Maine · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Maine
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Maine?
CMS Care Compare lists 78 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Maine, out of 78 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Bangor (6), Augusta (4) and Lewiston (4). 30 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 78
- All homes in Maine
- 78
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 30
- Average overall stars
- 3.1
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 78Also Medicare certified
- 21Nonprofit
- 1Government-owned
- 50No fines or payment denials
- 7Has a family council
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Maine, nonprofit nursing homes in Maine, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Maine?
78 of the 78 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Maine's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Maine lists an income limit of $2,982 (Nursing Facility coverage group) and an asset limit of $2,000/$3,000 asset limit for an individual/couple (up to $8,000 of savings for an individual, $12,000 for a couple may be excluded) for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.