Nursing homes in Maine
How CMS rates the state's 78 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 78
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 77
- of 78
- Counties
- 15
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Maine compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Maine's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
View as a table
| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 16 | 20.5% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 10 | 12.8% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 17 | 21.8% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 22 | 28.2% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 12 | 15.4% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 1 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 78 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Maine’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 2★: 28.2% of the state’s facilities against 20.5% nationally (+7.7 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 85% of the state’s 78 nursing homes, across 15 counties in total.
- Cumberland County17 · 22%Search →
- Penobscot County11 · 14%Search →
- York County9 · 12%Search →
- Aroostook County7 · 9%Search →
- Kennebec County7 · 9%Search →
- Androscoggin County6 · 8%Search →
- Oxford County5 · 6%Search →
- Somerset County4 · 5%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Maine?
This dataset includes 78 CMS-certified nursing homes across 15 counties in Maine, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Cumberland County, Penobscot County, York County, Aroostook County, Kennebec County.
How are Maine nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 16 are rated 5 stars, 12 are rated 1 star, and 1 are not rated by CMS.
How does Maine compare with the national dataset?
77 of 78 Maine facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Maine with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.