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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Portland, ME for 2024

Located beside Casco Bay in southern Maine, Portland is a city with a little more than 10,000 seniors aged 65 and older. Several hospitals are located in the city limits, including InterMed and Northern Light Mercy Hospital, to provide specialty services like cardiology, dermatology and geriatrics. Based on the BestPlaces Air Quality Index, the air quality in Portland is close to the national average, which may be helpful for seniors with respiratory illnesses.

Nursing homes are residential care facilities that provide 24-hour skilled nursing and medical care, nutritional counseling, social work services, rehabilitation and other health-related services. Typically, an individual who requires nursing home care is unable to stay in their homes but doesn’t require hospitalization. Nursing homes in Portland have an average monthly cost of $10,220 per month. Seniors who don’t need this level of care can opt for home health care or an assisted living community.

This guide covers the cost of nursing care in Portland and its surrounding areas. It also covers the cost of other types of care and provides a list of resources that focus on the health and well-being of older adults in the area.

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Nursing Home Costs in Portland, ME

The cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Portland is $10,220 per month. A private room costs seniors around $11,224.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of a nursing home in Portland is $10,220, which is more than the state average of $9,642 and the national average of $7,756. Comparing the cost to other cities throughout the state, assisted living in Portland is also more than Lewiston ($9,125). To the north in Bangor, residents pay around $10,494, and in Manchester, NH, assisted living residents pay $1,110 more per month than in Portland. 

Portland

$10,220

Maine

$9,642

The United States

$7,756

Lewiston

$9,125

Bangor

$10,494

Manchester, NH

$11,330

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors and family members trying to decide on the best type of long-term care should consider the cost of each. For those who prefer to age in place in their own homes, homemaker services and a home health aide cost around $5,625 and $5,720 per month, respectively. Adult day health is the least expensive option at $4,063. Portland’s assisted living communities cost an average $6,583 per month. Nursing homes offer the most comprehensive care with a semiprivate room costing $10,220 per month and a private room costing $11,224.

Home care

$5,625

Home health care

$5,720

Adult day health care

$4,063

Assisted living

$6,583

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$10,220

Nursing home (private room)

$11,224

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Portland, ME

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Portland, ME

ResourceContactService
Portland Area Coalition for Elder Services (PACES)(207) 754-0730PACES is a group of service providers that are dedicated to helping seniors enhance their quality of life. These services include computer consulting, help locating assistive devices, legal help, personal care and companion care.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging(207) 396-6500The Southern Maine Agency on Aging empowers older adults in the area to live their lives to the fullest through programs like insurance counseling, meals. Transportation and financial support.
Elder Services(207) 773-6471Elder Services is coordinated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The program is committed to providing support and comfort to the elderly through available services, including independent support services, which help those who are physically disabled complete personal care tasks. SEARCH connects seniors who are isolated with volunteers who provide companionship.
Center for Healthy Aging Senior Center(207) 774-4172Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, this senior center provides a variety of programs, entertainment, services and trips for individuals aged 55 and older. Some of these activities include theater trips, museum visits, boat rides, shopping trips, arts and crafts, luncheons, exercise, games and parties.
Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 499-0229The long-term care ombudsman is a non-profit agency that advocates for seniors in long-term care communities. The ombudsman investigates concerns and seeks for a resolution. They also schedule frequent visits to care facilities to ensure they maintain the standards set by the state and provide education to residents and staff members on senior rights.

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