors to spend a wondrous retirement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Fitness and Recreation
Scarborough Terrace is the premier assisted living and memory care community. The beautiful and upscale senior living practices compassion and kindness ready to attend to any need– with mental, physical, and emotional needs. Scarborough Terrace is a small community that strives to be elegant, caring, and affordable, where residents can feel safe and secure.
The senior living community’s exceptional service includes medication management and housekeeping, to name their essentials which are assisted by their well-trained staff that are ready to accommodate any resident’s needs.
A member of the Genesis Healthcare Center, Orono Commons is the home for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Orono Commons cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.
The Lamp Memory Care Center in Lisbon, ME, is a trusted assisted living and memory care community that offers personal and specialized care. Fostering comfort and healing, the community also features secure and thoughtfully designed rooms in a supportive environment. With 24-hour assistance, restaurant-style dining, and household services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.
Brain-stimulating games, light fitness exercises, and social events also help enhance residents’ memory and maintain holistic wellness. With cozy living spaces and accessible amenities, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Lisbon, the community ensures residents have a hassle-free living. This assisted living and memory care community is a good option for senior living in Maine, especially with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.
Overview of Spring Rock Park
Spring Rock Park is an assisted living community that embraces Independent Living Retirement Home options, nestled in the charming landscape of Leeds, Maine. This community boasts a collection of 20 well-appointed senior housing units, providing residents with a comfortable and accommodating environment. Strategically situated in close proximity to healthcare facilities, retail shopping destinations, churches, and local conveniences, Spring Rock Park ensures that residents have easy access to essential amenities.
With a remarkable convenience of 18 drug stores within a mile radius and a mere 11.35 miles from St Mary’s Regional Medical Center, residents’ well-being remains a top priority. Moreover, the community offers a welcoming atmosphere for spiritual enrichment, with a multitude of churches within a four-mile radius. Spring Rock Park stands as a harmonious blend of comfort, accessibility, and community, offering seniors a fulfilling and vibrant living experience.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Clover Health Care
Clover Health Care specializes in delivering personalized services tailored to meet the unique needs of your loved ones. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care, the staff delivers a heartfelt resident-centered approach to care; they strive to help seniors and adults thrive in the comfort of their own homes. With over 40 years of experience, expect Clover Health Care to help achieve your goals and holistic needs.
Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry, transportation to and from, specialized programs, social gatherings, and educational activities.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Situated in Farmingdale, Maine, Halldale Manor is a 26-bed residential care facility offering a haven for seniors seeking a place of solace and comfort. Its environment is thoughtfully curated to cater to the physical and emotional needs of seniors, serving as a haven of comfort and care that maintains impeccable standards, ensuring a clean and vibrant ambiance.
Within its warm embrace, this establishment goes beyond mere residence, extending its support through local transportation assistance, dietary services, housekeeping, and laundry provisions. With an atmosphere that radiates coziness and charm, Halldale Manor excels in providing an array of amenities that enhance the quality of life for its residents. Positioned conveniently close to public libraries, walking trails, shopping venues, and the esteemed Maine General Hospital, it offers a holistic living experience that promotes both well-being and accessibility.
Cotton Mill Apartments in Hallowell, ME, is a welcoming independent living community that features specially designed apartments for older adults. Here, older adults can find a home away from home, accompanied by its lively environment. Housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry rooms are also available to help residents maintain their independence with ease. The community’s thoughtfully curated amenities ensure residents can live comfortably during their stay.
Residents can freely interact with friends and explore new interests through social gatherings and recreational activities. With spacious rooms and cozy communal spaces, residents can rest without worries. Overlooking the beautiful Kennebec River, near restaurants, shops, and local amenities in Hallowell, the community provides quick access to necessities and leisure. This independent living community is a good option for senior living in Maine, especially for those seeking independence in retirement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Situated in the neighborhood of Bangor, ME, Ohi-three Hudson Street is a one of a kind senior living community, offering assisted living services to residents who can benefit from added care and support. The community features a team of caregivers who are trained to offer compassionate support with daily living activities and fulfill other basic caregiving tasks that help residents live with utmost comfort and peace of mind. Residents here enjoy beautifully-appointed accommodations surrounded with the safety provided by a 24-hour awake personnel.
Making sure residents enjoy a fulfilling everyday life, the community offers an array of activities, including music treatment, animal therapy, board games, and outside relaxation. Delicious and nutritious meals are also offered with accommodations for residents’ special dietary requirements. Here, residents are only met with the services that best work for them, helping them thrive and live fully
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Overview of 75 State Street
75 State Street is a vibrant community that excels in housing a professional care staff and convenient features all thought of to offer comfort and hospitality. The senior living community boasts a serene environment that practices a resident-centered approach where they aim to enhance the standard of living of every senior. 75 State is a community that aims to mark a difference in the lives of its residents, serving with compassion, patience, and understanding.
Life is focused on an active and fulfilled holistic wellness. Seniors are offered an array of services such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, and private assisted living or independent living apartments designed to meet the needs of every resident.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes
Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
Operational Stability & Resident SupportThe largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:
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Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings -
Long-stay and short-stay quality measures -
Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios - Health deficiencies and regulatory history
- Accreditations and positive local news reporting
These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.
Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:
- Nurse hours per patient per day
- Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
- Administrative stability and ownership quality
- Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:
- Year built or renovated
- Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
- Revenue per bed
- Administrator tenure
These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
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- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
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- Memory care specialists
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- Custom hearing aids
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- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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