Senior Care in Maine
Explore licensed senior care options across 231 cities in Maine. Compare 1,692 verified provider listings, review local cost benchmarks, and find comprehensive care planning guides.
Maine Senior Care Cost Report
Median assisted living: $8,205/mo. View statewide pricing comparisons, top 10 city benchmarks, and national medians.
Maine Senior Care Cost Benchmarks
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026)
| Care Type | Maine Median | Annualized Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Facility | $8,205/mo | $98,460/yr |
| Memory Care (Estimated) | $10,256/mo | $123,075/yr |
| In-Home Care (Home Health Aide) | $45/hr | $102,960/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Homemaker Services | $0/hr | $0/yr (44 hrs/wk) |
| Nursing Home (Private Room) | $14,904/mo | $178,848/yr |
| Adult Day Health Care | $115/day | $28,750/yr (5 days/wk) |
Maine Medicaid & State Regulation
Understanding state regulations and financial assistance programs helps families make informed, secure long-term care placements across Maine.
State Licensing Agency
Senior care facilities, residential communities, and memory care homes are licensed and inspected by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.
Regular inspections assess staffing ratios, medication administration, sanitation, and resident safety rights.
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Financial assistance for home care and supportive residential living is provided through the MaineCare Elder and Adult Waiver.
Medicaid waivers fund therapeutic and personal care services, though room and board costs typically require private pay.
Cities in Maine
Verified provider directory inventory as of September 2026
Portland
153 licensed providers
Bangor
112 licensed providers
Lewiston
93 licensed providers
Auburn
62 licensed providers
South Portland
60 licensed providers
Augusta
52 licensed providers
Westbrook
50 licensed providers
Biddeford
40 licensed providers
Saco
38 licensed providers
Scarborough
32 licensed providers
Waterville
31 licensed providers
Sanford
30 licensed providers
Brewer
29 licensed providers
Brunswick
27 licensed providers
Hampden
26 licensed providers
Gorham
25 licensed providers
Farmington
23 licensed providers
Ellsworth
20 licensed providers
Norway
18 licensed providers
Windham
18 licensed providers
Presque Isle
16 licensed providers
Belfast
15 licensed providers
Kennebunkport
15 licensed providers
Skowhegan
15 licensed providers
Topsham
15 licensed providers
Houlton
14 licensed providers
Yarmouth
13 licensed providers
Bath
12 licensed providers
Dover-Foxcroft
12 licensed providers
Falmouth
12 licensed providers
Rockland
12 licensed providers
Damariscotta
11 licensed providers
South Paris
11 licensed providers
Windham Center
11 licensed providers
Calais
10 licensed providers
Camden
10 licensed providers
Caribou
10 licensed providers
Gray
10 licensed providers
Gardiner
9 licensed providers
New Gloucester
9 licensed providers
Old Orchard Beach
9 licensed providers
Van Buren
9 licensed providers
Freeport
8 licensed providers
Hancock
8 licensed providers
Rumford
8 licensed providers
Winthrop
8 licensed providers
York
8 licensed providers
Boothbay Harbor
7 licensed providers
Eagle Lake
7 licensed providers
Eddington
7 licensed providers
Fairfield
7 licensed providers
Hallowell
7 licensed providers
Madison
7 licensed providers
Orono
7 licensed providers
Pittsfield
7 licensed providers
Warren
7 licensed providers
Wiscasset
7 licensed providers
Bar Harbor
6 licensed providers
Lisbon
6 licensed providers
Machias
6 licensed providers
Minot
6 licensed providers
Newcastle
6 licensed providers
Oakland
6 licensed providers
Old Town
6 licensed providers
Springvale
6 licensed providers
Turner
6 licensed providers
Bucksport
5 licensed providers
Buxton
5 licensed providers
Cape Elizabeth
5 licensed providers
Chelsea
5 licensed providers
Farmingdale
5 licensed providers
Jay
5 licensed providers
Lincoln
5 licensed providers
Wells
5 licensed providers
Bridgton
4 licensed providers
Corinth
4 licensed providers
Dexter
4 licensed providers
Fort Kent
4 licensed providers
Franklin
4 licensed providers
Harrington
4 licensed providers
Hollis Center
4 licensed providers
Limerick
4 licensed providers
Madawaska
4 licensed providers
Owls Head
4 licensed providers
Patten
4 licensed providers
Rockport
4 licensed providers
Standish
4 licensed providers
Surry
4 licensed providers
Winterport
4 licensed providers
Abbot
3 licensed providers
Athens
3 licensed providers
Blue Hill
3 licensed providers
Bowdoin
3 licensed providers
Carmel
3 licensed providers
Casco
3 licensed providers
Eastport
3 licensed providers
Embden
3 licensed providers
Hermon
3 licensed providers
Holden
3 licensed providers
Jonesport
3 licensed providers
Kittery
3 licensed providers
Leeds
3 licensed providers
Mexico
3 licensed providers
Milbridge
3 licensed providers
Millinocket
3 licensed providers
North Berwick
3 licensed providers
Ocean Park
3 licensed providers
Sebago
3 licensed providers
Sidney
3 licensed providers
So Portland
3 licensed providers
Waldoboro
3 licensed providers
Windsor
3 licensed providers
Addison
2 licensed providers
Arundel
2 licensed providers
Canton
2 licensed providers
