Maine: CMS Rating Breakdown
Maine's 78 CMS-certified nursing homes carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 2.95 out of 5, according to current official CMS figures. The facilities break down by ownership as follows: 56 for-profit operators, 21 nonprofit operators, and 1 government-operated facility.
The Five-Star rating system provides a broad indicator of facility performance but has documented limitations. A statewide average should not be treated as a definitive assessment of any individual facility's quality. When evaluating specific nursing homes for actual placement or care decisions, the rating system is not a substitute for medical, financial, or legal advice. Prospective residents and their families should consult each facility's dedicated Care Compare profile and per-facility pages on the CMS website for detailed, current information before making care decisions.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Ownership mix
| Ownership | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For Profit | 56 |
| Non Profit | 21 |
| Government | 1 |