78 nursing homes in Maine
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 78
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 5,830
- for profit
- 72%
How Maine nursing homes rate
CMS rates 77 of Maine's 78 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 20 |
| 4 of 5 | 11 |
| 3 of 5 | 20 |
| 2 of 5 | 11 |
| 1 of 5 | 15 |
| Not rated | 1 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Maine
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durgin Pines | Kittery | 5 of 5 | 81 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough | Scarborough | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| St Andre Health Care Facility | Biddeford | 5 of 5 | 96 |
| Maine Veterans Home - So Paris | South Paris | 5 of 5 | 62 |
| Mid Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick | 5 of 5 | 42 |
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket | 5 of 5 | 36 |
| Sedgewood Commons | Falmouth | 5 of 5 | 91 |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford | Sanford | 5 of 5 | 86 |
| Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr | Van Buren | 5 of 5 | 27 |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick | North Berwick | 5 of 5 | 64 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Maine.
- Bangor 6 homes
- Augusta 4 homes
- Lewiston 4 homes
- Portland 4 homes
- Farmington 3 homes
- Scarborough 3 homes
- Waterville 3 homes
- Auburn 2 homes
- Biddeford 2 homes
- Brunswick 2 homes
- Caribou 2 homes
- Kennebunk 2 homes
- Sanford 2 homes
- Skowhegan 2 homes
- South Paris 2 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 56 | 72% |
| Non-profit | 21 | 27% |
| Government | 1 | 1% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Maine's homes were cited for 830 deficiencies, an average of 10.6 each. 1 had none. 28 homes were fined $617,553 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
0 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Maine
How many nursing homes are in Maine?
78 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Maine?
We don't pick one. Durgin Pines in Kittery tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Maine?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $13,976 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.