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Best Nursing Homes in Maine

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 34 nursing homes in Maine using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in ME
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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

19 facilities compared · CMS & ME Dept. of Health data

Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta
NH
AL
MC
RC
Augusta
108
Facility 108
ME AVG 20
Rank #10 / 357
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #134 / 251
+12%
7.43
Facility 7.43
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #1 / 34
+2%+65%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #1 / 34
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #1 / 34
-102-
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 31
Rank #316 / 422
Maine Veterans' Home
$86.7M
Facility $86.7M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #1 / 40
$16.6M
Facility $16.6M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #1 / 40
19.2%
Facility 19.2%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #39 / 40
205126
Oak Grove Center
NH
HC
MC
RC
Waterville (Cool Street)
90
Facility 90
ME AVG 20
Rank #15 / 357
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #227 / 251
-29%
3.09
Facility 3.09
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #33 / 34
-8%-31%
$14.1k
Facility $14.1k
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #29 / 34
63
Facility 63
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #34 / 34
9.0
Facility 9.0
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #28 / 34
185-
41
Facility 41
ME AVG 31
Rank #146 / 422
Laura Matones
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #14 / 40
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #21 / 40
46%
Facility 46%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #32 / 40
205091
Clover Health Care
NH
AL
IL
MC
Auburn (Minot Avenue)
109
Facility 109
ME AVG 20
Rank #9 / 357
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4.27
Facility 4.27
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #16 / 34
+38%-5%
$15.3k
Facility $15.3k
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #31 / 34
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #32 / 34
10.0
Facility 10.0
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #32 / 34
26A+
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 31
Rank #122 / 422
Joseph Hogan
$19.3M
Facility $19.3M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #7 / 40
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #5 / 40
55.1%
Facility 55.1%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #13 / 40
205063
Orono Commons
NH
AL
HC
MC
PC
RC
Orono
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 20
Rank #22 / 357
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #129 / 251
+13%
3.20
Facility 3.20
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #31 / 34
+41%-29%
$10.4k
Facility $10.4k
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #25 / 34
40
Facility 40
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #26 / 34
10.0
Facility 10.0
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #32 / 34
172-
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 31
Rank #282 / 422
Genesis Healthcare Of Maine LLC
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #18 / 40
$5.5M
Facility $5.5M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #23 / 40
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #26 / 40
205031
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation
NH
HC
PC
RC
Bangor (Tree Streets)
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 20
Rank #36 / 357
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #149 / 251
+8%
3.50
Facility 3.50
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #27 / 34
+20%-22%
$11.2k
Facility $11.2k
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #26 / 34
26
Facility 26
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #11 / 34
3.3
Facility 3.3
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #3 / 34
362-
17
Facility 17
ME AVG 31
Rank #242 / 422
Robert Cleaves
$9.2M
Facility $9.2M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #31 / 40
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #27 / 40
54.8%
Facility 54.8%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #14 / 40
205106
Mount Joseph at Waterville
NH
HC
IL
NC
PC
Waterville (Highwood Street)
111
Facility 111
ME AVG 20
Rank #7 / 357
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #167 / 251
+4%
5.01
Facility 5.01
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #6 / 34
-29%+11%
$83.0k
Facility $83.0k
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #34 / 34
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #30 / 34
12.3
Facility 12.3
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #34 / 34
499A+
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 31
Rank #167 / 422
Bsd Me 26 LLC
$15.0M
Facility $15.0M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #15 / 40
$6.2M
Facility $6.2M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #4 / 40
41.4%
Facility 41.4%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #1 / 40
205120
Brewer Rehab and Living Center
NH
HC
NC
PC
RC
Brewer
111
Facility 111
ME AVG 20
Rank #7 / 357
92.3%
Facility 92.3%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #138 / 251
+11%
4.54
Facility 4.54
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #15 / 34
+18%+1%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #24 / 34
4.5
Facility 4.5
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #9 / 34
299-
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 31
Rank #113 / 422
Vk Health Facilities, LLC
$17.2M
Facility $17.2M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #10 / 40
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #8 / 40
51%
Facility 51%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #5 / 40
205062
Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation
NH
HC
NC
PC
RC
Augusta (Mayfair)
