Nursing Homes in Maine

How much does nursing homes cost in Maine?

Skilled nursing is the most expensive senior-care setting. Medicare pays for short-term skilled nursing (up to 100 days) after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term stays are usually paid by Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or private pay; most long-stay residents end up on Medicaid after spending down their savings.

Maine's cost of living is over 17 points higher than the national average. You can expect to pay more for everything, though the average rent is surprisingly almost $100 less than the US average. One area where Maine gets expensive is its housing costs, over 42 points more than the national average. However, the median home cost goes for nearly $100K less than the national average. It can depend on where you're moving to, as some areas in Maine are cheaper than others. So look around and see if there's an area you can call home in Maine. Maine's cost-of-living index is 117.5 (100 = US average). The median home price is around $190,400. Average rent runs about $853 a month.

Nursing Homes in Maine: common questions

How much does nursing homes cost in Maine?

Maine's cost of living is over 17 points higher than the national average. You can expect to pay more for everything, though the average rent is surprisingly almost $100 less than the US average. One area where Maine gets expensive is its housing costs, over 42 points more than the national average. However, the median home cost goes for nearly $100K less than the national average. It can depend on where you're moving to, as some areas in Maine are cheaper than others. So look around and see if there's an area you can call home in Maine. Nursing Homes runs $7,500 - $11,000 per month (US, 2026, semi-private room) nationally, and costs vary across Maine by city, care level, and community.

How many nursing homes communities are in Maine?

We list 63 nursing homes communities across 21 cities in Maine. Browse by city below to compare and request pricing.

What's the difference between a nursing home and skilled nursing?

They're the same thing. "Skilled nursing facility" (SNF) is the technical term used in Medicare/Medicaid; "nursing home" is the everyday name. Both describe a licensed facility providing 24-hour medical care.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare covers up to 100 days of short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay - days 1-20 are free, days 21-100 have a daily copay. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term nursing-home stays.

How do I evaluate the quality of a nursing home?

Start with the CMS 5-star rating on Medicare.gov, but don't stop there - the rating combines staffing, inspection results, and quality measures, each of which is worth examining separately. The most reliable correlate of quality outcomes is direct-care staffing hours per resident per day. Tour the facility and watch how staff interact with residents.