The Park Danforth
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME
The Park Danforth
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME
Overview of The Park Danforth
Situated between Falmouth, Yarmouth, Scarborough, and South Portland, The Park Danforth is a senior living community in Portland, ME that provides senior living options including independent living and assisted living, meeting the needs of seniors who want a balance of independence and assistance. The community offers different levels of care to match the requirements of its inhabitants, promoting independence, social engagement, and wellbeing.
The Park Danforth delivers a lively, compassionate, and encouraging atmosphere with 70 federally supported apartments in addition to 110 market-rate apartments, featuring fully-applianced kitchens and private baths. Numerous dining locations, adaptable meal plans, programs for life enrichment, transportation to cultural events, wellness services, and housekeeping are among the community’s amenities. A variety of activities are available to residents, including intellectual and spiritual pursuits and fitness programs, ensuring a fulfilling and engaged lifestyle.
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #58 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 357 homes we track in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 625 / 720 / 760 / 850 / 900 / 905 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Park Danforth
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1.1 miles from city center
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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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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| Seaside Nursing & Retirement | AL NH | Portland | 147
Facility
147
ME AVG
20
Rank
#4 / 356 | No |
87
Facility
87
ME AVG
36
Rank
#14 / 357 | - | 91.0% | - | - | - | - | - |
| One Willow Manor | AL IL | South Portland (Ferry Village) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
43
Facility
43
ME AVG
36
Rank
#140 / 357 | Private Rooms | 33.3% | - | Orane Walsh | 7 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#114 / 233 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#145 / 233 |
| Wescott Road | AL | South Portland (Thornton Heights) | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
20
Rank
#191 / 356 | No |
50
Facility
50
ME AVG
36
Rank
#110 / 357 | - | 100.0% | - | Zoe Sweet | 2 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#90 / 233 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#185 / 233 |
| The Park Danforth | AL IL | Portland (North Deering) | - | Yes |
67
Facility
67
ME AVG
36
Rank
#58 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| Gary‘s House | AL IL | Portland (West End) | - | No |
96
Facility
96
ME AVG
36
Rank
#3 / 357 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
The Park Danforth is located in Portland, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Park Danforth
What neighborhood is The Park Danforth in?
The Park Danforth is in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland.
Is The Park Danforth in a walkable area?
The Park Danforth has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at The Park Danforth?
Yes, The Park Danforth allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of The Park Danforth?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Park Danforth in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Park Danforth?
The Park Danforth is located at 777 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103.
What is the phone number of The Park Danforth?
(207) 797-7710 will put you in contact with the team at The Park Danforth.
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