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Best Memory Care in Maine

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 397 homes in Maine

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Maine Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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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
Facility 82
ME AVG 89
Rank #28 / 358
Yes
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 35
Rank #187 / 421
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 80.5% -Peggy Farrington1720.1
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
Facility 77
ME AVG 89
Rank #34 / 358
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 35
Rank #264 / 421
Studio / 1 Bed 68.8% A+David Kingsley2800.0
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
Facility 72
ME AVG 89
Rank #38 / 358
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 35
Rank #112 / 421
Private / Shared 94.4% -Bridgette Keegan4870.1
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
Facility 75
ME AVG 89
Rank #35 / 358
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 35
Rank #231 / 421
Studio / 1 Bed 88.0% A+Tracy Hoppe2100.0
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
Facility 92
ME AVG 89
Rank #20 / 358
No
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 35
Rank #83 / 421
Studio / 1 Bed--Samantha Ashley Beaton2000.0
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
Facility 74
ME AVG 89
Rank #37 / 358
Yes
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 35
Rank #104 / 421
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 100.0% -Jessica Goodell2600.0
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
Facility 72
ME AVG 89
Rank #38 / 358
No
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 35
Rank #260 / 421
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 90.3% -Amanda Allen4710.0
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
Facility 60
ME AVG 89
Rank #45 / 358
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 35
Rank #135 / 421
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 83.3% FJessica Goodell1730.2
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
Facility 52
ME AVG 89
Rank #56 / 358
No
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 35
Rank #178 / 421
1 Bed / 2 Bed 40.4% -Caitlin Marsanskis980.9
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
Facility 50
ME AVG 89
Rank #59 / 358
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 35
Rank #360 / 421
1 Bed--Paul Arbour200.0
Fallbrook Woods
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.

Portland (North Deering)
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 89
Rank #51 / 358
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 35
Rank #139 / 421
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 83.9% -Mark Jacobs2340.2
The Landing at Saco Bay
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.

Saco (Main Street)
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 89
Rank #53 / 358
No
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 35
Rank #39 / 421
Private Room / Shared Suite 87.0% -Jessica Poulin2120.1
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
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.

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.

Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 89
Rank #49 / 358
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 35
Rank #253 / 421
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 96.6% -Renee Hanscom7560.1
Clover Health Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Auburn (Minot Avenue)
244
Facility 244
ME AVG 89
Rank #1 / 358
Yes
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 35
Rank #121 / 421
Private Rooms 76.1% A+----
Gorham House
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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.

Gorham
146
Facility 146
ME AVG 89
Rank #7 / 358
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 35
Rank #63 / 421
Private Rooms 78.6% A-----
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Overview of The Lamp Memory Care Center

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.

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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.

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Overview of Ohi-three Hudson Street

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

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Overview of Martin Drive

Set in the neighborhood of Lewiston, Maine, Martin Drive is an intimate senior living community designed to foster a home-like environment for assisted living. The community provides its residents with compassionate assistance with their daily living activities to make their retirement as comfortable as possible. Carefully designed accommodations are also offered to give residents a serene space for relaxing and resting.

Free from the stress of cooking, cleaning, or other home upkeep tasks, residents can devote more of their time towards more fulfilling activities and goals. Three daily home-cooked meals are carefully prepared with residents’ unique nutritional needs in mind, guaranteeing a delectable dining experience. Here, residents can fully enjoy their retirement life free from hassles and worries.

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Overview of Oceanview at Falmouth

Aspire to be the best version of yourself with the unique senior living community of OceanView at Falmouth in Blueberry Lane, Falmouth, ME, that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring senior-friendly and sophisticated residences in a wide array of floor plans, the community ensures seniors are well-cared for within its community. Experience unparalleled care and assistance with a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals available around the clock.

Filled with inviting spaces and incredible amenities, OceanView at Falmouth promotes a bright and friendly environment for seniors to interact with their surroundings and rekindle passions. To meet dietary restrictions and satisfy cravings, the community freshly prepares delicious and healthy meals for residents to enjoy. OceanVieww at Falmouth strives to provide the best possible care for seniors to thrive in their golden years.

