Waterville sits along the banks of the Kennebec River in Maine’s Kennebec County and contains 5 assisted living communities. Survey data from 2024 indicates that these facilities charge around $9,735 per month, making this city one of the costlier places in the state and nation to obtain residential care. By comparison, the state median comes in at $8,712, and the national baseline hovers near $5,350.
In the following directory, we help you assess the value of local assisted living facilities by publishing 35 reviews unbiased reviews from residents and visitors. These reviews indicate an overall quality score of 3.1 out of 5 stars stars.
27 Cool St, Waterville, ME 04901
4.0
(3 reviews)
"The rooms are nice and the nurses were kind and took real good care of you. I went there for rehab and it greatly helped me with improved walking and balance. The food could be better, but they have an alternate menu. There are activities such as ice..."
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147 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901
2.9
(11 reviews)
"I toured Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville and I liked the appearance of the various independent living options that they offer for me. The grounds were very neatly cared for and manicured, and the rooms are the appropriate size for my need, and ..."
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141 River Road, Waterville, ME 04901
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My friend has an apartment at Woodlands of Waterville. It’s a lovely little apartment. We have eaten there, and the food is fine. They have a nice selection of their food. This facility is probably one of the nicest ones here. My friend seems very ha..."
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7 Highwood St. , Waterville, ME 04901
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Mount Saint Joseph Residence & Rehabilitation at 7 Highwood St, Waterville, ME 04901 has friendly staff. The nursing staff are respectful and strive to treat their patients with dignity. Unfortunately, the are two areas that are lacking when dealing ..."
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21 Warren St, Hallowell, ME 04347
4.8
(5 reviews)
"We chose Hillside Terrace of Hallowell for my mother-in-law. It's small, and it's mostly women, and the staff is very friendly. The food and activities are very good. It was immaculate, and it's very nice...."
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1 Cony Street, Augusta, ME 04330
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The Inn at City Hall was very nice. They're very helpful and the best thing about them was you could get lunch and dinner in the facility, they would take care of your meds, and the apartments looked better. It's got a walk-in shower and the people a..."
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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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888 Pond Road, Augusta, ME 04330
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I am currently at Snow Pond Residential Care Center, and it seemed to me that this place is a little crowded. The food is good, and they are strict to each calorie a day. This coming Friday, we are going to have a Christmas party. ..."
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256 Gorden Road Route 135, Readfield, ME 04355
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We have placed Mom at Balsam House. It is small, but the owners are very personable. Currently, they only have eight residents, but they are expanding though. They’re putting in 16 beds this coming summer. It is very small and very quaint. It is like..."
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23 Cedar Ridge Dr, Skowhegan, ME 04976
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Cedar Ridge Center is very nice. Under the conditions of today, it's not adequate for the patients to be at. As of today, it is not adequate for anybody to be at because the patients can't leave the room, unless they have visitors, to go outdoors. It..."
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Assisted Living
Joyce Iannicelli
1.0
Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
This place was a Nightmare of and experience for my Mother and me. My mother entered in a walker from the Hospital on a Friday I had them call ambulance on next Wednesday she died Thursday. When I...
Assisted Living
Lillian
4.0
Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
The tour at Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville was very nice; the place was very nice. It was too large and we wanted something small, but other than that, it was very nice.
Assisted Living
Sunshine13
5.0
Review of Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
5 star. Awesome staff. Very clean environment.
Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living in Waterville comes in at approximately $9,735 per month. This rate tracks about $1,000 over the Maine median of $8,712 and surpasses fees in nearby cities. For example, in Portland, rates run about $1,400 lower, and facilities in Bangor charge around $7,507.
Waterville
$9,735
Maine
$8,712
The United States
$5,350
Portland
$8,365
Bangor
$7,507
Manchester, NH
$7,275
Boston, MA
$6,750
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.
In Waterville, seniors pay around $9,735 per month for assisted living expenses. This rate runs hundreds of dollars below nursing home fees, which hover near $10,996 for shared housing units, highlighting the financial benefit of residential care over institutional alternatives.
Assisted Living Facility
$9,735
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$10,996
Note: Since data for Waterville is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Lewiston, instead.
Planning for current and future care needs can be a challenge, but older adults in Waterville have access to several local and statewide agencies and programs that help them make informed decisions. Through the following resources, seniors get general and one-on-one assistance with finding options for paying for assisted living and locating community-based services to complement what they receive through residential care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Generations | (207) 873-4745 | Spectrum Generations is a local nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost services to those aged 60 and over in Waterville. It houses the region’s Aging and Disability Resource Center, which serves as a single entry point for community-based services such as transportation, options counseling, legal assistance, financial planning and nutrition services. Spectrum Generations also hosts online health and wellness workshops, including Enhance Fitness, Living Well with Chronic Pain and Tai Chi for Health & Balance. |
| Bureau of Veterans Services | (207) 287-9933 | The closest Bureau of Veterans Services office is in Togus, about 20 miles south of Waterville. At this location, veterans obtain information and referrals for services such as counseling, transportation, social programming and financial assistance. The office can also screen veterans for benefits that may help cover assisted living services and determine their eligibility for veterans’ home placement. |
| Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (207) 621-1079 (800) 499-0229 | The ombudsman advocates on behalf of assisted living residents, helping them obtain the services in the care plans, understand their rights and resolve interpersonal conflicts and issues related to the quality of care. The ombudsman can also counsel seniors and families regarding local assisted living options, ways to pay for care and what to do if services are denied or reduced. All advice and assistance is free and confidential. |
| Maine Legal Services for the Elderly | (800) 750-5353 | Maine Legal Services for the Elderly is a free statewide program that provides over-the-phone legal advice and assistance to those aged 60 and over. Through this agency, older adults can get help with resolving issues related to public benefits, such as denied Medicare claims or canceled policies and Social Security overpayment. The organization can also connect older adults with other organizations in the community to meet their needs. |
Waterville-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.
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