About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

NON -CHALLENGER h1 from CMS10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in New Boston, ME

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for assisted living in New Boston, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in New Boston or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in New Boston.

From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in New Boston for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 102 assisted living facilities in the New Boston area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wolfeboro, Bridgton and Conway.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wolfeboro, Bridgton and Conway.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Sunrise of Huntington Common, Sable Lodge Retirement Community1 and Schooner Estates Senior Living
zipAveragecost: $6,172

New Boston Assisted Living Facilities | 681 Reviews

Showing 79 communities
Last Updated: 12/24/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Eunice Frye Home
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Village At Oak Hill
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Portland Center For Assisted
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Atrium At Cedars
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Wardwell Home and Gardens
3636 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Ocean View At Falmouth
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of The Chapman House
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Pines
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Lincoln Terrace
5 star
43%
4 star
14%
3 star
43%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We thought it was going to be a hard placement and my loved one was going to be resistant, but he loves it there. He likes the people and the food. He is comfortable, so overall it is good experience and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Your parents have been there for you since day one. They made sure that you were well taken care of as a child and made many sacrifices for you through adolescence. As the years pass, you soon find yourself in the position where the tables turn. It is now your turn to make sure that they are well...
Photo of D'Youville Pavilion
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Excellent care at D'youville. We had visited a number of care facilities in the area. Because of hospitalization, a quick move took us to a facility that was not prepared for the level of care my wife...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Summer Fields
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Carraige House
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of The Lamp Memory Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Franklin Falls Farm
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Golden Crest The Golden Crest Senior Wellness Resort is a comfortable assisted living community located in beautiful rural Franklin, Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Our resort-style community provides an enriching and activity-filled environment overlooking farmland with spectacular views of...
Photo of Peabody Home
6.0
Review score
5 reviews
6.0
Review score
5 reviews
5 star
20%
4 star
60%
3 star
0%
2 star
20%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My loved one is a resident at Peabody Home and things are very good for her at this facility. She has friends and is well liked by the staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Peabody Home, home of independent, assisted living, and nursing, located in the heart of Franklin, NH. We are highly known for our consistent activities that we have for our residents. We make living fun! We encourage family and friend to have luncheons with the residents. We have fun activities...
Photo of Sartwell Place
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Berwick Estates
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
5 star
40%
4 star
60%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My mom spent the last 6 years of her life at Canterbury Hall. We were worried about her transitioning from her home to a “facility” but there was literally no transition . She moved in and she was home....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Built in the mid 1700s, the main house of Canterbury Hall retains its stately character. We welcome senior residents to large private rooms with full baths that still carry the charm and architectural details from the past. Canterbury Hall has proudly served the elderly since 1991. Our caring...

Cost of assisted living in New Boston, ME

The average cost of senior living in New Boston is $6,172 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durgintown, ME with an average of $5,472 per month.

Assisted living costs in New Boston, ME, vs. nearby cities

New Boston, ME
$6,172/mo
$6,779/mo
$6,869/mo

Assisted living costs in New Boston, ME, vs. state and national averages

New Boston, ME
$6,172/mo
$6,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in New Boston, ME, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,172/mo
$6,332/mo

Assisted living costs in New Boston, ME, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,777/mo
Studio
$6,710/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,103/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,242/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in New Boston vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: New Boston, ME
Column state: Maine
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Boston, MEMaineU.S.
Assisted Living$6,172/mo$6,490/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,332/mo$6,490/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,460/mo$5,568/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
New Boston, ME:$6,172/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
New Boston, ME:$6,332/mo
Maine:$6,490/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New Boston, ME:$5,460/mo
Maine:$5,568/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in New Boston, ME, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in New Boston and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

New Boston, MEME stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in New Boston, ME

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in New Boston have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New Boston, ME$6,203/mo$5,695/mo+8.9%
Maine$6,061/mo$5,685/mo+6.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
New Boston, ME
2024 average cost:$6,203/mo
2023 average cost:$5,695/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
Maine
2024 average cost:$6,061/mo
2023 average cost:$5,685/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in New Boston, ME

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in New Boston.

What families are saying about assisted living in New Boston

Recent reviews for assisted living in New Boston

Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME

5.0
They did try to take good care of my loved one. They offered daily activities and the community was clean. The food was good. My loved one was only there for a short time as we realized he needed more care than they were able to provide. They oversold themselves on the care that was ...
Read more

Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME

4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
Read more

Avita of Wells

5.0
Each and every one of their staff provided the excellent care that any family would want their loved one to receive. The staff at Avita cared for her as if she were their own loved one and made our family feel like a welcomed part of the community. Avita staff was actively trying to engage her ...
Read more

New Boston review score based on 134 family reviews

8.0
Review score79 facilities134 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 134 reviews of 79 New Boston assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Boston review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

New Boston review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
New Boston, ME79 facilities
8.7
Westbrook, ME28 facilities
8.6
Saco, ME13 facilities

Review subcategories for New Boston assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 134 reviews of 79 New Boston assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New Boston resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
New Boston, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

New Boston assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Boston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Boston, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in New Boston assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in New Boston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Boston, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.8%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Boston assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of New Boston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Boston, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.6%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Boston assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of New Boston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Boston, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in New Boston assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of New Boston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Boston, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in New Boston assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in New Boston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Boston, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in New Boston

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in New Boston protect seniors.
Learn about Maine assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top