Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 73 memory care providers in ME using ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Avita of Brunswick
MC
AL
Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 55
Rank #14 / 54
Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 36
Rank #41 / 65
-
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #23 / 44
Monique Kay Thiboutot2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 51
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 51
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 51
The Enclave of Scarborough
MC
AL
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 55
Rank #8 / 54
Yes
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 36
Rank #15 / 65
Studio / 1 Bed-Samantha Ashley Beaton1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 51
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 51
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 51
Clover Health Care
MC
AL
IL
NH
Auburn
109
Facility 109
ME AVG 55
Rank #4 / 54
Yes
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 36
Rank #23 / 65
Private Rooms
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #20 / 44
Kevin Hachey25
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #46 / 51
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 3
Rank #50 / 51
2.2
Facility 2.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #36 / 51
The Landing at Saco Bay
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
Saco
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 55
Rank #27 / 54
No
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 36
Rank #6 / 65
Private Room / Shared Suite
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #28 / 44
Jessica Poulin3
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #13 / 51
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #12 / 51
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #12 / 51
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
MC
AL
IL
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 55
Rank #25 / 54
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 36
Rank #48 / 65
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #12 / 44
Renee Hanscom15
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #31 / 51
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #24 / 51
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #12 / 51
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
MC
AL
RESC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 55
Rank #17 / 54
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 36
Rank #20 / 65
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #15 / 44
Bridgette Keegan8
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #29 / 51
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #20 / 51
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #14 / 51
Huntington Common
MC
AL
IL
Kennebunk
82
Facility 82
ME AVG 55
Rank #10 / 54
Yes
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 36
Rank #35 / 65
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #31 / 44
Peggy Farrington2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #13 / 51
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #15 / 51
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #19 / 51
Cape Memory Care
MC
AL
RESC
Cape Elizabeth
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 55
Rank #17 / 54
No
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 36
Rank #50 / 65
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #21 / 44
Amanda Allen2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #13 / 51
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #12 / 51
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #16 / 51
Portland Center for Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Portland (Back Cove)
170
Facility 170
ME AVG 55
Rank #2 / 54
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 36
Rank #2 / 65
-
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #18 / 44
Karen Lynn Dodd12
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #13 / 51
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 3
Rank #35 / 51
1.1
Facility 1.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #22 / 51
Winterberry Heights Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Bangor
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 55
Rank #38 / 54
No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 36
Rank #31 / 65
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #1 / 44
Mark Stewart2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #13 / 51
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #12 / 51
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #16 / 51

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other ME memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 73 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Avita of Brunswick

Avita of Brunswick provides assisted living and memory care in Brunswick, Maine. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while the resident keeps their own apartment. Having both care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 75 beds in the Brunswick Station neighborhood. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them. Monique Kay Thiboutot serves as the administrator.

Residents can spend time in secure interior courtyards, sunrooms and screen porches. A private dining room provides space for gatherings with friends and family, while the salon or spa offers a place for personal grooming. Programming includes Avita Memory Care, Respite Stay Program, Senior Green, Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Artists in Residence and Cooking Up Memories.

Starting Price $10,255/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Avita of Brunswick

Overview of The Enclave of Scarborough

The Enclave of Scarborough offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Scarborough, ME. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Because assisted living and memory care are available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The Enclave of Scarborough has 92 beds, with studio and one-bedroom housing: a studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout includes a separate bedroom. Located in the Oak Hill neighborhood, the community allows pets, so a resident may continue living with a pet; its Walk Score of 57 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands without a car. Samantha Ashley Beaton serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $6,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Contact The Enclave of Scarborough

Overview of Clover Health Care

Clover Health Care in Auburn, Maine, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Nursing home care includes licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all four care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. The home has 109 beds, with private rooms so each resident has a room of their own. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Kevin Hachey serves as the administrator. Residents can use a spa and transportation, and pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Clover Health Care

Overview of The Landing at Saco Bay

Located on Main Street in Saco, The Landing at Saco Bay is an assisted living community in Maine that offers personal care. Featuring both private rooms and shared suites in a single-story residential setting, it supports older adults who need assistance with daily activities, supervision, and specialized memory care services.

With 54 beds, the community currently maintains an occupancy rate of about 87%, balancing strong resident engagement with availability for new admissions. Its walkable location also allows convenient access to nearby services and errands. In addition, respite care is available for families seeking short-term support.

