Augusta, Maine's capital, flanks the Kennebec River in the state's southeast. Including residences within the surrounding area, the city hosts 18 assisted living facilities, which provide retirees with personal care and opportunities to socialize. However, seniors in Augusta pay a 2024 median rate of $9,735 for this care, exceeding Maine's baseline by $1,023. Assisted living also costs more in Augusta than the $5,350 national median.
Read 90 reviews reviews of Augusta's assisted living facilities in our directory below. Reviewers leave average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars.
18 Results
1 Cony Street, Augusta, ME 04330
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The Inn at City Hall was very nice. They're very helpful and the best thing about them was you could get lunch and dinner in the facility, they would take care of your meds, and the apartments looked better. It's got a walk-in shower and the people a..."
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888 Pond Road, Augusta, ME 04330
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I am currently at Snow Pond Residential Care Center, and it seemed to me that this place is a little crowded. The food is good, and they are strict to each calorie a day. This coming Friday, we are going to have a Christmas party. ..."
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313 State St, Augusta, ME 04330
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One Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My friend moved into Plant Memorial Home a week ago. The administration there is fantastic. They helped with every step of the process. It's a very homey place. It's more like being in your own home. The location is beautiful, and the people are wond..."
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30 Governor's Way, Topsham, ME 04086
4.1
(32 reviews)
"I moved to The Highlands. I've been here several times, and everybody's very nice both the staff and the residents. Whatever I need, they get it for me. So, I'm very happy here. They come and check on me. They say hello and remember my name. They are..."
READ MORE21 Warren St, Hallowell, ME 04347
4.8
(5 reviews)
"We chose Hillside Terrace of Hallowell for my mother-in-law. It's small, and it's mostly women, and the staff is very friendly. The food and activities are very good. It was immaculate, and it's very nice...."
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51 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543
4.6
(3 reviews)
"This is such a wonderful assisted living. The staff is lovely, low-key, and welcoming - and there are many of them, relative to the number of residents, so no one feels rushed and Mom gets plenty of attention. Everyone seems happy and they appear to ..."
READ MORE152 Winthrop Street, Hallowell, ME 04347
4.4
(7 reviews)
"Woodlands Senior Living of Hallowell was a fairly new building. It's very, very well decorated. It's got a very nice lobby, an entrance, and a beautiful dining room. The private rooms were all well-maintained. There were also double rooms. My mother ..."
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340 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011
4.2
(11 reviews)
"It’s not hyperbole to say that it’s impossible to describe the high quality of the atmosphere and care at Sunnybrook. From our very first interaction with Statie, admissions director, to ask about options for my 98-year-old mother-in-law, we were imp..."
READ MORE256 Gorden Road Route 135, Readfield, ME 04355
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We have placed Mom at Balsam House. It is small, but the owners are very personable. Currently, they only have eight residents, but they are expanding though. They’re putting in 16 beds this coming summer. It is very small and very quaint. It is like..."
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27 Cool St, Waterville, ME 04901
4.0
(3 reviews)
"The rooms are nice and the nurses were kind and took real good care of you. I went there for rehab and it greatly helped me with improved walking and balance. The food could be better, but they have an alternate menu. There are activities such as ice..."
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166 Whiskeag Road, Bath, ME 04530
3.8
(5 reviews)
"This is an extraordinary place. I have visited many nursing homes and assisted living facilities over the years but have never seen a facility as warm, comfortable, caring, compassionate, supportive, friendly and professional as Hill House. My moth..."
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7 Highwood St. , Waterville, ME 04901
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Mount Saint Joseph Residence & Rehabilitation at 7 Highwood St, Waterville, ME 04901 has friendly staff. The nursing staff are respectful and strive to treat their patients with dignity. Unfortunately, the are two areas that are lacking when dealing ..."
READ MORE141 River Road, Waterville, ME 04901
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My friend has an apartment at Woodlands of Waterville. It’s a lovely little apartment. We have eaten there, and the food is fine. They have a nice selection of their food. This facility is probably one of the nicest ones here. My friend seems very ha..."
