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Senior living in Maine

Assisted Living & Senior Care in Maine

Compare 8 senior living communities across 6 cities in Maine, including 7 offering assisted living, 6 with memory care and 4 with independent living. Browse by city, see photos and care details, and contact communities directly, free.

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7Assisted living
6Memory care
4Independent living

Senior living by city in Maine

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Senior care in Maine

Our Maine directory includes 8 communities in 6 cities, including 7 offering assisted living, 6 with memory care and 4 with independent living. 5 communities offer both assisted living and memory care on site. The largest choice is in Portland (2), Scarborough (2), Auburn (1).

Assisted living and memory care communities are licensed and inspected by the state, so ask each community for its most recent inspection report, or look it up through Maine’s licensing agency.

Choosing a community in Maine

  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime, and talk to residents as well as staff.
  • Ask what the monthly fee includes, how care levels are priced and how often rates rise.
  • Check staffing levels day and night, and what training caregivers receive.
  • Ask how the community handles falls, medical emergencies and changing care needs.
  • Look up the community’s most recent state inspection report.

What does senior care cost?

National median costs in 2024 were about $5,900 a month for assisted living, about $34 an hour for a home health aide, and about $9,300 a month for a semi-private nursing home room. Memory care usually costs more than assisted living. Prices in Maine may be higher or lower, so ask each community for a written breakdown.

Medicare does not pay for long-term assisted living or memory care. Medicaid programs, long-term care insurance and VA benefits may help those who qualify.

Source: Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2024 (national medians).

How much does assisted living cost?
Ways to pay for assisted living

All senior living communities in Maine

Every Maine community in our directory, grouped by city.

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Senior living in Maine: FAQs

How many senior living communities are there in Maine?

Our directory currently lists 8 senior living communities across 6 cities in Maine, including 7 offering assisted living, 6 with memory care and 4 with independent living.

Which Maine cities have the most senior living options?

In our directory, the cities with the most listings are Portland (2), Scarborough (2), Auburn (1). You can browse every city below.

How much does assisted living cost in Maine?

Costs vary by city, community and level of care. As a guide, the national median for assisted living was about $5,900 a month in 2024 (Genworth and CareScout Cost of Care Survey). Ask each community for current pricing.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Maine?

No. Medicare doesn’t cover long-term stays, rent or personal care in assisted living. Maine’s Medicaid program may help eligible residents with some care costs, and veterans may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

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