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #33 / 357
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #125 / 251
+14%
3.64
Facility 3.64
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #25 / 34
+9%-19%
$10.1k
Facility $10.1k
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #24 / 34
26
Facility 26
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #11 / 34
4.3
Facility 4.3
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #8 / 34
167-
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 31
Rank #208 / 422
Ryan Francis
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #30 / 40
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #26 / 40
49.8%
Facility 49.8%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #12 / 40
205077
Maine Veterans’ Homes – Scarborough
NH
AL
MC
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
120
Facility 120
ME AVG 20
Rank #5 / 357
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #135 / 251
+12%
5.63
Facility 5.63
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #3 / 34
+25%+25%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #2 / 34
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #1 / 34
-111-
41
Facility 41
ME AVG 31
Rank #146 / 422
Maureen Carland
$86.7M
Facility $86.7M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #1 / 40
$10.9M
Facility $10.9M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #9 / 40
12.5%
Facility 12.5%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #40 / 40
205127
Westgate Manor
NH
AL
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
Bangor (Union Street)
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 20
Rank #38 / 357
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #117 / 251
+18%
3.99
Facility 3.99
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #20 / 34
+32%-11%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
17
Facility 17
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #4 / 34
5.7
Facility 5.7
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #16 / 34
-63A-
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 31
Rank #208 / 422
Rebecca Lopiansky
$11.2M
Facility $11.2M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #17 / 40
$6.2M
Facility $6.2M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #24 / 40
55.1%
Facility 55.1%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #31 / 40
205105
Sedgewood Commons
NH
HC
MC
PC
RC
Falmouth (Falmouth Foreside)
91
Facility 91
ME AVG 20
Rank #14 / 357
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #126 / 251
+14%
3.82
Facility 3.82
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #23 / 34
+23%-15%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
28
Facility 28
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #18 / 34
7.0
Facility 7.0
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #24 / 34
-84-
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Jolene Mclean
$11.3M
Facility $11.3M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #16 / 40
$5.6M
Facility $5.6M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #19 / 40
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #27 / 40
205159
Marshwood Center
NH
HC
PC
RC
Lewiston
108
Facility 108
ME AVG 20
Rank #10 / 357
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #152 / 251
+7%
3.49
Facility 3.49
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #27 / 34
-2%-22%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
31
Facility 31
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #19 / 34
6.2
Facility 6.2
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #21 / 34
-99-
21
Facility 21
ME AVG 31
Rank #223 / 422
Beth Barends
$13.4M
Facility $13.4M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #11 / 40
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #13 / 40
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #19 / 40
205072
Gorham House
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 20
Rank #36 / 357
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #190 / 251
-5%
4.79
Facility 4.79
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #10 / 34
+39%+6%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #3 / 34
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #7 / 34
-61A-
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 31
Rank #63 / 422
Todd Beaulieu
$14.9M
Facility $14.9M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #9 / 40
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #10 / 40
58.2%
Facility 58.2%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #22 / 40
205166
Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation
NH
HC
PC
RC
Kennebunk (Ross Road)
78
Facility 78
ME AVG 20
Rank #26 / 357
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #143 / 251
+10%
3.58
Facility 3.58
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #25 / 34
-6%-20%
$0
Facility $0
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #1 / 34
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #22 / 34
5.3
Facility 5.3
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #14 / 34
-74-
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 31
Rank #290 / 422
Edward Stewart
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #25 / 40
$5.2M
Facility $5.2M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #20 / 40
47.4%
Facility 47.4%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #11 / 40
205095
RiverRidge Center
NH
Kennebunk
62
Facility 62
ME AVG 20
Rank #40 / 357
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
ME AVG 83.1%
Rank #168 / 251
+2%
3.17
Facility 3.17
ME AVG 4.50
Rank #31 / 34
+12%-30%
$15.3k
Facility $15.3k
ME AVG $26.4k
Rank #32 / 34
27
Facility 27
ME AVG 28.5
Rank #16 / 34
5.4
Facility 5.4
ME AVG 5.9
Rank #15 / 34
156-
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Stephen Doane
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
ME AVG $16.9M
Rank #21 / 40
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
ME AVG $4.7M
Rank #22 / 40
51.1%
Facility 51.1%
ME AVG 37.8%
Rank #18 / 40
205065
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Overview of Comfort Care