Chebeague Island
2 licensed providers
Cornish
2 licensed providers
Cumberland
2 licensed providers
Cumberland Center
2 licensed providers
Cumberland Foreside
2 licensed providers
Danforth
2 licensed providers
Easton
2 licensed providers
Eliot
2 licensed providers
Fort Fairfield
2 licensed providers
Glenburn
2 licensed providers
Greene
2 licensed providers
Hartland
2 licensed providers
Hebron
2 licensed providers
Island Falls
2 licensed providers
Limestone
2 licensed providers
Litchfield
2 licensed providers
Lubec
2 licensed providers
Mars Hill
2 licensed providers
Mechanic Falls
2 licensed providers
Monmouth
2 licensed providers
Naples
2 licensed providers
Norridgewock
2 licensed providers
Oxford
2 licensed providers
Palmyra
2 licensed providers
Parsonsfield
2 licensed providers
Randolph
2 licensed providers
Raymond
2 licensed providers
Readfield
2 licensed providers
Sabattus
2 licensed providers
Smithfield
2 licensed providers
South China
2 licensed providers
Thomaston
2 licensed providers
Walpole
2 licensed providers
Waterboro
2 licensed providers
Waterford
2 licensed providers
West Paris
2 licensed providers
Wilton
2 licensed providers
Winslow
2 licensed providers
Albany Twp
1 licensed provider
Alton
1 licensed provider
Anson
1 licensed provider
Ashland
1 licensed provider
Bingham
1 licensed provider
Boothbay
1 licensed provider
Bowdoinham
1 licensed provider
Bradford
1 licensed provider
Bremen
1 licensed provider
Burnham
1 licensed provider
Canaan
1 licensed provider
Cape Neddick
1 licensed provider
Cherryfield
1 licensed provider
Chesterville
1 licensed provider
Clifton
1 licensed provider
Clinton
1 licensed provider
Coopers Mills
1 licensed provider
Cornville
1 licensed provider
Dayton
1 licensed provider
Dedham
1 licensed provider
Deer Isle
1 licensed provider
East Millinocket
1 licensed provider
Edgecomb
1 licensed provider
Frankfort
1 licensed provider
Frenchville
1 licensed provider
Fryeburg
1 licensed provider
Greenville
1 licensed provider
Harpswell
1 licensed provider
Hinckley
1 licensed provider
Hollis
1 licensed provider
Howland
1 licensed provider
Islesboro
1 licensed provider
Jefferson
1 licensed provider
Kennubunk
1 licensed provider
Lake City
1 licensed provider
Lisbon Falls
1 licensed provider
Littleton
1 licensed provider
Lyman
1 licensed provider
Manchester
1 licensed provider
Mapleton
1 licensed provider
Marshfield
1 licensed provider
Meddybemps
1 licensed provider
Milford
1 licensed provider
Milo
1 licensed provider
Monroe
1 licensed provider
New Sharon
1 licensed provider
New Vineyard
1 licensed provider
Newburgh
1 licensed provider
Newport
1 licensed provider
North Haven
1 licensed provider
Northeast Harbor
1 licensed provider
Orrington
1 licensed provider
Otisfield
1 licensed provider
Palermo
1 licensed provider
Peaks Island
1 licensed provider
Penobscot Indian Island
1 licensed provider
Pittston
1 licensed provider
Poland
1 licensed provider
Rangeley
1 licensed provider
Richmond
1 licensed provider
Robbinston
1 licensed provider
Round Pond
1 licensed provider
Saint Albans
1 licensed provider
Searsport
1 licensed provider
Shawmut
1 licensed provider
South Berwick
1 licensed provider
South Thomaston
1 licensed provider
Springfield
1 licensed provider
St. Albans
1 licensed provider
Steep Falls
1 licensed provider
Stonington
1 licensed provider
Sullivan
1 licensed provider
Tenents Harbor
1 licensed provider
Union
1 licensed provider
Vinalhaven
1 licensed provider
Washburn
1 licensed provider
Westfield
1 licensed provider
Woolwich
1 licensed provider
Frequently Asked Questions
How many licensed senior care facilities operate in Maine?
The families.care verified directory tracks 1,692 licensed senior care providers across 231 cities in Maine as of September 2026. This includes assisted living communities, dedicated memory care facilities, skilled nursing homes, and licensed home health agencies.
What is the cost of senior living in Maine?
According to the CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026), the median cost of assisted living in Maine is $8,205 per month. In-home care aides average $45 per hour, and nursing homes average $178,848 annually for private rooms.
Who regulates assisted living and nursing homes in Maine?
Senior living facilities in Maine are regulated and inspected by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Inspection reports, safety audits, and violation records are public records that families should consult prior to admission.
Can Maine Medicaid help pay for senior care?
Yes. In Maine, Medicaid covers skilled nursing home care for medically and financially qualified individuals. For seniors who prefer living at home or in community residential settings, Maine offers Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, such as the MaineCare Elder and Adult Waiver, which cover personal care and therapy services.
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How we research and verify this information
Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.
- Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
- Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
- VA pension rates (Aid & Attendance)Publisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.