Dementia-friendly spaces help residents navigate their surroundings with greater confidence. Weekly activities, social programs, and support groups encourage connection and engagement, while meals are prepared to accommodate individual dietary preferences and restrictions.

Recent state inspections focused on medication management and documentation practices, and corrective measures were implemented to strengthen those systems.

Starting Price $8,400/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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.

Contact Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville

Overview of Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer

Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Brewer, ME. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care types in one community may suit a resident whose support needs grow over time.

The community has 72 beds, with private and shared rooms. A resident can have a room alone or share it with another resident. Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer opened in 2002, and Bridgette Keegan serves as the administrator. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. An expansive outside courtyard includes walking paths, gardens, and a gazebo, giving residents room to walk or sit outdoors. An onsite hair salon provides hair services without requiring a trip away from the community, and transportation to medical appointments helps residents attend those visits without arranging each trip independently.

A Walk Score of 49 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive would need that type of transportation for errands.

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Huntington Common

1 Huntington Common Dr, Kennebunk, ME 04043
Overview of Huntington Common

Huntington Common is a senior living community located in the picturesque seaside town of Kennebunk, Maine. The community offers a hassle-free lifestyle where residents can enjoy a maintenance-free environment and a variety of amenities. Huntington Common believes that a retirement home should be a place of comfort, freedom, and happiness. With room rates starting at $4,894 per month, the community provides a range of floor plans, including spacious studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom cottages.

Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, ensuring that their needs are met as they progress through life’s milestones. The community is situated on 37 wooded acres that hug the Kennebunk River, offering a serene setting in a classic New England small town. Frequent outings to local attractions and convenient access to major highways make Huntington Common an ideal choice for seniors seeking a comfortable and engaging lifestyle. The community’s beautiful location, coupled with its commitment to providing a maintenance-free and supportive environment, makes it a premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling retirement experience.

Starting Price $4,408/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Cape Memory Care

126 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Overview of Cape Memory Care

Cape Memory Care offers assisted living, Memory Care, and Residential Care in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, while Residential Care offers another supportive residential setting within the community.

The community has 72 beds. Private rooms give one resident a room of their own, while semi-private rooms provide a shared living arrangement for someone who prefers or needs a roommate. With assisted living, Memory Care, and Residential Care available, Cape Memory Care may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could change over time. Amanda Allen serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Portland Center for Assisted Living

Portland Center for Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Portland, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily activities, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care may suit a resident who needs supervised memory support or a family seeking temporary care during a caregiver’s absence.

The community is in the Back Cove neighborhood and has 170 beds. A Walk Score of 87 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Medicaid is accepted, and Karen Lynn Dodd serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the salon and spa, eat three homecooked meals prepared by a skilled chef, and join game nights, social groups, intergenerational meetings, and holiday celebrations. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for residents who need therapy or a temporary recovery stay.

Contact Portland Center for Assisted Living

Overview of Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Starting at $4,175 monthly, Winterberry Heights Senior Living is a 29-bed assisted living and memory care community in Bangor, Maine’s third-largest city. The community at 932 Ohio Street offers a blend of residential care and specialized programming for residents seeking help with daily living needs or cognitive care. With 100 percent occupancy, the facility operates at full capacity, demonstrating solid community demand.

The home serves occupants via 24-hour licensed staff, assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. For occupants needing specialized memory support, Winterberry Heights Senior Living offers dedicated memory care spaces and programming called Meaningful Moments, alongside short-term respite care options for families seeking momentary relief. Residents benefit from proximity to St. Joseph Regional Hospital and a set of neighborhood amenities: parks, places of worship, dining establishments, grocery stores, and pharmacies. The location scores 36 on the Walk Score scale, so some nearby services are walkable, with most trips requiring transportation.

State inspections have underscored staff background check and hiring documentation procedures, themes the facility’s care protocols have addressed. Separate complaint investigations found no substantiated issues during their reviews.

To see the home firsthand and discuss care options with the staff, families should tour it if they want to learn more about specific amenities, dining options, or room configurations.

Contact Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Rankings on this page follow the same method as page 1: see how we rank these communities.

Memory Care in Maine at a glance

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: 55The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90