Page 5 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. 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
The Heron House
MC
AL
Cumberland Foreside
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 53
Rank #43 / 56
Yes-Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 85.3%
Rank #26 / 44
Ron Lessard1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.2
Rank #15 / 40
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #30 / 40
6.0
Facility 6.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #38 / 40
Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bangor
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 53
Rank #20 / 56
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 37
Rank #52 / 66
-
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
ME AVG 85.3%
Rank #25 / 44
Janet Hope247612.5
Sentry Hill at York Harbor
MC
AL
IL
RC
York (York Harbor)
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 53
Rank #26 / 56
No
35
Facility 35
ME AVG 37
Rank #33 / 66
--Sara Ann Johnson1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.2
Rank #15 / 40
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #27 / 40
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #32 / 40
The Cedars Portland
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Portland (North Deering)
-No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 37
Rank #21 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kathryn Callnan18
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 1.2
Rank #39 / 40
25
Facility 25
ME AVG 3
Rank #38 / 40
1.4
Facility 1.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #36 / 40
Orono Commons
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Orono
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 53
Rank #10 / 56
No
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 37
Rank #56 / 66
-
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
ME AVG 85.3%
Rank #18 / 44
Chelsea Pazera186442.4
St. Mary’s D‘Youville Pavilion
MC
IL
NH
SNF
Lewiston
210
Facility 210
ME AVG 53
Rank #1 / 56
No--
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
ME AVG 85.3%
Rank #34 / 44
Lorraine Hughes217281.3
The Lamp Memory Care Center
MC
AL
Lisbon
28
Facility 28
ME AVG 53
Rank #41 / 56
No
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 37
Rank #44 / 66
--Mary Jane Green Hanson257471.9
Ross Manor
MC
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Broadway Bangor
-No
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 37
Rank #19 / 66
--Janet Edgecomb197382.0
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland
MC
NH
SNF
South Portland
-No
66
Facility 66
ME AVG 37
Rank #9 / 66
--Andrea Bouchard94252.8
Dirigo Pines
MC
AL
IL
RC
Orono
-Yes-1 Bed-Michelle Belhumeur294110.4

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Overview of The Heron House

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.

Contact The Heron House

Overview of Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center takes a holistic approach to memory care, offering specialized memory care therapy. The home focuses on enhancing cognitive function, memory retention, and overall brain health. Through personalized treatment plans and evidence-based techniques, residents with memory care needs receive comprehensive care and support. At Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, they understand that providing engaging nursing home activities can also greatly enhance the quality of life for seniors. The dedicated staff is committed to creating an environment where residents can thrive, maintain their independence, and enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful lifestyle.

Seniors residing in Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center can participate in a wide range of stimulating and fulfilling programs designed to promote social interaction, mental agility, and overall well-being. From group outings and hobby clubs to educational workshops and cultural events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Contact Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Sentry Hill at York Harbor

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.

Starting Price $6,695/Month

Contact Sentry Hill at York Harbor

Overview of The Cedars Portland

Located in the bright and peaceful residential area of Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME, The Cedars goes above and beyond to deliver assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation for residents to have the finest retirement. The community values residents’ privacy, providing a wide selection of cozy and well-designed floor plans to foster comfort and familiarity. With its long history of exceptional care and assistance since 1929, The Cedars continuously provides a safe place for residents to flourish and experience meaningful things.

Combining the utmost comfort and medical expertise, the community ensures residents’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for. As a non-profit community, The Cedars strives to provide accessible and up-to-date care to enjoy every moment of their best years.

Contact The Cedars Portland

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. 

Contact Orono Commons

Overview of St. Mary’s D‘youville Pavilion

St. Mary’s D’Youville Pavilion proudly approaches nursing care as a person-centered service. It provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for its residents to maintain comfort in a homey setting. With an emphasis on independent living, memory care, and long-term and short-term care, the home offers an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing environment that maximizes everyone’s quality of life.
St. Mary’s D’Youville Place specializes in surgical recovery, skilled nursing, therapeutic rehabilitation, short-term recovery, and long-term care. Other community features include housekeeping, transportation, social events, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

Contact St. Mary’s D‘Youville Pavilion

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.

Contact The Lamp Memory Care Center

Overview of Ross Manor

Seventy-one days: that is the average length of stay at Ross Manor, a nursing home in Bangor, Maine, and it shows the facility is built for people recovering from surgery or illness, working through rehab, and moving back home. The 90.5% occupancy rate confirms the beds are in steady use.

The care model maps onto that pattern, where skilled rehabilitation and complete nursing home care are both on the program list, along with a memory-impaired living track that extends the facility’s reach to residents with longer-term needs. A doctor is on staff and nursing coverage runs around the clock.

Staffing breaks down to 4 hours 37 minutes of total nursing care per resident per day. Registered nurses account for 1 hour 12 minutes of that; nurse aides contribute 2 hours 57 minutes. The neighborhood sits at a Walk Score of 51, moderately walkable, with some errands accessible on foot and a reasonable mix of nearby amenities for family visiting.

Ross Manor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, covering the coverage pathways most relevant to short-stay rehabilitation and longer nursing care alike. What we find is a facility with a short-stay rehabilitation core, supplemented by the capacity to hold residents who need ongoing care after recovery stalls or isn’t possible.

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Overview of Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland

Its 66 Walk Score puts Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland, ME, in the somewhat walkable league. Part of residents’ errand lists is most likely doable on foot. Nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing are all provided here.

Dementia turns places somebody is familiar with into places they can get lost in, and preventing that from happening is why memory care provides secure locations for loved ones to stay. Here, licensed nursing is available on-site at all times.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab cover recovery stays; three weeks in a hospital bed mean someone’s legs stop working the way they used to, and rehab helps them build that functionality back up.

Contact Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland

Dirigo Pines

9 Alumni Dr, Orono, ME 04473
Overview of Dirigo Pines

Discover the warm and inviting atmosphere of Dirigo Pines, a charming community nestled in Orono, Maine. With its stately American Colonial architecture and cozy living spaces, Dirigo Pines offers a range of living options to suit your needs, including cottage homes, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and specialized care and services.
Situated just a short distance from the picturesque Penobscot River, Dirigo Pines provides easy access to public parks, conservation areas, and forests, perfect for residents who love outdoor activities.

Embracing a worry-free lifestyle, this assisted living community offers a wide array of services designed to enhance your daily life. Say goodbye to household chores as their friendly staff take care of housekeeping, maintenance, laundry, and even grocery shopping. For those who require personalized care, Dirigo Pines’ experienced and compassionate team provides individualized services, including medication management. At Dirigo Pines, you can enjoy the comforts of home while having the peace of mind that comes with a supportive and caring community. 

 

$6,275/Month

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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 73 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.

Memory Care in Maine at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 37/ 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: 53The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Maine. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90