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Senior apartments in Wells, ME

2 HUD-assisted and tax-credit senior apartment properties, with unit counts and HUD inspection scores.

Senior apartment properties
2
in Wells
Units
56
across all 2
Adults 65+
3,627
Census estimate for Wells
Senior apartment units per 1,000 adults 65+
15.4
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
68
of the center of Wells
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Sunnyside Apartments

97 of 100· HUD inspection
47 Buzzell Rd, Wells, ME 04090
Units20
HUD-assisted20
0.8 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Stephen Eaton Apts

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
102 Stephen Eaton Ln, Wells, ME 04090
Units36
0.8 mi from city center
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Sources: HUD LIHTC Database, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties, elderly-targeted, updated Oct 17, 2026; HUD Multifamily, Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups, updated Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Wells (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Senior apartment properties near Wells

Counting neighboring towns, there are 68 senior apartment properties within 25 miles of the center of Wells, 66 more than in Wells itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Wells

See all 68 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior apartments in Wells at a glance

Wells has 2 senior apartment properties in our directory, drawn from HUD LIHTC Database and HUD Multifamily records.12

By units

  • Under 50 units2
  • 50 to 99 units0
  • 100 units or more0
Size is the units on the public record.12

Licensing and oversight

How senior apartments are overseen in Maine

Senior apartments in our directory are HUD-assisted or tax-credit properties. They are housing rather than licensed care, so no state care license applies.4 HUD inspects the physical condition of HUD-assisted properties; where HUD publishes a score, it appears on the listing.5

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior apartments in Maine

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

HUD rental assistance
HUD’s Section 202 program funds rental housing for very low-income older adults; ask each property how it sets rent and whether it has a waiting list.4

Local resources

Local help for families in Wells

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for York County6

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves York County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program7

    (207) 621-1079

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Maine Adult Protective Services

    800-624-8404

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-262-2232

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services9

    207-287-7020

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior apartments in Wells

How many senior apartment properties are in Wells, ME?

WeFoundCare lists 2 senior apartment properties in Wells, ME, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Wells there are 68.

How many units can senior apartment properties in Wells serve?

2 of the 2 senior apartment properties report units, for a combined 56 units. The Census Bureau estimates 3,627 adults age 65 and older live in Wells.

Are there senior apartment properties near Wells?

Nearby cities with listings include Kennebunk (2, 5.3 mi), North Berwick (3, 7.4 mi), Sanford (2, 11.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior apartments

Other types of care

Other senior care in Wells

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from HUD LIHTC Database (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties, elderly-targeted), Oct 17, 2026; HUD Multifamily (Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups), Oct 17, 2026.12 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Wells (county subdivision). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 senior apartment properties report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Wells (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties, elderly-targeted. hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/HUD::low-income-housing-tax-credit-properties Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Multifamily Properties, Elderly client groups. hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/HUD::hud-section-202-properties Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  3. Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (via PFR ALMS). pfr.maine.gov/ALMSOnline/ALMSQuery/SearchCompany.aspx Accessed .
  4. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program. hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/progdesc/eld202 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE). hud.gov/reac/nspire Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.