Best Assisted Living in Scarborough, Maine
6 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 6 assisted living communities in Scarborough. Families rate them 4.7 out of 5 on average, across 157 public reviews.
- 6communities
- 4.7average rating, 4 rated
- 157family reviews read
The Enclave of Scarborough
Scarborough, Maine
4.9(75)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Scarborough Terrace
Scarborough, Maine
4.8(65)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Mooring at the Downs
Scarborough, Maine
5(5)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Bessey Commons
Scarborough, Maine
5(1)
Assisted Living
Holbrook At Piper Shores
Scarborough, Maine
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Piper Shores
Scarborough, Maine
4.1(11)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated assisted living in Scarborough
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.9 (75 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families overwhelmingly describe The Enclave of Scarborough as a warm, well-run community where staff quickly learn residents by name and go out of their way during difficult transitions. Reviewers repeatedly praise…
- 2
4.8 (65 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families overwhelmingly describe Scarborough Terrace as a warm, well-run community with attentive, long-tenured staff and strong communication, especially praising staff member Sarah O'Sullivan for smoothing transitions.…
- 3
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
The Mooring at the Downs is a small, home-like memory care assisted living community in Scarborough, Maine, built specifically for residents with dementia and progressive memory loss. The one available review praises the…
- 4
4.1 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 40 units
Piper Shores is a nonprofit, entrance-fee lifecare community on the Maine coast, offering independent living with priority access to on-site assisted living and skilled nursing through its Holbrook program. Reviews are…
What families say about assisted living in Scarborough
Counted across the review summaries of 6 Scarborough communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 67%
- Activities and social life 67%
- Memory care 67%
- Medical and nursing care 50%
- Building and grounds 50%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 83%
- Cost and billing 83%
- Management 33%
- Safety 33%
“My mother moved into the memory care unit, Lilac Trace, and has loved the community there. The staff are great and the residents get along well, and with many activities each week and transportation included there's never a shortage of fun for those living there.”
“Our father has been here for a few months, following a recent broken ankle. The staff has been excellent, and his recovery has been better than we could’ve hoped! Thank you ST crew”
Assisted Living in Scarborough: the figures
- •Most common amenities: social activities (6), emergency call system (6), 24-hour staff (6), gathering / activity spaces (6), housekeeping (6), wheelchair accessible (6).
Assisted Living near Scarborough
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland3.7 mi | 9 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.7 mi |
| Westbrook6.3 mi | 7 | 4.7 / 5 | 6.3 mi |
| Portland6.7 mi | 23 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.7 mi |
| Saco7.8 mi | 6 | 4 / 5 | 7.8 mi |
| Biddeford9.7 mi | 9 | 4 / 5 | 9.7 mi |
| Falmouth10.9 mi | 9 | 4.2 / 5 | 10.9 mi |
| Yarmouth16.7 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 16.7 mi |
| Kennebunk17.1 mi | 14 | 4.3 / 5 | 17.1 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 6 communities listed in Scarborough, 157 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Scarborough ask about.
- Home Care in Maine: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Scarborough: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Scarborough, Maine?
MyLivingChoice lists 6 assisted living communities in Scarborough, Maine, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Scarborough are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Mooring at the Downs (5★, 5 ratings), The Enclave of Scarborough (4.9★, 75 ratings), Scarborough Terrace (4.8★, 65 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Scarborough?
Beyond assisted living, Scarborough has independent living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), memory care (3 communities), at-home care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Scarborough?
Families rate Scarborough assisted living communities 4.7 out of 5 on average, across 157 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Scarborough assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 6 Scarborough communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 67%), activities and social life (mentioned for 67%), memory care (mentioned for 67%). The most common concerns are communication with families (83%), cost and billing (83%), management (33%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Scarborough bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
