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Assisted Living in Maine at a Glance
The Maine partner network spans 5 cities, led by York and Gorham.
What Assisted Living Costs in Maine, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Maine median for assisted living is $8,205 a month ($98,460 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 32% above the national median of $6,200. For a Maine veteran approved for the maximum, up to $3,845 a month would leave about $4,360 a month to cover from Social Security, a pension, or savings.
| Setting | Maine median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $8,205 | $6,200 | 47% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $8,485 | $6,673 | 45% |
| Adult day care | $2,492 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $13,976 | $9,581 | 28% |
| Nursing home, private room | $14,904 | $10,798 | 26% |
Statewide medians for Maine from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soon
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soonCheck Maine Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Maine median of $8,205 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 47% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Maine veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
95,013 Maine Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Maine is home to 95,013 veterans, 51,113 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Many Maine veterans served during Vietnam, Korea, or the Gulf War, all wartime periods for VA Pension, and their surviving spouses can qualify too.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Maine
Patriot Angels works with 5 Maine assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
Among Maine partners, the most common operators are Senior Lifestyle (3), Sinceri Senior Living (2).
Featured Maine Partners
How Maine Licenses Assisted Living
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (Maine DLC) licenses assisted housing programs and residential care facilities in Maine. License categories in Maine:
- Residential Care Facility (Levels I-IV)
- Assisted Living Program
- Alzheimer's/dementia care units
What it means for your family: Maine residential care facilities with Alzheimer's/dementia units must meet added rules. Because 4 of 5 Maine partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
You can look up inspection results for any Maine community through the Maine DLC licensing page.
How Maine Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
MaineCare residential care (Private Non-Medical Institution services)
MaineCare can cover care services in residential care facilities for eligible residents.
Aid & Attendance in Maine
The benefit is paid to the Maine veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Many Maine families rent out or sell the house. VA counts sale proceeds as assets, so plan the timing.
Long-term care insurance
If your Maine parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Maine City
5 Maine cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: New Hampshire.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Maine Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Maine?
The Maine statewide median is $8,205 a month, or $98,460 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Maine?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Maine assisted living bill, about 47% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Maine?
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
Does Maine Medicaid cover assisted living?
MaineCare residential care (Private Non-Medical Institution services): MaineCare can cover care services in residential care facilities for eligible residents.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Maine?
5 assisted living partners in 5 cities, and 4 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Maine numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →GuideDoes Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care?Coming soon
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
