Page 9 of Best Senior Communities in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 401 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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Avg Walk Score: 36/ 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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Pine View Road Unit 1
SC
AL
Westbrook
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 36
Rank #302 / 357
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #219 / 239
Lazarus Donato1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Pagoma Lane
SC
AL
Lewiston
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 36
Rank #251 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Eastside Manor
SC
AL
Hancock (Waukeag)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #108 / 356
No
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 36
Rank #330 / 357
-Katrina Richartz1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Coastal Shores, Inc.
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Brunswick
40
Facility 40
ME AVG 20
Rank #62 / 356
No
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 36
Rank #6 / 357
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #113 / 239
Wendy A Rider1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 3
Rank #222 / 237
11.0
Facility 11.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #236 / 237
Sewall Street Home
SC
AL
Island Falls
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
22
Facility 22
ME AVG 36
Rank #216 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Waldo County Spectrum Generations Adp
SC
ADC
RC
Belfast
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 20
Rank #75 / 356
No
71
Facility 71
ME AVG 36
Rank #48 / 357
23.3%
Facility 23.3%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #239 / 239
Tarsha Ann Rewa2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Allison Avenue
SC
AL
Portland (North Deering)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 36
Rank #321 / 357
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #186 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
S & S Foster Home
SC
AL
Van Buren
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 36
Rank #245 / 357
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #186 / 239
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Hallowell
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 20
Rank #53 / 356
No
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 36
Rank #296 / 357
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #139 / 239
Flor Merritt1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #159 / 237
Frost Street
SC
AL
Portland (Rosemont)
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
38
Facility 38
ME AVG 36
Rank #161 / 357
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Richard Norton1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #159 / 237

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME community we track that reports that metric, not just the 401 on this page.

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Overview of Pine View Road Unit 1

Located in the peaceful setting of Westbrook, ME, Pine View Road Unit 1 is a distinct community that offers assisted living. The community strives to help residents with their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort with delicious home-cooked meals, ensuring residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available to help residents with their prescriptions and medical appointments. The community’s nurturing and friendly environment allows residents to make the most of their best years without worries.

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Overview of Pagoma Lane

Live a blissful retirement at Pagoma Lane, an astounding community in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. The community also provides exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities 24/7 to ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Accessible and specially designed accommodations are also available, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

With a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes also promote social interaction while catering to dietary needs with delightful and healthy meals. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Dedicated to maintaining residents’ independence in retirement, the community has well-maintained amenities and exceptional services.

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Overview of Eastside Manor

Ideally located in the tree-lined neighborhood of Hancock, ME, Eastside Manor is a friendly community that offers assisted living. A compassionate and well-trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, around the clock. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents have more time to do the things they love.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and stimulating programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and try out new things. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Medication management is also available, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. 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 Coastal Shores

Coastal Shores, Inc. is a 40-bed assisted living community at 142 Neptune Drive in Brunswick, Maine, serving the Cumberland County area. Managed by Wendy A. Rider, the facility holds an active Assisted Housing license (PND2380) expiring September 29, 2026.

The community operates as a state-licensed residential facility providing 24-hour healthcare oversight for seniors requiring physical or cognitive support. While the Maine Department of Health and Human Services has conducted 38 inspections here, nearly four times the state average of 10, current 2026 filings show the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. The community currently maintains a 98% occupancy rate, with 39 of its 40 beds filled, which is significantly higher than the Maine state average of 83.1%. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions appear in available records.

Nursing and certified staff are available 24/7 to manage medication administration, wellness monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. The clinical team coordinates specialized services including podiatry and therapy through ancillary partnerships. The facility’s October 2024 inspection cited 11 deficiencies, including medication administration errors, improper medication storage, and incomplete records. These findings also noted infrastructure items such as water temperature concerns, outstanding boiler inspections, and window maintenance issues, all of which families should discuss during a tour.

The facility consists of 40 private apartments equipped with individual safety-focused bathrooms and 24-hour emergency call systems. All-inclusive monthly services cover three dietitian-approved meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry.

Shared community spaces include common lounges and landscaped grounds that utilize the facility’s Brunswick location. Residents can enjoy a social calendar featuring daily exercise, creative workshops, and community-connected events. Scheduled transportation is provided for local medical appointments and shopping trips within the Cumberland County area.

Seniors seeking a private apartment setting with high occupancy and a localized care model may find this environment appropriate. Families evaluating Coastal Shores, Inc. should ask directly about corrective actions taken following the October 2024 deficiencies, particularly regarding medication administration protocols, storage practices, and maintenance items, and confirm current availability before making a placement decision.

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Overview of Sewall Street Home

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.

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Overview of Waldo County Spectrum Generations Adp

Tarsha Ann Rewa administers the Waldo County Spectrum Generations Adp, an adult day services program operating out of 18 Merriam Road in Belfast, Maine. Managed by the multi-county non-profit Spectrum Generations, this day program runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, delivering structured daytime support and personal assistance rather than around-the-clock residential care.

The programmatic framework integrates caregiver respite, disease prevention, and community resources through the Healthy Living for ME initiative. Daily operations are supported by a volunteer network and include chef-prepared meals, with activities extending through seasonal social events and collaborative tie-ins with the nearby Cohen and Muskie community centers.

The surrounding neighborhood is highly pedestrian-friendly, carrying a walkability score of 71 out of 100, which offers easy navigation for families and staff. State reviews show an established profile of compliance, with the most recent biennial survey documenting zero deficiencies or citations.

Prospective residents and family representatives evaluating regional day programs can contact the Belfast administrative office to check current session availability and enrollment criteria.

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Overview of Allison Avenue

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.

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Overview of S & S Foster Home

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Van Buren, ME, S & S Foster Home is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with top-tier support for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents can do the things they love.

With a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy meals. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s friendly setting.

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Overview of Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell

Sitting gracefully in the charming landscape of Hallowell, Maine, Woodlands Senior Living presents a community offering a blend of assisted living and memory care services. Spread across 11 acres of rolling terrain, Woodlands Senior Living boasts a historic and scenic ambiance that resonates with the rich heritage of the region. Constructed in 2006, this community has evolved into a testament of elegant architecture adorned with thoughtfully designed interiors and furnishings.
Every corner of this residence is a testament to grace and comfort, offering residents a vibrant and enriching environment that promotes their well-being and contentment. This haven of care is open to both private pay and MaineCare options, ensuring that residents have the flexibility they need. With a focus on individualized plans of care, a handpicked team of specialists, and round-the-clock availability, residents can rest assured they are in capable and caring hands.

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Overview of Frost Street

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Frost Street, an outstanding community in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team also provides top-tier assistance 24/7 for residents’ daily living activities and household tasks. The community also features accessible and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

There are also a lot of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that aim to keep residents happy and active. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents will surely thrive in their golden years, accompanied by its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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.