Maine is nicknamed “The Pine Tree State” after the white pine forests which cover its landscape. Maine has over 17 million acres of forest and more than 3,470 miles of coastline on the mainland – 5,000 miles total if you include all of its islands. With more coastline than California, it’s no surprise that Maine is famous for seafood. Over 90% of the country’s lobster is harvested in Maine, and much of the state’s culture is influenced by the fishing industry. Locals love to celebrate Maine’s seafaring and fishing heritage, especially at events like the annual Maine Lobster Festival. Maine’s awe-inspiring natural beauty and the rustic charm of cities like Portland and Augusta make Maine an excellent retirement destination.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 15 senior living communities in Maine that provide memory care. The median monthly cost of memory care in Maine is about $7,100.
The caregivers are all very kind and thoughtful. There could be more activities that involve people rather than television. Such as "work outs" have someone doing it as an instructor rather than a tv...
After my Wife’s diagnosis of dementia and her level of care increased, I began researching assisted living options. After meeting with staff, I was convinced that Birch Bay’s Safe Harbor Memory Care program...
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
What I like the most about the 75 State Street community is the clear communication between administrators and staff regarding policies. All alerts or policy changes that I am appraised of go to my son and...
[name removed] was only here 3 months before she passed away. I would tell others to keep in touch with the staff all the time so you know everything that is going on there.
I really like Park Danforth and my loved one likes it as well. We picked this community, because my father was here previously and had a great experience. It's a safe place for a loved one that I am...
The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry are...
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done...
The staff are all lovely and very friendly and supportive to my mom and to the family. They are approachable and quick to respond to needs or requests. My mom's room is always clean and her laundry is done...
Any issues that I had were addressed immediately. The room was always clean and laundry done promptly. I found the evening meals bland, sometimes served late; leaving sandwiches dry and hot meals cold. I...
The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...
What our family likes the most about Schooner Estates is that it has the amenities and comforts he wants, and is reasonable for his resources. I'm only a thirdhand reporter, though
Every staff member at Bay Square is fully engaged and always willing to lend a hand in any situation. They are kind, thoughtful, and patient at all times. Most importantly, from the leadership staff to the...
The activities are a little limited due to the covid restrictions but we do think the value for cost is fair. We would recommend this community to others.
Memory care in Maine is provided in a specialized home or unit licensed as an assisted living program. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulates these facilities through the Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services.
Any facility with an Alzheimer’s or dementia care unit must be designated by DHHS and meet admission regulations, design standards, provide therapeutic activities, and employ staff that have completed specific pre-service dementia training.
Specific regulations for memory care facilities include the following:[01]
Facilities that offer memory care services in Maine must also adhere to the rules and regulations that govern assisted living programs. Examples of these guidelines may include the following: [01]
Our Overview of assisted living in Maine provides additional information about assisted living regulations.
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
Assisted living program licenses may be valid for two years, as long as the DHHS determines a facility is in compliance and has no history of health or safety violations. Facilities are subject to regular and unannounced inspections prior to the expiration of a license. DHHS also completes inspections in response to complaints, and to determine continued compliance with regulations.
The severity of facility violations are based on the following classifications:[01]
As you explore memory care facilities in Maine, you can review a facility’s current licensing information using the DHHS Licensed Provider Search tool. Use the following tips to view facility the licensing status:
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
Phone: 207-287-3707
Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
61 Winthrop St.
Augusta, Maine 04330
Phone: 800-499-0229
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services. (2008, August 20). Regulations governing the licensing and functioning of assisted housing programs.
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