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Best Memory Care in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 62 memory care communities in Maine using Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in ME
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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62 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 31/ 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

Compare Memory Care around Maine

The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

Huntington Common
MC
AL
IL
Kennebunk
82
Facility 82
ME AVG 20
Rank #21 / 357
Yes
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 31
Rank #188 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #177 / 244
-Peggy Farrington17
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #186 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Scarborough Terrace
MC
AL
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 357
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #208 / 244
A+David Kingsley28
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
MC
AL
RC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #33 / 357
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 31
Rank #113 / 422
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #128 / 244
-Bridgette Keegan48
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #269 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Avita of Stroudwater
MC
ADC
AL
IL
Westbrook (Landing Road)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #30 / 357
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #155 / 244
A+Tracy Hoppe21
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Enclave of Scarborough
MC
AL
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 20
Rank #13 / 357
No
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 31
Rank #83 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed--Samantha Ashley Beaton20
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Atria Kennebunk
MC
AL
IL
Kennebunk
74
Facility 74
ME AVG 20
Rank #32 / 357
Yes
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 31
Rank #104 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #1 / 244
-Jessica Goodell26
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Cape Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road)
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #33 / 357
No
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 31
Rank #261 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #144 / 244
-Amanda Allen47
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #162 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Bay Square at Yarmouth
MC
AL
RC
Yarmouth
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #42 / 357
Yes
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 31
Rank #136 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #167 / 244
CJessica Goodell17
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #214 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
MC
AL
IL
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #42 / 357
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #121 / 244
-Deborah Riddell4
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Grande At South Portland
MC
AL
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 20
Rank #53 / 357
No
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 31
Rank #179 / 422
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40.4%
Facility 40.4%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #239 / 244
-Caitlin Marsanskis9
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 3
Rank #295 / 306
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #292 / 306
Dirigo Pines
MC
AL
IL
RC
Orono
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 20
Rank #56 / 357
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
1 Bed--Paul Arbour2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Fallbrook Woods
MC
AL
RC
Portland (North Deering)
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 20
Rank #48 / 357
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 31
Rank #140 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #166 / 244
-Mark Jacobs23
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #235 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
MC
AL
IL
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 20
Rank #46 / 357
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 31
Rank #254 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #122 / 244
-Renee Hanscom75
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #261 / 306
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #163 / 306
Clover Health Care
MC
AL
IL
NH
Auburn (Minot Avenue)
109
Facility 109
ME AVG 20
Rank #9 / 357
Yes
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 31
Rank #122 / 422
Private Rooms-A+-6
76
Facility 76
ME AVG 3
Rank #306 / 306
12.7
Facility 12.7
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #306 / 306
Gorham House
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 20
Rank #36 / 357
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 31
Rank #63 / 422
Private Rooms
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #184 / 244
A--4
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #297 / 306
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #300 / 306
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Overview of Oak Grove Center

Oak Grove Center in Waterville, Maine offers a range of services from post-hospital short-term rehabilitation to long-term and respite care. The center warmly accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and various private insurance options. This VA contracted facility also received an AHCA Silver Quality Award recognition.

The center’s holistic approach encompasses pain management, case management, and discharge planning, while personalized treatment plans, medication management, and specialized care such as podiatry, wound care, and dementia care contribute to a comprehensive wellness strategy. Beyond their exceptional medical services, Oak Grove Center offers a range of amenities, from an inviting beauty salon and barber services to lush gardens and courtyards that provide serene outdoor spaces for seniors to enjoy.

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Overview of Fifty Eight Sargent Avenue

Residing in a quiet area in Lewiston, ME, Fifty Eight Sargent Avenue is a warm and welcoming senior living community designed to offer excellent assisted living services. The community offers an array of supportive and care services tailored to residents’ individual requirements and preferences, making sure their needs are met accordingly. Conveniently positioned near medical facilities and local attractions, the community provides residents easy access to various entertainment options and excellent medical services should they need it.

Residents here enjoy plenty of perks, including a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities that encourage meaningful connections and enrichment. A reliable medical team is available when needed, providing residents with utmost peace of mind. At Fifty Eight Sargent Avenue, residents find more than just a place for their retirement but plenty of opportunities to make new and lasting connections and memories.

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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.

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Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care

Scarborough Terrace, 600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
Overview of Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care

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. 

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Overview of Orono Commons

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. 

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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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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 62 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.