2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Maine

Top 25 nursing homes in Maine ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

78 total facilities3.1 avg rating1 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

MID COAST SENIOR HEALTH CENTER

BRUNSWICK, Maine

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS42 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
A

PIPER SHORES

SCARBOROUGH, Maine

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#3
A

WESTGATE CENTER FOR REHAB & ALZHEIMERS CARE

BANGOR, Maine

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS65 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#4
B

NORWAY CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC

NORWAY, Maine

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS42 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#5
B

CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER

PORTLAND, Maine

Score: 88.8/1005/5 CMS102 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
B

DURGIN PINES

KITTERY, Maine

Score: 88.5/1005/5 CMS81 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#7
B

St Andre Health Care Facility

BIDDEFORD, Maine

Score: 88.3/1005/5 CMS96 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
B

EASTSIDE CENTER FOR HEALTH & REHABILITATION, LLC

BANGOR, Maine

Score: 87.5/1005/5 CMS67 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#9
B

MAINE VETERANS HOME - AUGUSTA

AUGUSTA, Maine

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS108 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#10
B

SUMMER COMMONS

SANFORD, Maine

Score: 87.3/1004/5 CMS64 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#11
B

GORHAM HOUSE

GORHAM, Maine

Score: 87.3/1004/5 CMS69 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#12
B

MAINEGENERAL REHAB & LONG TERM CARE - GLENRIDGE

AUGUSTA, Maine

Score: 87.3/1005/5 CMS125 bedsNon profit - Other
#13
B

Coastal Manor

YARMOUTH, Maine

Score: 86.3/1004/5 CMS39 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#14
B

MARSHWOOD CENTER

LEWISTON, Maine

Score: 86.3/1004/5 CMS108 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#15
B

PINNACLE HEALTH & REHAB AT SOUTH PORTLAND

SO PORTLAND, Maine

Score: 86.3/1004/5 CMS73 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#16
B

BARRON CENTER

PORTLAND, Maine

Score: 85.8/1004/5 CMS219 bedsGovernment - City
#17
B

MAINE VETERANS HOME - CARIBOU

CARIBOU, Maine

Score: 85.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Other
#18
B

BORDERVIEW REHAB & LIVING CTR

VAN BUREN, Maine

Score: 85.8/1005/5 CMS55 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#19
B

COVE'S EDGE INC

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine

Score: 85.8/1005/5 CMS76 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#20
B

MAINE VETERANS HOME - SCARBOROUGH

SCARBOROUGH, Maine

Score: 85.8/1004/5 CMS120 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#21
B

AROOSTOOK HEALTH CENTER

MARS HILL, Maine

Score: 84.8/1005/5 CMS72 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#22
B

PINNACLE HEALTH & REHAB AT N BERWICK

NORTH BERWICK, Maine

Score: 84.8/1004/5 CMS64 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#23
B

Maine Veterans Home - So Paris

SOUTH PARIS, Maine

Score: 84.8/1005/5 CMS62 bedsNon profit - Other
#24
B

SANFIELD REHAB & LIVING CENTER

HARTLAND, Maine

Score: 84.8/1005/5 CMS23 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#25
B

ODD FELLOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER

AUBURN, Maine

Score: 83.8/1004/5 CMS26 bedsNon profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in Maine

Maine has 78 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Maine is 3.1 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in Maine — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Maine by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Maine?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, MID COAST SENIOR HEALTH CENTER in BRUNSWICK is the highest-rated nursing home in Maine with a grade of A (score: 92.3/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Maine?

There are 78 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Maine. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Maine?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Maine?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Maine is 3.1 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.