RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Maine (2026)

The top 25 of 77 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

781.7 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.0/5
Same as national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$25K$46K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeBiddeford, ME

St Andre Health Care Facility

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
96 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

407 Pool StBiddeford, ME 04005

(207) 282-5171

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeVan Buren, ME

Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
27 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

208 State StreetVan Buren, ME 04785

(207) 868-5211

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeDamariscotta, ME

Cove'S Edge Inc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
76 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Maine avg of 3.0

26 Schooner StreetDamariscotta, ME 04543

(207) 563-4608

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeMars Hill, ME

Aroostook Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
66 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Maine avg of 3.0

15 Highland AveMars Hill, ME 04758

(207) 768-4915

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomePortland, ME

Cedars Nursing Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
102 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

630 Ocean AvenuePortland, ME 04112

(207) 772-5456

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeAugusta, ME

Maine Veterans Home - Augusta

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
108 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

35 Heroes WayAugusta, ME 04330

(207) 622-2454

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeAugusta, ME

Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
125 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

40 Glenridge DriveAugusta, ME 04330

(207) 626-2600

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrunswick, ME

Mid Coast Senior Health Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
42 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

58 Baribeau DriveBrunswick, ME 04011

(207) 373-3600

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeSouth Paris, ME

Maine Veterans Home - So Paris

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
62 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Maine avg of 3.0

477 High StSouth Paris, ME 04281

(207) 743-6300

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeScarborough, ME

Piper Shores

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
40 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

15 Piper RoadScarborough, ME 04074

(207) 883-8700

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeHartland, ME

Sanfield Rehab & Living Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
23 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

95 Main StreetHartland, ME 04943

(207) 938-2616

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12No Penalties
★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
65 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

750 Union StBangor, ME 04401

(207) 942-7336

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorway, ME

Norway Center For Health & Rehabilitation, Llc

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
42 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

29 Marion AveNorway, ME 04268

(207) 743-7075

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141 Penalty

Nursing HomeHoulton, ME

Madigan Estates

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
99 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

93 Military StreetHoulton, ME 04730

(207) 532-6593

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151 Penalty

Nursing HomeCaribou, ME

Maine Veterans Home - Caribou

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

163 Van Buren Rd Suite 2Caribou, ME 04736

(207) 498-6074

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162 Penalties

Nursing HomeKittery, ME

Durgin Pines

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
81 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

9 Lewis RdKittery, ME 03904

(207) 439-9800

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeScarborough, ME

Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
120 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

290 Us Rt 1Scarborough, ME 04074

(207) 883-7184

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeSanford, ME

Pinnacle Health & Rehab At Sanford

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
86 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

1142 Main StSanford, ME 04073

(207) 324-2273

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeGorham, ME

Gorham House

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
69 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

50 New Portland RdGorham, ME 04038

(207) 839-5757

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeNorth Berwick, ME

Pinnacle Health & Rehab At N Berwick

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
64 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Maine avg of 3.0

47 Elm StNorth Berwick, ME 03906

(207) 676-2242

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeSanford, ME

Summer Commons

LLC

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
64 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

21 June StreetSanford, ME 04073

(207) 206-1360

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomePortland, ME

Seaside Nursing And Retirement Home

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
147 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

850 Baxter BoulevardPortland, ME 04103

(207) 774-7878

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeBrunswick, ME

Horizons Living And Rehab Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
65 BedsInspected Aug 2024

Above Maine avg of 3.0

29 Maurice DriveBrunswick, ME 04011

(207) 725-7495

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeAuburn, ME

Odd Fellows Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
26 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Maine avg of 3.0

85 Caron LaneAuburn, ME 04210

(207) 786-4616

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeYarmouth, ME

Coastal Manor

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
39 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Maine avg of 3.0

20 West Main StreetYarmouth, ME 04096

(207) 846-2250

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Maine

#18of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Above the median for overall health outcomes (rank 18 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+22.8%

    About 29% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy77.8 yrs

    About the same as the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover49.2%

    A little higher than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Maine →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Maine?

Maine has 78 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 77 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Maine?

Nursing homes in Maine average 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Maine is penalized?

Among Maine nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $25K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Maine compare with the national average?

Maine averages 3.0 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $25K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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