Best Senior Living in Scarborough, Maine
11 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior care options in Scarborough: 11 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 281 public reviews.
- 13options listed
- 4.3average rating, 10 rated
- 281family 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
Maine Veterans' Homes - Scarborough
Scarborough, Maine
4.4(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bessey Commons
Scarborough, Maine
5(1)
Assisted Living
Holbrook At Piper Shores
Scarborough, Maine
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Kaler-Vaill
Scarborough, Maine
4(3)
Independent Living
Piper Shores
Scarborough, Maine
4.1(11)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Village At Oak Hill
Scarborough, Maine
2(1)
Independent Living
Pine Point Center
Scarborough, Maine
3.9(70)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hillcrest Retirement Community
Scarborough, Maine
3(3)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Scarborough
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
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
Maine Veterans' Homes - Scarborough
4.4 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 120 units
Families describe Maine Veterans' Homes - Scarborough as a caring, well-organized skilled nursing facility for veterans and their spouses, with a strong emphasis on dignity, cleanliness, and staff who treat residents…
- 5
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…
- 6
3.9 (70 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 61 units
Reviews for Pine Point Center are sharply divided: several families report serious lapses in hygiene, communication, and basic care coordination, while others praise specific therapists and CNAs by name. Multiple reports…
What families say about senior living in Scarborough
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Scarborough communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 69%
- Activities and social life 38%
- Communication with families 31%
- Medical and nursing care 31%
- Building and grounds 31%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 69%
- Cost and billing 69%
- Staff attitude 15%
- Management 15%
“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”
Senior Living in Scarborough: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (11), wheelchair accessible (11), 24-hour staff (11), housekeeping (10), gathering / activity spaces (10), social activities (10).
Senior 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 13 communities listed in Scarborough, 281 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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Senior Living in Scarborough: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Scarborough, Maine?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 senior living communities in Scarborough, Maine, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior 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), D&C Home Care Maine (4.9★, 11 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Scarborough?
Beyond senior living, Scarborough has assisted living (6 communities), 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 senior living in Scarborough?
Families rate Scarborough senior living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 281 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Scarborough senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Scarborough communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 69%), activities and social life (mentioned for 38%), communication with families (mentioned for 31%). The most common concerns are communication with families (69%), cost and billing (69%), staff attitude (15%).
How do Scarborough nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Scarborough carry an overall star rating, averaging 4 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Scarborough bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