Experience a better quality of life at Comfort Care, a distinct community in Lincoln, ME, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing exceptional support for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Marshwood Center

Marshwood Center of the Genesis Healthcare Community is an exceptional senior living community located in Lewiston, ME. It provides a wide variety of living options and healthcare services, including assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. A recipient of the AHCA Bronze Quality Award, Marshwood Center has proven excellence in improving the overall well-being and health of everyone it serves.

Keeping a professional and compassionate level of service for its residents, Marshwood Center cultivates the holistic needs of its residents through a spectrum of amenities, including a fitness room, housekeeping, individual climate control, and comfortable common and lounge areas where residents can gather with friends and family. During critical life moments, you need excellent support to understand your unique needs and when it comes to this, Marshwood Center is a community you can trust.

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Overview of Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center

Based in the area of Lewiston, Maine, Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center is a trusted senior care provider, specializing in short-term care and long-term care. Residents needing support with their recovery process after an injury or any form of hospitalization are offered access to comprehensive rehabilitation services. This 62-bed community prides itself in delivering care services based on the residents’ individual choices, ensuring they are met with care plans that best suit their specific needs.

The community closely collaborates with residents and their families and forms a strong connection with them to fully understand their needs and pain points, making care delivery more convenient and effective. Residents are also offered a full range of fun and stimulating activities designed to provide them endless opportunities to enjoy their minds as they go through the recovery process.

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Overview of Mainegeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care – Gray Birch

Discover MaineGeneral Rehab & Long Term Care – Gray Birch, situated at the heart of Augusta, Maine, nestled within the embrace of Kennebec County. This assisted living community extends a thoughtful range of therapies and care services, all crafted to empower seniors on their journey towards regaining independence.

With a dedicated team of skilled nurses, licensed care professionals, and committed therapists, MaineGeneral Rehab & Long Term Care is ready to lead residents through personalized therapy designed to cater to their distinct needs. Whether in the midst of recovery after a recent hospital stay or seeking sustained medical support, their compassionate approach is dedicated to aiding senior residents in achieving their personal goals. MaineGeneral Rehab & Long Term Care – Gray Birch is unwavering in its commitment to nurturing a path towards enriched well-being and renewed self-sufficiency.

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Overview of Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Freeport Nursing and Rehabilitation receive personalized care uniquely designed based on their needs. Specializing in skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, residents live their best lives because of excellent services that help a speedy recovery. Essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Atlantic Shores

Receive exceptional support in retirement at Atlantic Shores, an idyllic haven in Harrington, ME, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household responsibilities. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents can travel conveniently and safely with transportation services and parking spaces. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its supportive and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Brewer Group Home

Ideally situated in the peaceful residential area of Brewer, ME, Brewer Group Home is an outstanding community offering assisted living. Residents experience the highest quality of life with a respectful and highly skilled team helping with their daily living activities around the clock. Accessible and sophisticated accommodations are also provided in a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents live comfortably and safely.

Here, esidents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and exciting events for their leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers medication management and transportation services for comfort and convenience. With the community’s cozy spaces and genuine care, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Coastal Shores, INC.

Coastal Shores, Inc. is a 40-bed assisted living community at 142 Neptune Drive in Brunswick, Maine, serving the Cumberland County area. Managed by Wendy A. Rider, the facility holds an active Assisted Housing license (PND2380) expiring September 29, 2026.

