Home Health Care in Maine. Cost & Providers

Cost of home health care in Maine

Median monthly price, Maine

$8,485/mo

Estimated range $8,100 – $9,222

● Maine $8,485 ○ National median $6,769

Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025

This uses the survey's home care rate, because the survey no longer prices skilled nursing or therapy visits separately. Skilled visits are usually billed per visit.

Home Health Care cost comparison (2025)
Home Health Care	Maine	National
25th percentile	$8,100/mo	$6,221/mo
Median	$8,485/mo	$6,769/mo
75th percentile	$9,222/mo	$7,627/mo

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Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

CMS rating distribution in Maine

CMS overall star ratings for 19 home health care agencies in Maine. We do not re-rank these scores.

CMS star ratings in Maine
CMS stars	Providers
5 stars	13
4 stars	6
3 stars	0
2 stars	0
1 star	0

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Maine licensing & regulation

State-by-state licensing agency details and how to check a facility's complaint history for Maine are coming soon.

Medicaid & local resources in Maine

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and similar settings in Maine resolve concerns about care and rights.

Find your local ombudsman

Medicaid programs for care at home

Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Waiver. MaineCare 1915(c) Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Waiver (CMS factsheet).

National helplines

Eldercare Locator · 800-677-1116
Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
211
Local health and human services referrals.
NCOA BenefitsCheckUp
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
DIAL
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
VA health benefits
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.