These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Maine according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 4 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 4.9/5. 17 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford | Sanford | $0 | |
| 2 | Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick | North Berwick | $0 | |
| 3 | Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr | Van Buren | $0 | |
| 4 | St Andre Health Care Facility | Biddeford | $0 | |
| 5 | Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough | Scarborough | $0 | |
| 6 | Durgin Pines | Kittery | $14,434 | |
| 7 | Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket | $0 | |
| 8 | MID Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick | $0 | |
| 9 | Maine Veterans Home - So Paris | South Paris | $0 | |
| 10 | Summer Commons | Sanford | $0 | |
| 11 | Ross Manor | Bangor | $8,018 | |
| 12 | Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Norway | $0 | |
| 13 | Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care | Bangor | $0 | |
| 14 | Maine Veterans Home - Augusta | Augusta | $0 | |
| 15 | Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | Augusta | $0 | |
| 16 | Sanfield Rehab & Living Center | Hartland | $0 | |
| 17 | Piper Shores | Scarborough | $0 | |
| 18 | Gorham House | Gorham | $0 | |
| 19 | Cedars Nursing Care Center | Portland | $0 | |
| 20 | Barron Center | Portland | $8,278 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.