75 State Street
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME

75 State Street

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME

Overview of 75 State Street

75 State Street offers assisted living and independent living in Portland, ME. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication, while independent living offers private living without daily care. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants to remain in Portland while having the option of daily support if needs change.

Located in the West End, 75 State Street has studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community is a mid-rise building.

A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can reach shops, pharmacies and other everyday destinations on foot. Opened in 1854, 75 State Street is owned by Avesta Housing, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet at the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 306Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 306 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
97 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Accredited
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About This Community

Staff Details

Total Employees
124
Full-Time Employees
124

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to 75 State Street'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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Scarborough Terrace
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 17
Rank #18 / 329
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 35
Rank #218 / 306
Studio / 1 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #191 / 223
A+David Kingsley1
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
Avita of Stroudwater
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Westbrook
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 17
Rank #20 / 329
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 35
Rank #188 / 306
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #145 / 223
A+Tracy Hoppe1
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
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
AL
IL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 17
Rank #29 / 329
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 35
Rank #188 / 306
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #116 / 223
-Deborah Riddell1
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
Fallbrook Woods
AL
MC
RESC
Portland (North Deering)
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 17
Rank #34 / 329
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 35
Rank #115 / 306
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #155 / 223
-Joel Rogers16
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
26
Facility 26
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
75 State Street
AL
IL
Portland (West End)-Yes
97
Facility 97
ME AVG 35
Rank #1 / 306
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-----

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

75 State Street is located in Portland, Maine.
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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ME

Rural access emphasized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age —
General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
ME

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits
Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+
General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.
ME

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits
Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+
General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits
Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age —
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
ME

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
ME

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Benefits
Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Frequently Asked Questions about 75 State Street

What neighborhood is 75 State Street in?

75 State Street is in the West End neighborhood of Portland.

Is 75 State Street in a walkable area?

75 State Street has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at 75 State Street?

Yes, 75 State Street allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for 75 State Street?

The team at 75 State Street can be reached at Mbushey@75StateStreet.org.

Are there photos of 75 State Street?

Yes — there are 8 photos of 75 State Street in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does 75 State Street provide?

75 State Street offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.

What is the address of 75 State Street?

75 State Street is located at 75 State St, Portland, ME 04101.

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