Maine · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Maine
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Maine?
CMS Care Compare lists 30 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Maine, out of 78 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Augusta (3), Bangor (3) and Portland (3). 18 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 30
- All homes in Maine
- 78
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 30
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 185 stars overall
- 264+ stars for inspections
- 284+ stars for staffing
- 23No fines or payment denials
- 5Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 12Nonprofit
All 30, by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
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More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Maine. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Maine: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Maine, nonprofit nursing homes in Maine, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Maine?
30 of the 78 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Maine Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr in Van Buren (5 stars), Durgin Pines in Kittery (5 stars) and Katahdin Health Care LLC in Millinocket (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Maine?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Maine's Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.