Gary‘s House
Gary’s House is a secure and welcoming haven that offers a cost-effective and cozy retreat for seniors undergoing medical care in the expansive Portland vicinity. Within its fold, this assisted living community extends diverse service types including Independent Living, Retirement Home, and Senior Apartment options.
Embodying the essence of safety and comfort, Gary’s House serves as a nurturing home-away-from-home for those navigating medical journeys. This esteemed residence stands as a testament to affordability without compromise, ensuring families find solace in an environment designed to alleviate their concerns. Nestled in proximity to various churches, retail outlets, healthcare services, and a medley of local conveniences, Gary’s House simplifies daily living. A multitude of churches grace the landscape within a 4-mile radius, while an assortment of drug stores operate within 1 mile of the community. Notably, Gary’s House boasts a strategic location, mere 0.12 miles away from Mercy Hospital, enhancing accessibility to vital medical services.
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What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Gary‘s House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Grande At South Portland | AL MC RC | South Portland | 52
Facility
52
ME AVG
17
Rank
#39 / 329 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
ME AVG
35
Rank
#143 / 306 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
40.4%
Facility
40.4%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#219 / 223 | Caitlin Marsanskis | 3 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#221 / 230 | 12
Facility
12
ME AVG
3
Rank
#219 / 230 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#200 / 230 |
| One Willow Manor | AL IL | South Portland (Ferry Village) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
17
Rank
#110 / 329 | No |
43
Facility
43
ME AVG
35
Rank
#115 / 306 | Private Rooms |
33.3%
Facility
33.3%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#221 / 223 | Caitlin Cline | 18 | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 39
Facility
39
ME AVG
3
Rank
#125 / 230 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#153 / 230 |
| Wescott Road | AL | South Portland (Thornton Heights) | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
17
Rank
#166 / 329 | No |
50
Facility
50
ME AVG
35
Rank
#91 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | Zoe Sweet | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#95 / 230 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#113 / 230 |
| Albany Street | AL | South Portland (Sunset Park) | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
17
Rank
#221 / 329 | No |
46
Facility
46
ME AVG
35
Rank
#104 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Gary‘s House | AL IL | Portland (West End) | - | No |
96
Facility
96
ME AVG
35
Rank
#2 / 306 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Gary‘s House is located in Portland, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gary‘s House
What neighborhood is Gary‘s House in?
Gary‘s House is in the West End neighborhood of Portland.
Is Gary‘s House in a walkable area?
Gary‘s House has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are pets allowed at Gary‘s House?
No, Gary‘s House has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Gary‘s House?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Gary‘s House in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Gary‘s House provide?
Gary‘s House offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.
What is the address of Gary‘s House?
Gary‘s House is located at 97 State St, Portland, ME 04101.
What is the phone number of Gary‘s House?
(207) 535-1320 will put you in contact with the team at Gary‘s House.
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