Westbrook, an incorporated city and suburb of Portland, lies in Cumberland County on the coast of Maine. The city and surrounding areas boast 37 assisted living facilities for older adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. In 2024, seniors in Westbrook pay approximately $8,365 per month for assisted living, notably more than the national median of $5,350 but less than Maine’s baseline rate of $8,712.
To gain insight into assisted living in Maine, refer to our directory below for 275 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in and around Westbrook. These facilities earn an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars stars.
113 Landing Road, Westbrook, ME 04092
4.1
(18 reviews)
"My Aunt spent 9 months there with so much love and dignity given to her daily. Today would of been her 82nd birthday. Last year she celebrated her Birthday on the Summer unit. She was surrounded by so much love and it was one of her best birthdays i..."
$4,300
116 Landing Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I've toured several places. The one I like the best is Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook. First of all, I liked the staff. It seemed to be well staffed. All the staff seemed to be friendly. They have OT, PT, and speech therapy right on site. They're ful..."
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300 SPRING ST, Westbrook, ME 04092
1.2
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was in Springbrook Center for rehab and I got a frantic call that she was unresponsive and rushed to the hospital and that she had almost died. She had fallen there and nobody told us. It's not recorded in her medical notes. We had a..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
One Penny Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043
4.8
(25 reviews)
"Rooms are easily accessible with rollators. Shower has bench. Staff is friendly, helpful and some how remember every resident & family member names! Food is fresh and nice choices ...."
$5,295
86 Holiday Drive, Portland, ME 04103
4.5
(15 reviews)
"Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living is nice, clean, and new. I like community rooms and places to gather because I need the interaction with other people my age. There are a couple of churches that provide a lot of activities for the seniors, too. Li..."
$4,925
78 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The Landing at Cape Elizabeth was in a lovely location. It was off of Route 77 with views of the marshes. The inside was decorated. One of the things my mother noticed right away was that it just felt comfortable and homey. The staff was great. The p..."
$5,355
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27 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth, ME 04096
4.4
(22 reviews)
"I really like how Bay Square at Yarmouth is intimate. It seemed like they really care about their tenants. I also thought it was really nice how they have their meal times. It's very intimate, quiet, and low key, and I really like that. They also had..."
$9,475
440 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME 04210
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My parents just moved to Clover Health Care up in Auburn. My father moved to their memory care and my mother followed. Everything's been great and they've been very helpful. They've been working overtime trying to help with getting insurance all take..."
$3,850
One Huntington Common Drive, Kennebunk, ME 04043
4.3
(21 reviews)
"I visited Huntington Common for my father. It was a very nice facility, very friendly, and they had all the amenities that he would need. The staff that gave the tour was very nice and very personable. She answered all my questions, she seemed very c..."
$4,408
75 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
4.2
(14 reviews)
"We toured 75 State Street. They had smaller rooms. However, they were very friendly. They have lots of bus trips. We just spent an hour there, but the staff members were very informative. With regards to the community, there are more older people tha..."
$7,400
50 New Portland Rd, Gorham, ME 04038
4.2
(19 reviews)
"I loved Gorham House above and beyond, but they didn't have any openings. I liked the place, I liked the people there, and I liked the levels of care that they have. It's a comfortable place to live when you go in and out, and that's where I would ha..."
$3,850
392 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I like that it is conveniently located to our home and it is more of a homey setting than a nursing home. My mom is in the memory care and the sit down dinners are done together. They have family areas where you can throw birthday parties, so they're..."
$8,000
3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad had a huge stroke. He almost died. Therapy and nursing were excellent. My dad is thriving at home now. I highly recommend River Ridge ..."
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4 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Not only were the facilities clean and bright,but the staff were enthusiastic, genuine and caring. It was clear that every resident is cherished. ..."
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123 School Street, Gorham, ME 04038
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother has moved into the Inn at Village Square. We like it very much. It's only like 32 rooms, so it's small. The staff is very good with the residents. They have good coverage. The administrator is good. She knows what she's doing. The nursing ..."
