Gary‘s House
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME
Gary‘s House
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME
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.
Walk Score: 96 / 100 Rank #3 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
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1.7 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.
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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| 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%
Facility
33.3%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#236 / 239 | Orane Walsh | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#129 / 237 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#159 / 237 |
| 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%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | Zoe Sweet | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#96 / 237 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#114 / 237 |
| Albany Street | AL | South Portland (Sunset Park) | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
20
Rank
#246 / 356 | No |
46
Facility
46
ME AVG
36
Rank
#127 / 357 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Ocean House Road | AL | South Portland | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
20
Rank
#302 / 356 | No |
29
Facility
29
ME AVG
36
Rank
#191 / 357 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | Richard Norton | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#96 / 237 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#114 / 237 |
| Gary‘s House | AL IL | Portland (West End) | - | No |
96
Facility
96
ME AVG
36
Rank
#3 / 357 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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 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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