Maine · CMS Data August 2026
Nonprofit Nursing Homes in Maine
Where Are the Nonprofit Nursing Homes in Maine?
CMS Care Compare lists 21 nonprofit nursing homes in Maine, out of 78 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Augusta (3), Bangor (2) and Biddeford (2). 12 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 21
- All homes in Maine
- 78
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 12
- Average overall stars
- 3.7
How this list is made: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit). Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1Part of a continuing care community
- 21Medicaid certified
- 15No fines or payment denials
- 9Nurse turnover below the national median
- 5Has a family council
All 21, by CMS Rating
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough | Scarborough | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Maine Veterans Home - So Paris | South Paris | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Mid Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| St Andre Health Care Facility | Biddeford | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Augusta | Augusta | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | Augusta | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Piper Shores | Scarborough | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Cedars Nursing Care Center | Portland | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cove's Edge Inc. | Damariscotta | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Forest Hill Manor | Fort Kent | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Caribou | Caribou | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch | Augusta | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Gregory Wing of St Andrews Village | Boothbay Harbor | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Odd Fellows Health Care Center | Auburn | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr | Biddeford | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Fallbrook Commons | Portland | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | Bangor | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Rumford Community Home | Rumford | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Eastport Memorial Nursing Home | Eastport | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Bangor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Bangor | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| St Mary's D'youville Pavilion | Lewiston | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Augusta | 3 | 3 |
| Nursing homes in Bangor | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Biddeford | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Portland | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Scarborough | 2 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Auburn | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Boothbay Harbor | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Brunswick | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Caribou | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Damariscotta | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Eastport | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Fort Kent | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Lewiston | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Rumford | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in South Paris | 1 | 1 |
More About This List
Read how to choose a nursing home. 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Maine, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nonprofit Nursing Homes Are in Maine?
21 of the 78 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine meet this rule: CMS lists the home's ownership as nonprofit (a nonprofit corporation, church-related or other nonprofit).
Which Nonprofit Nursing Home in Maine Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough in Scarborough (5 stars), Maine Veterans Home - So Paris in South Paris (5 stars) and Mid Coast Senior Health Center in Brunswick (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.