212
Facilities listed
Statewide assisted living
Official 2026 Statewide Directory
Assisted Living in Maine
A statewide, license-aware guide to help families compare local markets, move into the strongest city pages, and keep regulations close while they narrow the shortlist.
Fast State Navigation
Top assisted living city hubs in Maine
74
Cities covered
4 primary city hubs
68%
Listed license data
145 listings with a license number
13
Medicare-linked records
66 listings link to an official website
Landscape Overview
The statewide view families actually need
Choosing assisted living in Maine usually starts broad and narrows fast. Families need to understand how deep the statewide market is, which metro areas have the strongest provider mix, and where trust signals like license numbers, Medicare-linked records, and official websites are actually visible before they start calling. SilverTech currently tracks 212 assisted living communities across 74 cities in Maine. Right now, 145 listings show a listed state license number, and 66 listings link to an official website.
Bangor, Portland, Augusta, and Farmington shape the strongest local markets, but smaller cities and suburban counties can look very different in operator mix, hospital access, and pricing. That statewide view matters because families often compare more than one market at once: the city closest to adult children, the market with stronger specialist access, and the place where the care budget can stretch further. 13 listings connect to Medicare-linked records, which gives families a stronger starting point when they want to compare care quality signals alongside what operators publish directly.
Typical monthly costs for assisted living often land in the $3,800 - $5,200 range, though acuity, unit type, therapies, and included services can move the number substantially. Maine Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Licensing and Certification anchors the statewide oversight layer, which is why this page keeps licensing, complaint, and verification links close to the city directories. Use the top city hubs below to move into local pages, compare providers on canonical community URLs, and keep the statewide support tools in view while your short list gets smaller.
Regional Search
Top Care Hubs
Use the strongest city markets first, then widen the statewide search when you need more depth or a better fit.
Methodology
The Gold Standard of Comparison
Licensing & oversight
Start with the state licensing layer before you compare brand claims. Families researching assisted living in Maine should confirm the listed license, the oversight agency, and whether complaint or inspection pathways are easy to verify.
- State license verification
- Complaint and inspection access
Care scope & transitions
Families usually need to compare what is included in the base rate, when a move to a higher-acuity setting might be needed, and whether a provider clearly explains care transitions across the broader state market.
- Care scope clarity
- Transition planning
Staffing, location, and access
The strongest statewide short lists balance staffing confidence with geography. Look at the city hubs, hospital access, commute realities for family, and whether local markets publish enough contact and website detail to support a serious first call.
- Regional market comparison
- Family access and logistics
Cost Considerations
Maine cost range
The Maine state median for assisted living is $7,241/month. That is 17% above the national median of $6,200/month. Costs vary by city, unit size, acuity level, and included services.
17% above national median $7,241
Official Resource Network
Official Maine Care Resource Network
The statewide authority layer should do more than list cities. It should connect families to regulations, license checks, public-program guidance, and advocacy resources without forcing them to leave the care search.
Verified data Built from statewide licensing context, public records, and canonical city pages that keep trust signals visible.
Additional Maine Markets
More city directories across the state
Biddeford 8 assisted living communities Lewiston 8 assisted living communities Auburn 6 assisted living communities Brewer 6 assisted living communities Brunswick 6 assisted living communities Saco 6 assisted living communities Eddington 5 assisted living communities Skowhegan 5 assisted living communities Waterville 5 assisted living communities Dover Foxcroft 4 assisted living communities Kennebunk 4 assisted living communities Topsham 4 assisted living communities Albuquerque 3 assisted living communities Caribou 3 assisted living communities Falmouth 3 assisted living communities Las Cruces 3 assisted living communities Norway 3 assisted living communities Rockland 3 assisted living communities Sanford 3 assisted living communities Scarborough 3 assisted living communities South Paris 3 assisted living communities Van Buren 3 assisted living communities Yarmouth 3 assisted living communities Bath 2 assisted living communities Boothbay Harbor 2 assisted living communities Camden 2 assisted living communities Canton 2 assisted living communities Damariscotta 2 assisted living communities Ellsworth 2 assisted living communities Hartland 2 assisted living communities Machias 2 assisted living communities Millinocket 2 assisted living communities Newcastle 2 assisted living communities Ocean Park 2 assisted living communities Rockport 2 assisted living communities Westbrook 2 assisted living communities Alamogordo 1 assisted living community Artesia 1 assisted living community Belfast 1 assisted living community Bingham 1 assisted living community Blue Hill 1 assisted living community Cape Elizabeth 1 assisted living community Dayton 1 assisted living community Dexter 1 assisted living community Eastport 1 assisted living community Fort Kent 1 assisted living community Freeport 1 assisted living community Gallup 1 assisted living community Glenburn 1 assisted living community Gorham 1 assisted living community Grants 1 assisted living community Hallowell 1 assisted living community Hampden 1 assisted living community Hermon 1 assisted living community Holden 1 assisted living community Houlton 1 assisted living community Kittery 1 assisted living community Lisbon 1 assisted living community Los Alamos 1 assisted living community Madawaska 1 assisted living community Madison 1 assisted living community Mars Hill 1 assisted living community North Berwick 1 assisted living community Orono 1 assisted living community Rumford 1 assisted living community So Portland 1 assisted living community Socorro 1 assisted living community Windham 1 assisted living community Winterport 1 assisted living community York 1 assisted living community
More Care Types in Maine
Other senior care options statewide
Families often research multiple care types before deciding. Here are the other options available across Maine.
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