Senior care in Maine.
From Portland to Presque Isle, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
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Personalized for Mom · near 04101
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 04101
Available weekday mornings
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Home care across Maine.
Pick your city for local phone numbers, ways to pay and answers. If your city is not listed, enter your ZIP code and we’ll look for care near you.
In Maine, personal care agencies that provide non-medical help at home must be licensed by the Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification.
Ways to pay in Maine.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
MaineCare Section 19 waiver
MaineCare’s Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities may pay for personal care, home delivered meals, respite, emergency response systems and home changes. It is for older adults and adults with disabilities who qualify by need and income and want to stay at home instead of a nursing home. Call the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center line at 1-877-353-3771 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging, which can help with the MaineCare long-term care application.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Maine and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Maine.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Maine Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Statewide line that connects you to your county’s Area Agency on Aging for help with in-home care and long-term support.
877-353-3771Maine Assessing Services Agency (Maximus)
Does the state’s free functional assessment to see if a person qualifies for MaineCare or state-funded in-home services.
833-525-5784Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification complaints
State office that takes complaints about licensed agencies and facilities, including personal care agencies. Online form also available.
800-383-2441Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do home care agencies need a license in Maine?
Yes. In Maine, personal care agencies that provide non-medical help at home must be licensed by the Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification.
Does Maine Medicaid pay for home care?
It can. MaineCare’s Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities may pay for personal care, home delivered meals, respite, emergency response systems and home changes. It is for older adults and adults with disabilities who qualify by need and income and want to stay at home instead of a nursing home. Call the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center line at 1-877-353-3771 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging, which can help with the MaineCare long-term care application.
How much does home care cost in Maine?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Which Maine cities do you serve?
Every Maine ZIP code. We have local pages for the 5 largest cities, including Portland, Lewiston and Bangor.
Is a home care consultation free in Maine?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
Let’s find care that feels like home.
Enter your ZIP code for a free consultation with a home care agency anywhere in Maine. We match you with one local agency.
- Free for families
- Free first consultation
- No obligation