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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.
| Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta | MC AL 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% | - | Jacob Anderson | - | - | - |
| Westgate Manor | MC AL HOS 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
#224 / 232 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#230 / 232 |
| Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living | MC AL HOS 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| The Enclave of Scarborough | MC AL 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| Atria Kennebunk | MC AL IL | 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| Avita of Stroudwater | MC ADC AL IL | 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| Scarborough Terrace | MC AL | 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth | MC AL IL | 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| Avita of Brunswick | MC AL | 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton | MC AL 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 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| Cape Memory Care | MC AL 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
#89 / 232 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 232 |
| Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars | MC AL IL 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% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough | MC AL NH RESC RC SNF | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 120
Facility
120
ME AVG
20
Rank
#5 / 356 | No |
41
Facility
41
ME AVG
31
Rank
#146 / 422 | - | 92.5% | - | Patty Nutting | - | - | - |
| Winterberry Heights Senior Living | MC AL RC | Bangor | 29
Facility
29
ME AVG
20
Rank
#85 / 356 | No |
36
Facility
36
ME AVG
31
Rank
#167 / 422 | - | 100.0% | - | Mark Stewart | 31 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#113 / 232 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#90 / 232 |
| The Landing at Saco Bay | MC AL IL NH RC | Saco (Main Street) | 54
Facility
54
ME AVG
20
Rank
#49 / 356 | No |
75
Facility
75
ME AVG
31
Rank
#39 / 422 | Private Room / Shared Suite | 87.0% | - | Jessica Poulin | 21 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#113 / 232 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#90 / 232 |
Located in the heart of Maine, Schooner Estates Senior Living is an assisted living community in Auburn. The assisted living and memory care home offers a stimulating and engaging environment where residents thrive and be better versions of themselves. Management and staff are dedicated to accommodating everyone on their mental and physical abilities. Many services center on personalized care that focuses on comfort and comprehensive care. Schooner Estates is a social, safe, and fun community where residents are encouraged to be enriched.
The staff ensures everything is conveniently provided for seniors, making it a point that they just sit back and relax. Community amenities are maintenance-free, so residents can enjoy seamless access to living spaces like a lounge room, fitness center, and dining area. Other services include essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.
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.
Located in the quiet neighborhood of Machias, ME, Machias Boarding Home is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with top-notch care provided around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed, as medication reminders are also provided. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years, especially with its nurturing environment and dedicated services.
At 141 W River Rd in Waterville, Maine, Renee Hanscom administers a 38-bed community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof. The two-story building has private and semi-private rooms, and it sits in a car-dependent pocket of town (Walk Score 15). Getting around the neighborhood on foot isn’t really the plan here; most errands call for a drive.
Occupancy tells its own story: 36 of the 38 beds are filled, a 95% rate that points to steady local demand. For a community this size, that’s close to full.
Daily life leans on restaurant-style dining and shared living areas built for conversation and company. Outside, there are landscaped grounds and gardens; inside, a library and an in-house salon and barber shop. Housekeeping, an emergency call system, scheduled transportation, and a regular activities calendar fill out the rest, backed by staff around the clock.
Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services, through its Division of Licensing and Certification, inspects the facility periodically. Those inspections have tended to center on medication management and how well care plans are documented.
Park Residences of Waterville suits a family looking for assisted living or memory care in a smaller, established setting, one where transportation is handled for you and a car in the driveway matters more than a walk down the block.
Sentry Hill at York Harbor is an excellent senior living community, settled in York, ME, offering various senior living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Residents experience a worry-free lifestyle with on-site maintenance personnel, monthly housekeeping and free laundry rooms being offered. The community features comfortable and spacious private and semi-private suites, providing comfortable living spaces that match residents’ unique needs.
The community is dedicated to providing its residents with a meaningful lifestyle through a well-curated calendar of activities, enrichment programs, and plentiful amenities. Emergency call systems and 24/7 professional team members are available to make sure residents have access to assistance when they need it. Residents enjoy the convenience of transportation services, laundry, and housekeeping services to ensure residents have plenty of free time for relaxation and enjoyment.
Settled in the peaceful city of South Portland, ME, The Grande at South Portland is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living, and memory care services. This community promotes a balance between luxury senior living and professional care. Spacious accommodations with several floor plans are suited for its residents’ immediate needs. With an expert team of professionals, it offers a Lilac Trace Memory Care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
The community is committed to providing excellent services with an approach to hospitality as it offers professional culinary services, wellness-infused programming, and on-site services and amenities. Residents can also enjoy comprehensive wellness programs and therapeutic services and explore various social activities from scheduled outings to a diverse lifelong learning programs and curated events to foster social interaction. Thus, The Grande at South Portland proudly stands as a premier hospitality-focused community for senior living.
On Route 1 in Cumberland Foreside, Maine, The Heron House is a single-story, 24-bed assisted living and memory care community sitting at 88% occupancy. 21 of its 24 beds are currently filled. It offers residents both private and semi-private rooms. Pets are welcome.
The service model is residential in character; home-cooked meals are served thrice daily. While regular housekeeping, laundry, and social programming are part of the standard offering. An on-site beauty salon rounds out the day-to-day amenities.
In-home physician services and in-home rehabilitation are available, meaning residents do not necessarily need to leave the building for basic medical and therapy needs. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the facility around the clock, with short-term rehab and respite care also on the service list.
The Walk Score is 1 out of a hundred. There are no errands that can be done on foot; this address requires a car for everything.
State inspections by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, dietary and food service, and housekeeping and upkeep.
A small, residential-model assisted living and memory care community in coastal Cumberland County: high occupancy, home-style operations, and a service stack that keeps most routine care in-house.
Ranked as one of the best independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term, and skilled nursing homes in Orono, Dirigo Pines is an upscale community with amenities that promote fun and relaxation in an inviting environment. The vibrant community encourages seniors to build an active social life while not worrying about any chores to do. Dirgi Pines is outstanding in their service for combining passion and care in the comfort of home.
Dirigo Pines services offered are designed to allow flexibility for families, these include respite care, short-term stays, and specialized care. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.
Tucked in the heart of Oakland, Maine, Bedside Manor provides a haven of beautiful experiences tailored to the unique needs of its residents. Recognizing that these conditions impact not only the individuals but also their loved ones, Bedside Manor goes the extra mile to foster open communication with families, creating an environment that’s far from institutional. This secure home ensures the safety and well-being of its residents while maintaining a homelike ambiance that brings a sense of familiarity and tranquility.
Personalized attention and nursing services are the cornerstone of their approach, ensuring that each resident’s needs are met with the utmost care and consideration. Beyond their commitment to exceptional care, Bedside Manor also offers a range of creative activities, occasional outings, salon services, meal services, and outdoor areas that make life truly enjoyable. For those seeking a nurturing, memory care facility, Bedside Manor stands as a testament to the power of compassion, engagement, and creating a place that truly feels like home.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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 Memory Care in Maine
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Maine?
Assisted living in Maine supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Maine Medicaid cover memory care?
Maine Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Maine) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 66 memory care communities in Maine. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.