The community operates as a state-licensed residential facility providing 24-hour healthcare oversight for seniors requiring physical or cognitive support. While the Maine Department of Health and Human Services has conducted 38 inspections here, nearly four times the state average of 10, current 2026 filings show the facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. The community currently maintains a 98% occupancy rate, with 39 of its 40 beds filled, which is significantly higher than the Maine state average of 83.1%. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions appear in available records.

Nursing and certified staff are available 24/7 to manage medication administration, wellness monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. The clinical team coordinates specialized services including podiatry and therapy through ancillary partnerships. The facility’s October 2024 inspection cited 11 deficiencies, including medication administration errors, improper medication storage, and incomplete records. These findings also noted infrastructure items such as water temperature concerns, outstanding boiler inspections, and window maintenance issues, all of which families should discuss during a tour.

The facility consists of 40 private apartments equipped with individual safety-focused bathrooms and 24-hour emergency call systems. All-inclusive monthly services cover three dietitian-approved meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and personal laundry.

Shared community spaces include common lounges and landscaped grounds that utilize the facility’s Brunswick location. Residents can enjoy a social calendar featuring daily exercise, creative workshops, and community-connected events. Scheduled transportation is provided for local medical appointments and shopping trips within the Cumberland County area.

Seniors seeking a private apartment setting with high occupancy and a localized care model may find this environment appropriate. Families evaluating Coastal Shores, Inc. should ask directly about corrective actions taken following the October 2024 deficiencies, particularly regarding medication administration protocols, storage practices, and maintenance items, and confirm current availability before making a placement decision.

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Overview of Coastal Landing LLC

Coastal Landing LLC is an 83-apartment independent living community at 142 Neptune Drive in Brunswick, Maine. Administered by Wendy A. Rider, the community currently maintains a 98% occupancy rate, with 81 of its 83 apartments filled. This is significantly higher than the Maine state average of 83.1%. The facility operates at near capacity, so families should inquire about current availability and waitlist status.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification, has conducted 11 inspections at this facility, matching the state average. The most recent inspection cited one deficiency regarding water temperatures in consumer areas exceeding the required range. This count is below the Maine state average of three deficiencies per inspection. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints appear in the records.

Staffing ratios, payment options, amenity details, and dining descriptions are not publicly reported in the source data, so families should request this information during a tour.

Independent living in an established residential setting makes this a viable option for local seniors. Families evaluating Coastal Landing LLC should confirm current availability and verify the resolution of the water temperature finding directly with the administrator before making a placement decision.

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Overview of Assisted Living Household at the Cedars

Assisted Living Household at the Cedars is a 44-bed assisted living community located at 650 Ocean Avenue in Portland, Maine. Serving older adults in Cumberland County, the facility operates as part of a nonprofit retirement community offering a continuum of care that includes independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

The community currently maintains a 77% occupancy rate, with 34 of its 44 beds filled. This is below the Maine state average of 83.1%. Current figures indicate that the facility has available capacity to accommodate new admissions.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification, has conducted four inspections at this facility, which is below the state average of 10. An April 23, 2024, survey identified deficiencies involving missing consent forms, unclean refrigerators, bathrooms lacking call bells, and water temperatures exceeding allowed limits. A follow-up inspection on May 29, 2024, found the facility in substantial compliance with zero deficiencies. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints appear in the records.

On-site services include rehabilitation, short-term rehab, and skilled nursing care. The facility operates under a nonprofit structure and a person-centered care model within the broader campus. Staffing ratios, payment options, and specific amenity counts are not publicly reported in the source data, so families should request this information during a tour.

This community suits families seeking assisted living within a nonprofit continuum-of-care campus. Families evaluating Assisted Living Household at the Cedars should confirm current Medicaid and payment options and verify staffing levels directly with the facility before making a placement decision.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Maine

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maine?

Assisted living in Maine is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Maine Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Maine Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 34 nursing homes in Maine. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.