The 31 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Portland, ME for 2018

There are 31 Assisted Living Facilities in the Portland area, with 6 in Portland and 25 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Portland is $5,595 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,300. Cheaper nearby regions include Westbrook with an average starting cost of $5,075.

To help you with your search, browse the 104 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

"We were very, very impressed when we first went to Seventy-Five State Street. Extremely friendly and well-organized, very informative. We were just really appreciative with the concerns that they..." More

The Cedars

Provides: Assisted Living

620 - 640 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

"We visited The Cedars (Osher Inn). It was very nice. The cleanliness and maintenance was better than average. The staff was very nice. They were accommodating, showed us rooms, and gave us a list..." More

Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

86 Holiday Drive, Portland, ME 04103

"Birchwoods was fantastic, and a great facility. It’s right up there in the woods. They were very professional, and the rooms were well-kept. The studios were very small, but the one-bedrooms were..." More

Fallbrook Woods

Provides: Assisted Living

60 Merrymeeting Way, Portland, ME 04103

"After much stress and anxiety, we finally had to place our mom in a facility where she could have 24/7 care and supervision. It was a hard thing to do, but I can't imagine any better place than..." More

Portland Center for Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

68 Devonshire Street, Portland, ME 04103

"I had read the reviews before I toured with my mother and was honestly expecting the worst. I have to say that I was very impressed! The Portland Center was very clean and a number of the..." More

Seaside Rehab & Health Care

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

25 Assisted Living Facilities near Portland, ME

Atria Scarborough

Provides: Assisted Living

18 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

"Atria Scarborough is a lovely and spacious place. They are very caring and attentive to the individuals. My brother and I both take care of my mother, so sometimes that makes it tricky with the..." More

Caring Star 2013

Oceanview at Falmouth

Provides: Assisted Living

20 Blueberry Ln, Falmouth, ME 04105

"Everything at Oceanview was great and wonderful, including the people, the food, the accommodations, and the choices of living. The quality of the construction of both cottages and apartments were..." More

Scarborough Terrace

Provides: Assisted Living

600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074

"Scarborough Terrace is a clean, private setting in a busy community. The grounds are beautiful. The staff members are very friendly. My room is a single room with a bathroom. The food is excellent." More

Avita of Stroudwater

Provides: Assisted Living

113 Landing Road, Westbrook, ME 04092

"I like Stroudwater Lodge because it's like a five-star hotel. It's very upscale and modern, which is different from the other senior places we've looked at. The people are excellent and very good...." More

Falmouth by the Sea

Provides: Assisted Living

191 Foreside Road , Falmouth, ME 04105

"My father has been moved in to Foreside Harbor for a week now. We have another relative that has been there for two years, so we were very pleased that they had an opening as we are familiar there...." 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

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

"Bay Square was excellent. They were a newer establishment, so they're very clean. The staff were friendly and excellently trained in memory care. They showed me things that they do, how they have..." More

Gorham House

Provides: Assisted Living

50 New Portland Road, Gorham, ME 04038

"My mom has been at Gorham House for three years. She's started out in the independent plus unit and the end of last year, she had to go to rehab. Then she went right from rehab to the assisted..." 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

"Overall I would say my Grandmother's quality of life there was quite good. Not only was the staff friendly, there was always someone available if necessary. The residents were very friendly as..." More

The Landing at Saco Bay

Provides: Assisted Living

392 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072

"My brother is in Monarch Center in a private room with a private bathroom. I like the staff very much. The dining room and the space in eahc unit are very small. They have some things going on in..." 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 Shaw House

Provides: Assisted Living

257 South Street, Biddeford, ME 04005

The Mooring on Foreside

Provides: Assisted Living

301 US Route One, Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110

The Highlands

Provides: Assisted Living

30 Governor's Way, Topsham, ME 04086

"The staff at The Highlands is so kind and caring. My friend, Helen, has enjoyed an assortment of activities from visits with therapy dogs to painting in the Community Room with Teddi. She loves..." More

Huntington Common

Provides: Assisted Living

1 Huntington Common Drive, Kennebunk, ME 04043

"Huntington common is very clean, and they keep the room well maintained. The staff has been very good, and there’s plenty on hand to take care of my father. The food seemed pretty good. " More

Caring Star 2015

Atria Kennebunk

Provides: Assisted Living

One Penny Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043

"Atria Kennebunk is nice, clean, and very new-ish. The people get along well and are very attentive. Everything you need is there, and there are always people around. They always go down to the..." More

RiverRidge Center

Provides: Assisted Living

3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043

"Offering skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents while active seniors can enjoy a fun, dynamic lifestyle in our Assisted Living facility. " 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

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

Dionne Commons Residents

Provides: Assisted Living

24 Maurice Dr, Brunswick, ME 04011

"The caregivers at Dionne Commons take excellent care of the residents that live there and tries there best to make it feel like home for them and their families. Good job Dionne Commons! " 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

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Review of Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living

My husband was placed in Birchwoods at Canco, the place is excellent, and absolutely terrific. They have levels of care, he's at the least necessary at this point, but you can add levels of care as... Read more

John
Review of Seventy-Five State Street

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

Jenny
Review of The Cedars

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

Margaret

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