Brunswick sits in Maine’s Cumberland County within the Lewiston-Auburn and Portland-South Portland-Biddeford Metropolitan Areas. This region contains 39 assisted living communities, including 4 in the city proper, accommodating varying living preferences and budgets. According to 2024 survey data, seniors in this region pay monthly assisted living fees of around $9,735, which runs about $1,000 above the statewide median.
In this directory, you can read through 268 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities to learn more about popular amenities and lifestyle options. Based on these ratings, local facilities have an average score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
39 Results
85 Caron Lane , Auburn, ME 04210
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Very homey feeling. Beautiful living room with antiques. Have a library for the residents. Large covered deck. Has a nursing level of care wing for continued care as the residents age. Lots of activities for residents. ..."
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152 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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620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I knew someone at The Cedars and they showed me their unit and I discussed with them what they thought of the place. It's a little pricey, but it's excellent. It could be a little warmer, but the windows in the unit were well designed and well presen..."
READ MORE540 College Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My wife is an advanced Alzheimer patient, recently placed at Montello Manor. I visit her daily. The care that I have seen from both the staff and administration has been exemplary. They not only take excellent care of her physical needs but interact ..."
READ MORE20 Blueberry Ln, Falmouth, ME 04105
4.1
(14 reviews)
"Our overall experience with Ocean View at Falmouth is very good. The staff here is good and the residents are nice. We like it very much. It's an excellent place. It's completely private, so there's no Medicare or Medicaid, but the facilities are ver..."
READ MORE26 Bolster St, Auburn, ME 04210
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My father-in-law stayed at Bolster Heights Residential Care for respite. He needed some kind of assistance. It's decent. I realized from the very beginning when we went there, they were very kind and caring to him. They made it easy for him to feel a..."
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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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22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth, ME 04105
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother was a resident for 5 months until her passing. The staff were very and attentive to my mother and our families needs. Mom was very well cared for. I had great comfort in knowing she was safe and every need was met. Mom loved the food and wa..."
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64 Lisbon Rd, Lisbon, ME 04250
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff that I worked with were great people who cared deeply about our residents. It was very sad some days to work there because every resident had Alzheimer's and couldn't remember much. We had some really great resident who were happy go lucky..."
READ MORE850 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME 04103
2.8
(8 reviews)
"I have been a nurse for 38 years, and found myself a post operative lumbar spinal fusion with a husband not well enough to care for me. I requested a rehabilitation center near my home in Portland. Seaside was the center closest. I was there twelve..."
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191 Foreside Road , Falmouth, ME 04105
2.6
(8 reviews)
"My father has been moved in to Foreside Harbor for a week now. We have another relative that has been there for two years, so we were very pleased that they had an opening as we are familiar there. The rooms and apartments are beautiful, spacious, an..."
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68 Devonshire Street, Portland, ME 04103
2.5
(8 reviews)
"I had read the reviews before I toured with my mother and was honestly expecting the worst. I have to say that I was very impressed! The Portland Center was very clean and a number of the residents stopped to talk with my mother as they recognized h..."
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33 Roger Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
2.3
(13 reviews)
"My husband was in Marshwood Center for a couple of weeks and then passed away. He was in skilled nursing. They were about to put him into hospice, but that didn't happen because he passed away too soon. It seemed to be very good. I didn't have any qu..."
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270 Maine Ave, Farmingdale, ME 04344
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maine Professional and Financial Regulat..."
READ MORE9 Vicarage Ln, Harpswell, ME 04079
"Vicarage by the Sea is located in the small oceanside town of Harpswell, Maine. Situated along the Casco Bay, Harpswell offers seniors a tra..."
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647 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale, ME 04344
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maine Professional and Financial Regulat..."
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751 Washington St, Auburn, ME 04210
"Welcome to Sarah Frye Home! Our most important goal at the Sarah Frye Home is to ensure that our residents feel “at home”. Our welcoming an..."
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301 US Route One, Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Maine Professional and Financial Regulat..."
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41 Pleasant Street, Auburn, ME 04210
"Our entrance allows for you to be brought to the door by car with a car port to protect you from the rain or snow, and our lobby is a wonder..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows that seniors in Brunswick pay around $9,735 per month for assisted living, putting local fees above typical costs in the state and region. By contrast, the Maine median comes in at $8,712, and in nearby Portland and Bangor, costs hover near $8,365 and $7,507, respectively. Additionally, across state lines, seniors pay approximately $7,275 per month for care in Manchester, NH.
Brunswick
$9,735
Maine
$8,712
United States
$5,350
Portland
$8,365
Bangor
$7,507
Manchester, NH
$7,275
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.
Assisted living costs in Brunswick come in at approximately $9,735 per month, making this long-term care solution more cost-effective than specialized care. In contrast, seniors who need 24-hour medical care and monitoring pay higher rates of around $10,996 for semi-private accommodations in local nursing homes.
Assisted Living Facility
$9,735
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,996
Note: Since data for Brunswick is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lewiston, instead.
Brunswick seniors have several options for finding the help they need to stay independent. These government and private nonprofit organizations offer no-cost support for seniors’ financial and lifestyle needs. Some resources also offer counseling, education services and referrals to other organizations for assistance with benefits.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Alliance | (877) 429-6884 | Opportunity Alliance is the Cumberland County nonprofit organization that offers a low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) to Brunswick and other local seniors. The program helps enrolled seniors and low-income participants reduce their home energy bills by up to 30%. Income and asset verification are required, and some limitations apply. Applications for assistance are taken by phone or online during the open enrollment period from early September to July 15 of each year. |
| Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) | (800) 639-1553 | Spectrum Generations is the Brunswick-area Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). The Brunswick ADRC offers a spectrum of support for seniors and people with disabilities, including health and senior wellness classes, nutritional support, transportation service for riders with limited mobility, and group support. Groups include grief and bereavement counseling and caregiver support networks. Spectrum Generations also offers seniors case manager services that help identify and apply for any benefits the senior may be eligible for, such as health and medical benefits, financial aid and veterans' benefits. |
| Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) | (207) 729-0757 | The Volunteer Transportation Network (VTN) connects volunteer drivers with seniors in the Brunswick area who have temporarily or permanently lost their ability to get around independently. Rides are provided within a limited radius and can be for medical or personal trips and must be requested at least three days in advance. The service provides free ID cards for enrolled riders that must be shown at the time of service. |
Brunswick-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
maria grazia
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook
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...
Assisted Living
Susan
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook
Sunnybrook was very nice, and the staff was wonderful. They were having lunch at the time we went through and met a couple of the residents. They seemed quite content with being there. It was a...
Assisted Living
Betty
5.0
Review of Sunnybrook
We visited Sunnybrook in Brunswick. It was very pleasant. We saw a choir practice going on. They have a lot going on, and it's a nice size. They said they have farm to table, and they could do...
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