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Best places to open an assisted living home in Maine

Name: Maine assisted living market data
Creator: RAL Market Scout

The top markets for residential assisted living in Maine, ranked by demand versus supply — plus the cities where the homes are.

Updated July 2026

The top markets for assisted living in Maine right now are Oxford, York, Hancock counties — ranked by RAL Market Scout's opportunity score, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Statewide there are 88 licensed assisted living homes serving 124,113 residents aged 75+, at a median cost of about $8,205/mo.

Licensed homes

state roster

Population 75+

124,113

ACS

Median AL cost

$8,205/mo

above the national median

Bed supply

52.4/1k

saturated supply

Top 10 markets for assisted living in Maine

RAL Market Scout's opportunity score blends 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply — a saturated market is scored down even when demand is high. Higher means more room for a new small home.

Oxford County — opportunity 6.8/10 (Moderate); 5,466 seniors 75+, growing 9.4%, with 2 licensed homes.
York County — opportunity 6.7/10 (Moderate); 18,867 seniors 75+, growing 13.5%, with 10 licensed homes.
Hancock County — opportunity 6.7/10 (Moderate); 5,937 seniors 75+, growing 16.3%, with 8 licensed homes.
Penobscot County — opportunity 6.7/10 (Moderate); 12,229 seniors 75+, growing 7.3%, with 10 licensed homes.
Androscoggin County — opportunity 6.7/10 (Moderate); 8,892 seniors 75+, growing 15.1%, with 2 licensed homes.
Kennebec County — opportunity 6.6/10 (Moderate); 10,557 seniors 75+, growing 7.3%, with 8 licensed homes.
Cumberland County — opportunity 6.5/10 (Moderate); 25,900 seniors 75+, growing 21.1%, with 16 licensed homes.
Waldo County — opportunity 6.4/10 (Moderate); 3,713 seniors 75+, growing 18.3%, with 1 licensed homes.
Aroostook County — opportunity 6.3/10 (Moderate); 7,178 seniors 75+, growing 4.1%, with 2 licensed homes.
Knox County — opportunity 6.3/10 (Moderate); 4,683 seniors 75+, growing 17.8%, with 5 licensed homes.

All Maine counties by market opportunity

County	Pop 75+	Demand	Homes	Market	Band
Oxford	5,466	4.4	2	6.8	Moderate
York	18,867	5.4	10	6.7	Moderate
Hancock	5,937	6.1	8	6.7	Moderate
Penobscot	12,229	4.4	10	6.7	Moderate
Androscoggin	8,892	5.9	2	6.7	Moderate
Kennebec	10,557	4.8	8	6.6	Moderate
Cumberland	25,900	7.2	16	6.5	Moderate
Waldo	3,713	4.7	1	6.4	Moderate
Aroostook	7,178	4.4	2	6.3	Moderate
Knox	4,683	6.4	5	6.3	Moderate
Somerset	4,529	4.3	2	6.3	Moderate
Lincoln	4,460	6.1	7	6.0	Moderate
Washington	3,273	5.0	5	5.8	Moderate
Franklin	2,762	4.6	4	5.7	Moderate
Piscataquis	1,815	4.1	1	5.7	Moderate
Sagadahoc	3,852	7.3	5	5.5	Moderate

Frequently asked questions

What are the top markets for assisted living in Maine?

The strongest Maine markets on RAL Market Scout's opportunity scoring are Oxford, York, Hancock, Penobscot, Androscoggin counties — based on 75+ demand and projected senior growth versus current bed supply.

Which Maine city has the most assisted living homes?

RAL Market Scout tracks licensed homes by city across Maine.

How much does assisted living cost in Maine?

The median assisted living cost in Maine is about $8,205 per month — above the national median.

How many assisted living homes are in Maine?

Maine has approximately 88 licensed assisted living homes serving 124,113 residents aged 75 and older.

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Sources: Licensed-home and city counts from Maine state licensing rosters (RAL Market Scout data pipeline). 75+ population and growth from U.S. Census ACS. Bed supply from NIC MAP / state surveys. Cost figures are market medians. Data snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.