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960 Meadow Road,, Casco, ME 04015
5.0
(1 reviews)
"A friend of mine told me about Country Village Assisted Living and I liked it and placed my mother there. There is no special level of care. They just take care of them at whatever level they're in, however they are. She's not mobile, so they have to..."
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126 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
5.0
(1 reviews)
"What I liked best about Woodlands Senior Living Cape Memory Care was the fact that it seemed to be able to meet my mother's needs, that it was local, a setting that she is familiar with, and that the services and care they provide is very much what s..."
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600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
4.7
(9 reviews)
"Scarborough Terrace is a warm and friendly environment. The minute we walked in we knew this was the place for our sister. Everyone was happy, from the residents to the employees. We sensed that if it is a great place to work, it is a great place to ..."
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25 Country Club Drive , South Portland, ME 04106
4.6
(6 reviews)
"HarborChase of South Portland was at about 65 percent capacity, so everything was very new, bright, open, and fancy. The lobby area reminded me of a hotel. They had a piano bar on the top floor. The apartments were typical and lovely. The person that..."
$5,995
100 Harbor Drive, Saco, ME 04072
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother preferred the Inn at Atlantic's independent housing, where you could have a house, but you're going to buy it. In addition, it has assisted living, and if you need rehabilitation, it was connected to the facility, so you just move in there...."
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Assisted Living
Dr.. BH
1.0
Review of Springbrook Center
My husband was recommended for rehab at Springbrook Center directly from MMC after a recent illness. I was shocked by the smell when entering the building, and entering the very dated interior and...
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Assisted Living
Betty
5.0
Review of Stroudwater Lodge
I've toured several places. The one I like the best is Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook. First of all, I liked the staff. It seemed to be well staffed. All the staff seemed to be friendly. They have...
Assisted Living
Jim
5.0
Review of Stroudwater Lodge
My father was at Stroudwater Lodge. It was a great place for him. I just wish he could have stayed longer to enjoy it. It was an amazing place. I would have stayed there myself. They just had so...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Westbrook costs approximately $8,365 per month, but it’s not the most expensive option in the area. The highest price belongs to Lewiston, where the median monthly rate is $9,735. Across state borders, assisted living becomes more affordable, costing around $7,275 per month in Manchester, NH, and about $6,750 in Boston, MA.
Westbrook
$8,365
Maine
$8,712
The United States
$5,350
Lewiston
$9,735
Bangor
$7,507
Manchester, NH
$7,275
Boston, MA
$6,750
Seniors seeking help for covering assisted living costs may be eligible for aid by the state’s Medicaid plan, MaineCare Long-Term Care program. There are no non-Medicaid programs available for ALFs.
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 Westbrook, assisted living costs about $8,365 per month, $5,140 less than a semi-private room in a nursing home facility. Home health care in the area is slightly more economical than assisted living, at $8,008, while in-home care saves seniors even more money at a monthly charge of $7,341. However, the most affordable senior care option in Westbrook is adult day health care, costing $1,733 per month.
In-Home Care
$7,341
Home Health Care
$8,008
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$8,365
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,505
Note: Since data for Westbrook is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Portland, instead.
The following resources may be of interest to seniors considering assisted living and those already living in an assisted living facility in Westbrook. Government departments and nonprofit organizations offer programs and services designed to meet the needs of seniors in the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| City of Westbrook Community Center | (207) 854-9105 | The City of Westbrook Community Center runs a number of activity programs for seniors in the city. These include arts and crafts, swimming lessons, fitness classes, computer classes and educational lectures. In addition, the center is home to a veterans services office where veterans can get assistance with applying for any benefits they may be eligible for. |
| Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging | (207) 396-6500 | The Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services for the benefit of seniors in the area. These services include a day center, ombudsman assistance, Medicare counseling, tai chi classes and fall prevention education. |
| Volunteer Maine | (207) 624-7792 | Volunteer Maine is a nonprofit organization that connects volunteers and those requiring assistance. It administers the local Retired and Senior Volunteer Program that provides older residents with opportunities to volunteer in their community. RSVP volunteers are linked with programs that interest them that they can contribute to on a regular or part-time basis. |
Westbrook-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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