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 4.8/5. 16 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cove's Edge INC | Damariscotta | $0 | |
| 2 | Borderview Rehab & Living Ctr | Van Buren | $0 | |
| 3 | St Andre Health Care Facility | Biddeford | $0 | |
| 4 | Durgin Pines | Kittery | $14,434 | |
| 5 | Cedars Nursing Care Center | Portland | $0 | |
| 6 | Aroostook Health Center | Mars Hill | $0 | |
| 7 | Madigan Estates | Houlton | $11,450 | |
| 8 | Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Norway | $0 | |
| 9 | Westgate Center for Rehab & Alzheimers Care | Bangor | $0 | |
| 10 | Maine Veterans Home - Augusta | Augusta | $0 | |
| 11 | Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | Augusta | $0 | |
| 12 | Maine Veterans Home - Caribou | Caribou | $7,901 | |
| 13 | MID Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick | $0 | |
| 14 | Sanfield Rehab & Living Center | Hartland | $0 | |
| 15 | Maine Veterans Home - So Paris | South Paris | $0 | |
| 16 | Piper Shores | Scarborough | $0 | |
| 17 | Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford | Sanford | $0 | |
| 18 | Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough | Scarborough | $0 | |
| 19 | Barron Center | Portland | $8,278 | |
| 20 | Summer Commons | Sanford | $0 |
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.