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147 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901
2.9
(11 reviews)
"I toured Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and I liked the appearance of the various independent living options that they offer for me. The grounds were very neatly cared for and manicured, and the rooms are the appropriate size for my need, and ..."
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647 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale, ME 04344
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READ MORE141 W River Rd, Waterville, ME 04901
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270 Maine Ave, Farmingdale, ME 04344
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READ MOREAccording to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, the price of assisted living in Augusta greatly exceeds the national median of $5,350. Seniors looking for more economical alternatives save about $1,370 when moving from Augusta to Portland. However, Bangor offers even more affordable care at $7,507 per month. Expenses also fall a little further for retirees who move interstate to Manchester, NH, where assisted living costs $7,275.
Augusta
$9,735
Maine
$8,712
The United States
$5,350
Portland
$8,365
Bangor
$7,507
Manchester, NH
$7,275
Augusta is a fairly expensive city for assisted living, with local facilities charging approximately $6,150 per month for care. This is about 4% higher than the state median of $5,942 and over 40% higher than the national median of $4,300. Â
In Maine, the state funded medical program, MaineCare, covers the cost of an assisted living community. As long as seniors meet the financial eligibility criteria for MaineCare, they may have the entire cost of their assisted living unit paid for by the state.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Maine page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Maine page.
Retirees experience a high cost of living in Augusta, with the median prices of other types of senior care not differing much from assisted living. However, a semi-private room in a nursing home still stands as a notably more expensive option at $1,261 more than assisted living. Specialized medical services and stricter staffing regulations contribute to this higher cost.
Assisted Living Facility
$9,735
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,996
Note: Since data for Augusta is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lewiston, instead.
In the Augusta region, a broad range of free and low-cost resources are available to help older adults make decisions regarding their care, connect with services in the community and identify options for paying for assisted living. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Generations | (800) 639-1553 | Spectrum Generations is the Area Agency on Aging for Augusta and the surrounding region. This agency provides free and subsidized services to those aged 60 and over. Through this agency, older adults obtain information and referrals to services in the community, including transportation, legal services, health insurance counseling and assistive technology. The agency also provides options counseling to help older adults learn more about the services they may need over time and options for paying for care. |
| Bureau of Veterans Services | (207) 430-6035 | Maine’s Bureau of Veterans Services is headquartered in Augusta, providing local veterans with easy access to services and support. It's staffed with officers who connect veterans with services in the community, including emergency financial assistance, transportation and social programs. The office can also help individuals apply for programs, such as survivors’ and veterans’ pensions and Aid and Attendance, and they can screen them for eligibility for VA health insurance, medical care and veterans’ home placement. |
| Adult Recreation Programs | (207) 626-2350 | Augusta offers recreational programs for residents aged 55 and over. The Buker Community Center hosts weekly activities, such as games and sewing classes. |
| Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (207) 621-1079 (800) 499-0229 | The long-term care ombudsman program is a nonprofit program that advocates on behalf of seniors in assisted living facilities. This program provides confidential advice, information on residents’ rights and help with finding options for paying for services. The ombudsman can also investigate reports of abuse or neglect, help resolve issues related to intake and discharge procedures and mediate family disagreements. |
Augusta-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Maine are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Maine page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Louise
5.0
Review of The Inn at City Hall
The Inn at City Hall was very nice. They're very helpful and the best thing about them was you could get lunch and dinner in the facility, they would take care of your meds, and the apartments...
Assisted Living
Caring104487650
4.0
Review of Snow Pond Residential Care Center
I am currently at Snow Pond Residential Care Center, and it seemed to me that this place is a little crowded. The food is good, and they are strict to each calorie a day. This coming Friday, we are...
Assisted Living
Quinn27
4.0
Review of The Inn at City Hall
While visiting relatives at the Inn At City Hall I could not help but be impressed with the city. Maine is a beautiful area and this assisted living facility is no different. It is a historic...
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