The 32 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Portland, ME for 2018

There are 32 Assisted Living Facilities in the Portland area, with 6 in Portland and 26 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Portland is $5,595 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,415. Cheaper nearby regions include Scarborough with an average starting cost of $4,050.

To help you with your search, browse the 77 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Portland. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Portland 3.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Falmouth with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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6 Assisted Living Facilities in Portland, ME

Seventy-Five State Street

Provides: Assisted Living

75 State Street, Portland, ME 04101

"They were very affordable, and I liked that they were right in Portland near the hospital. I chose not to go with them because they could not provide the care my mother was looking for. It was an..." More

The Cedars

Provides: Assisted Living

620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

"The facility is well cared for and clean, staff is in tune with the needs of the elderly and their ilnesses and go out of their way to make them feel loved and cared for, food is good, daily..." More

Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

86 Holiday Drive, Portland, ME 04103

"Birchwoods was recommended through our search, and they seemed good and very modern, but they did not have the room my mother was looking for. They were very good about providing us with a list of..." More

Fallbrook Woods

Provides: Assisted Living

60 Merrymeeting Way, Portland, ME 04103

"Fallbrook Woods was very nice but not at all homey. The staff was fine and very technically oriented and sophisticated. I could feel that it was more a business rather than a care facility. They..." More

Seaside Rehabilitation

Provides: Assisted Living

850 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME 04103

"My grandfather lives at Baxter Place in Portland, Maine, a long term assisted living unit. One good thing about Baxter is there are less than 25 residents at all times. On the other hand, although..." More

Portland Center for Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

68 Devonshire Street, Portland, ME 04103

"This center has issues with bed bugs- I found one myself in mothers room. When mother has issues that need followup care the staff has to be baby sat to get things done. Very hard to get a live..." More

26 Assisted Living Facilities near Portland, ME

Atria Scarborough

Provides: Assisted Living

18 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

"Absolutely wonderful! My mother is 94 and in Memory Care. We looked at several other Memory Care residences and this is without question excellent. They have the most update to date and modern..." More

Stroudwater Lodge

Provides: Assisted Living

116 Landing Road, Westbrook, ME 04092

"The service at Stroudwater Lodge is excellent. The staff is great, they're very friendly people. Their amenities include a salon, theatre, and they have a bar with a happy hour in the afternoon...." More

Caring Star 2013

Oceanview at Falmouth

Provides: Assisted Living

20 Blueberry Ln, Falmouth, ME 04105

"I visited Oceanview for my in-laws. The people who toured us could not have been nicer. They did have independent and assisted living. They were also building a memory care. We very much like the..." More

Foreside Harbor

Provides: Assisted Living

191 Foreside Road, Falmouth, ME 04105

"MY father was a resident of this facility for almost two years. It was the most stressful time of my life. The administration did not listen to any of my concerns and the staff are few and far..." More

Scarborough Terrace

Provides: Assisted Living

600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074

"My mom has lived here for over 3 years and is currently in the memory care area called The Rose Garden. The place is beautiful, always clean smelling, the staff is very caring and personable..." More

Sedgewood Commons

Provides: Assisted Living

22 Northbrook Drive, Falmouth, ME 04105

"If I wanted to put anyone in a facility that needs help with Alzheimer's disease I would admit them to Sedgewood Commons just like I have with my Husband. The staff have been wonderful and friendly..." More

Springbrook Center

Provides: Assisted Living

300 Spring Street, Westbrook, ME 04092

"THE PERSONAL CARE OF THE RESIDENTS IS ATTROCIOUS. MY MOM WAS THERE AND SHE CONSTANTLY HAD FECES ON HER AND SMELLED. THEY NEVER GAVE HER A BATH/SHOWER UNLESS I COMPLAINED ABOUT HER ODOR. MY CONSTANT..." More

Ledgeview Living Center

Provides: Assisted Living

92 US Route One, Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110

The Landing at Cape Elizabeth

Provides: Assisted Living

78 Scott Dyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

"Our assisted living residences offer senior living services that are designed to help you live as independently as possible, enjoying our amenities and the peace of mind that comes with life in an..." More

Caring Star 2017

Bay Square at Yarmouth

Provides: Assisted Living

27 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth, ME 04096

"We chose Bay Square because they offered the best care for my mother. Everything seems to be very good. The food isn't as good as a restaurant, but it's healthy and they don't hold back on..." More

