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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Portland, ME
If you’re looking for assisted living in Portland, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Portland or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Portland.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Portland for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 31 assisted living facilities in the Portland area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Back Cove, East End Beach and Arts District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Biddeford, Scarborough and Yarmouth.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Inn At Village SquareThe Inn at Village Square is a top-rated assisted living community located in quaint and picturesque Gorham, ME, the economic center of the State of Maine, and is one of the state’s most serene natural environments characterized with and known for its rolling green hills.The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Cost of assisted living in Portland, ME
The average cost of senior living in Portland is $6,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardiner, ME with an average of $5,776 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portland, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portland, ME vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portland vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Portland, ME by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Portland over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portland, ME
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Portland.
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VA benefits in Maine
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What families are saying about assisted living in Portland
Recent reviews for assisted living in Portland
The Grande at South Portland
5.0
The Harbor Chase of South Portland is very knowledgeable about residents with dementia and how to handle them. They walk you through the process and explain how it works. The housekeeping and laundry are done once a week for the residents. Excellent service and great staff! [Name removed] is ...
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Avita of Stroudwater in Westbrook, ME
5.0
They did try to take good care of my loved one. They offered daily activities and the community was clean. The food was good. My loved one was only there for a short time as we realized he needed more care than they were able to provide. They oversold themselves on the care that was ...
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Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook, ME
4.0
So far it has been a great fit for my mom at the Stroudwater Lodge. It is a new and beautiful community. It is the first one we toured and it had everything we needed. It is very convenient for my mom to get to her nearby Dr. appointments. Most of the time the communication is pretty good with ...
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Portland review score based on 48 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 29 Portland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Portland review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Portland review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Portland assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 48 reviews of 29 Portland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portland resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Portland, ME averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Portland assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Portland assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Portland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portland, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.8%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Portland assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Portland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portland, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portland assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portland
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Portland protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living, Atria Kennebunk and Scarborough Terrace are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Portland, Maine. See full list of communities.
There are 31 assisted living facilities near Portland, Maine. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Portland, Maine is Atria Kennebunk. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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