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Senior living in Mechanic Falls, ME

1 senior living community, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living community
1
in Mechanic Falls
Licensed capacity
24
across all 1
Adults 65+
316
Census estimate for Mechanic Falls
Within 25 miles
74
of the center of Mechanic Falls
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Senior ApartmentsHUD-subsidized

Bucknam Oaks

99 of 100· HUD inspection
11 Bucknam St, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
Units24
HUD-assisted24
0.5 mi from city center

Nearby

Senior living communities near Mechanic Falls

Counting neighboring towns, there are 74 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Mechanic Falls, 73 more than in Mechanic Falls itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Mechanic Falls

See all 74 within 25 miles

Local overview

Senior living in Mechanic Falls at a glance

Mechanic Falls has one senior living community in our directory, drawn from public records.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Maine

In Maine, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Maine Department of Health and Human Services about a licensed community, or the Maine long-term care ombudsman at (207) 621-10792.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living 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.

Medicaid
The Maine Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Maine Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services helps with claims (207-287-7020).7
Medicare counseling
Maine’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-262-2232.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Mechanic Falls

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Androscoggin County9

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website
  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (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’ Services7

    207-287-7020

    Website
  • Medicaid

    Maine Medicaid agency3

    Website
  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Maine.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Mechanic Falls

How many senior living communities are in Mechanic Falls, ME?

WeFoundCare lists 1 senior living community in Mechanic Falls, ME, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Mechanic Falls there are 74.

How many residents can senior living communities in Mechanic Falls serve?

1 of the 1 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 24 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 316 adults age 65 and older live in Mechanic Falls.

Who licenses senior living in Maine?

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services licenses senior living in Maine. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Mechanic Falls?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Androscoggin County, call (207) 621-1079. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Maine Adult Protective Services at 800-624-8404.

Are there senior living communities near Mechanic Falls?

Nearby cities with listings include Auburn (15, 7.4 mi), South Paris (7, 9.4 mi), Casco (2, 10.3 mi).

Other types of care

Other senior care in Mechanic Falls

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Mechanic Falls (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Mechanic Falls (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. Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (via PFR ALMS). pfr.maine.gov/ALMSOnline/ALMSQuery/SearchCompany.aspx Accessed .
  2. 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.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources 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. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.