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Home Instead Portsmouth

Ameiva House, 1St Floor, Office 2, Quartremaine Rd, Portsmouth Po3 5Qp, United Kingdom
Overview of Home Instead Portsmouth

Home Instead Portsmouth is a passionate home care provider in the charming city of Portsmouth, Hampshire, that offers a variety of home care services tailored to meet the unique needs of each senior. They provide companionship, personal care, and specialized care for conditions like dementia and cancer. Seniors can enjoy the comfort of their own homes while receiving top-notch care, including overnight and live-in services, ensuring they remain safe and well-cared for.

Home Instead Portsmouth is focused on enhancing seniors’ lives through relationship-led care combined with advanced technology to keep seniors connected and safe. Their empathetic and well-trained Care Professionals are dedicated to providing personalized care, from nutrition and wellbeing to safety and mobility, ensuring that each senior enjoys a fulfilling and independent life.

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Overview of Crowe‘s Residential Care

Located in Augusta, Maine, Crowe’s Residential Care stands as a welcoming assisted living facility, focused on providing tailored care that ensures the comfort and safety of its senior residents. With an array of personalized programs, the community is committed to addressing the unique needs of its residents, creating an environment where they can truly flourish. Home-cooked meals are served, embodying a sense of warmth and familiarity, while the presence of attentive staff available 24/7 ensures round-the-clock support.

Crowe’s Residential Care goes beyond mere accommodation, offering a dynamic experience for its residents. Transportation services and thoughtfully adapted activities enhance the living experience, giving seniors the freedom to engage and explore their interests. This care community embodies a worry-free lifestyle, where seniors can enjoy elevated living with every essential taken care of. With its unwavering dedication to providing a secure and vibrant environment, Crowe’s Residential Care stands as a place where seniors can feel secure.

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Overview of The Lamp Alzheimer‘s Residential Care Facility

Peacefully nestled amidst the serene neighborhood of Lisbon, ME, The Lamp Alzheimer‘s Residential Care Facility is a dedicated senior living community for residents living with any forms of memory loss. Residents here thrive despite their afflictions with access to specialized memory care services, provided by a compassionate and reliable team of care experts. Dedicated to helping its residents live comfortable lives, the community designed their environment and accommodations to accommodate its residents’ unique safety and lifestyle needs.

Thanks to its prime location, residents enjoy the ideal blend of suburban tranquility and the convenience of local amenities, helping residents live a well-rounded lifestyle. Residents also enjoy a vibrant range of activities designed to foster meaningful relationships and meaningful experiences. The community’s living rooms and lounges are also designed to bring residents closer together, foster a strong sense of community and belonging.

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Overview of Seventy Six Bradley Street

Overlooking the scenic area of Lewiston, ME, Seventy Six Bradley Street is a warm and welcoming senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care services. Offering a round the clock team of dependable caregivers, the community warrants each resident immediate assistance during emergencies and personalized services tailored to their needs. Residents are provided with cozy and easy to navigate living spaces that guarantee utmost comfort and safety, fostering a comfortable living experience.

Dedicated to giving residents a well-rounded experience, the community also offers an array of conveniences and amenities, such as chapel, concierge, transportation, and pharmacy services. A fitness room is available to provide residents with space and opportunities for physical activities, while a talented culinary team prepares three delicious meals daily to give residents the nourishment they need. With its extensive services, a reliable care team, and array of thoughtful perks, the community guarantees a relaxing retirement experience.

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Overview of Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Augusta Center for Health and Rehabilitation, conveniently situated in Augusta, ME, is a trusted community providing outstanding community healthcare including short-term and long-term care, advanced capabilities and programs, respite care, palliative care, and hospice care services. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community ensures to provide a patient-centered care approach to better health for its residents.

Beyond healthcare services, this community also offers top-tier accommodations tailored to the needs and preferences of its residents. Other amenities such as housekeeping and maintenance services are also available to further enhance comfort and relaxation. Participate in a robust calendar of activities including arts and crafts, community trips, and religious services. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are assured of top-quality care towards their retirement.

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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 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 1 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.