Nursing homes in Damariscotta, ME
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Damariscotta, part of the Lincoln area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Damariscotta residents in Lincoln County have access to one nursing home facility serving the 04543 ZIP code. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, the area maintains an average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Cove’s Edge Inc, operated by LincolnHealth, is the primary provider in the city and currently holds a 4-star rating, reflecting the quality standards tracked within the federal government’s five-star rating system.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Damariscotta
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
- LINCOLNHEALTH COVES EDGE1 home
What to look for in Damariscotta
- All homes in Damariscotta score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 1 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is COVE'S EDGE INC at 4★.
- 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Damariscotta
| COVE'S EDGE INC LINCOLNHEALTH COVES EDGE · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
Best by sub-rating in Damariscotta
Best for staffing
- 1.COVE'S EDGE INC4★
Best for experience
- 1.COVE'S EDGE INC0★
Best for compliance
- 1.COVE'S EDGE INC4★
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.