Maine facility statistics
Medicare-certified facilities in Maine, their CMS five-star quality, and the population they serve. Data as of June 20, 2026.
171facilities
3.2★average rating
53rated 4-5 stars
31%are 4-5 stars
Facilities by type
| Type | Facilities | Avg rating | % 4-5★ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 78 | 3.0★ | 33.3% |
| Hospitals | 36 | 3.2★ | 27.8% |
| Home Health Agencies | 19 | 3.5★ | 42.1% |
| Hospices | 17 | — | — |
| Dialysis Centers | 21 | 3.6★ | 42.9% |
Star-rating distribution
All rated facilities in Maine. Green = 4-5★, amber = 3★, red = 1-2★.
Population, aging & economy
1,404,172total population
23.5%aged 65+
330,265residents 65+
+13.6%65+ growth since 2020
2.3%aged 85+
46people / sq mi
$71,773median household income
9.2%of seniors in poverty
2.4nursing homes per 10k seniors
Seniors (65+) by race
Separately, 0.8% of seniors are of Hispanic origin (any race). Race categories are mutually exclusive; Hispanic origin is counted separately.
Residents 65+ by gender
Women outnumber men among seniors (53.8% women), reflecting longer female life expectancy.
Residents 65+ over time
Share of population 65+ over time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (2020-2024).
Largest cities by facility count
Bangor
19 facilities
Avg rating3.5
Lewiston
10 facilities
Avg rating2.9
Portland
10 facilities
Avg rating4.1
Augusta
9 facilities
Avg rating4.1
Brunswick
5 facilities
Avg rating4
Scarborough
5 facilities
Avg rating4
Waterville
5 facilities
Avg rating1.6
Auburn
4 facilities
Avg rating2
Caribou
4 facilities
Avg rating2.5
Farmington
4 facilities
Avg rating2.3
Skowhegan
4 facilities
Avg rating2.8
South Portland
4 facilities
Avg rating4.3
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