Gorham House

Provides: Assisted Living

50 New Portland Road, Gorham, ME 04038

"They're very nice at Gorham House, had activities all of the time, and allowed volunteers to come in and do certain activities. I would recommend them because they are friendly, allow you to have..." More

Freeport Place

Provides: Assisted Living

4 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032

"Not only were the facilities clean and bright,but the staff were enthusiastic, genuine and caring. It was clear that every resident is cherished. " More

Pine Point Center

Provides: Assisted Living

67 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

"I recently visited this facility. This is a really well kept facility that is very clean inside and outside. The staff are very helpful and friendly and are very atentitive to the patients needs..." More

The Landing at Saco Bay formerly Monarch

Provides: Assisted Living

392 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072

"Kindred Assisted Living - Monarch Center is a very expensive facility and get people that don’t have the finances to stay. What they do is they take you in on private pay, then when you don’t have..." More

Wardwell Retirement Neighborhood

Provides: Assisted Living

43 Middle Street, Saco, ME 04072

"Wardwell Retirement is very friendly. They provided the type of care that my friend needed. The rooms are beautiful. He came from a small apartment in New York, and his apartment is exactly the..." More

Windham Residential Care

Provides: Assisted Living

495 River Road, Windham, ME 04062

"I was at Windham Residential Care, and it was a nightmare. The food was home cooked and sloppy. We shared the bathroom with the other 10 people. It was expensive, as well. Overall, my experience..." More

The Mooring on Foreside

Provides: Assisted Living

301 US Route One, Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110

The Shaw House

Provides: Assisted Living

257 South Street, Biddeford, ME 04005

The Highlands

Provides: Assisted Living

30 Governor's Way, Topsham, ME 04086

"I have a family member in this facility, and it's always a pleasure to visit them - I wish my apartment was as nice and spacious as theirs! The staff is very friendly, and have gone above and..." More

Caring Star 2015

Atria Kennebunk

Provides: Assisted Living

One Penny Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043

"I did not really respond to Atria Kennebunk. Physically, it just felt a little more like a hotel and it didn't feel as cozy and congenial as the other facility. I just didn't get the same vibe. I..." More

Huntington Common

Provides: Assisted Living

1 Huntington Common Drive, Kennebunk, ME 04043

"Every aspect of Huntington Common was very well maintained, outside and inside. They had adequate amenities, but everything was kept up to a fresh, very attractive appearance. I felt that the rooms..." More

Assisted Living at Thornton Hall

Provides: Assisted Living

58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011

"A friend of mine has lived at Thornton Hall for approx. 3 years. She absolutely loves it. I myself was reluctant when it comes time to sell my house and move in to an assisted living facility, I..." More

Thornton Oaks

Provides: Assisted Living

25 Thornton Way, No. 100, Brunswick, ME 04011

"Thornton Oaks is an assisted living facility in Brunswick, Maine. My grandma has lived there for two years now and seems to really enjoy her time there. The office staff is nice and recognizes me..." More

Dionne Commons Residents

Provides: Assisted Living

24 Maurice Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011

"My parents liked Dionne Commons Residents, and it was right for them financially but not in the stage of their life right now. Dionne Commons is blue collar; that is where the working man goes. The..." More

Casco Inn Residential Care Facility

Provides: Assisted Living

434 Roosevelt Trail, Casco, ME 04015

"After losing her husband, my grandmother's mental health took a clear decline, and she could no longer live alone. She was constantly confused, and would wander the halls at night. After two months..." More

RiverRidge Center

Provides: Assisted Living

3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043

"My dad had a huge stroke. He almost died. Therapy and nursing were excellent. My dad is thriving at home now. I highly recommend River Ridge " More

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We chose Seventy-Five State Street for my mother. The staff was very accommodating, and we all liked the accommodations, as well as the staff to resident ratio. They have efficiency rooms with priv... Read more

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Our experience with The Osher Inn has been very positive. They seem to be attentive to my mother's needs. I picked it because it's local to me, and it was a continuation of her rehab, so it was the... Read more

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Review of Portland Center for Assisted Living

As a neighbors we have asked that the facility move there smoking area to another location the smoke is constant 5am_11pm. We were told they would not be allowing smoking but it has increased in th... Read more

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