Top-Rated Nursing Homes in Maine
The 16 nursing homes in Maine that CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government’s five-star system. Listed exactly as CMS publishes it, grouped by county.
At a glance
- CMS 5-star nursing homes
- 16
- Share of rated facilities
- 21%
- of 77 rated
- Rated 4 stars or better
- 26
- All nursing homes in state
- 78
About the CMS 5-star rating (and what this list is not)
CMS 5-star nursing homes in Maine
All 16 facilities, grouped by county. Each links to its full CMS record.
York County4
- Durgin PinesKittery · York County · 81 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N BerwickNorth Berwick · York County · 64 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Pinnacle Health & Rehab at SanfordSanford · York County · 86 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- St Andre Health Care FacilityBiddeford · York County · 96 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Aroostook County3
- Borderview Rehab & Living CtrVan Buren · Aroostook County · 27 bedsHealth 5 out of 5Staffing 4 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Madigan EstatesHoulton · Aroostook County · 99 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Maine Veterans Home - CaribouCaribou · Aroostook County · 40 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Penobscot County3
- Katahdin Health Care LLCMillinocket · Penobscot County · 36 bedsHealth 3 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Ross ManorBangor · Penobscot County · 103 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
- Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers CareBangor · Penobscot County · 65 bedsHealth 4 out of 5Staffing 5 out of 5Overall 5 out of 5
Cumberland County2
Kennebec County2
Compare the top-rated facilities
Put two to four of these facilities side by side on the same CMS fields — exact CMS values, no ranking or recommendation.
A 5-star overall rating does not mean two facilities are identical — they can differ on health inspections, staffing, penalties, and beds. Compare shows all of it side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Maine?
CMS gives its highest overall rating — 5 stars — to 16 of the 77 rated nursing homes in Maine (about 21%). Those 16 facilities are listed on this page, grouped by county.
Are these the best nursing homes in Maine?
They are the facilities CMS rates 5 stars overall — the highest rating in the government's five-star system, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. SeniorCareRating.com does not add its own ranking or opinion; a CMS star rating is a summary of past data, not a guarantee about a facility's current care. Always visit in person and confirm current details with the facility.
What does a 5-star CMS rating mean?
CMS calculates an overall five-star rating from three components: health inspections, staffing levels relative to resident needs, and clinical quality measures. Five stars is "much above average" in CMS's own words. It reflects past reported data, so read it alongside the facility's individual records and a personal visit.
How current is this list?
The ratings on this page reflect the CMS data snapshot refreshed 2026-07-18. CMS updates its ratings over time, so confirm a facility's current rating on Medicare's Care Compare before making a decision.