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Portland Center for Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Portland, ME
Exterior view of the Portland Center for Assisted Living Bright common area with round table and seating Private resident room with a bed and seating area Residents engaged in a group activity around a table A resident showing off decorated nails in a community area

Portland Center for Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Portland, ME
68 Devonshire St, Portland, ME 04103-4431 View map
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Overview of Portland Center for Assisted Living

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Portland Center for Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Portland, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily activities, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care may suit a resident who needs supervised memory support or a family seeking temporary care during a caregiver’s absence.

The community is in the Back Cove neighborhood and has 170 beds. A Walk Score of 87 out of 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Medicaid is accepted, and Karen Lynn Dodd serves as the administrator.

Residents can use the salon and spa, eat three homecooked meals prepared by a skilled chef, and join game nights, social groups, intergenerational meetings, and holiday celebrations. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for residents who need therapy or a temporary recovery stay.

Facility Direct Line (207) 772-2893
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 170 Rank #2 / 346Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 346 homes we track in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #14 / 346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 346 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.
87 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #130 / 230Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 230 homes we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 230. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
92.4% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Maine average: 87.4%
Occupied beds
157 / 170

About this community

Awards

Voted Ionia People's Choice for Ionia County
6 Years in a Row!

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 7, 2027
CountyCumberland
License NumberPND863

Ownership & Operating Entity

Portland Center for Assisted Living is administered by Karen Lynn Dodd.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesMotion sensor and bed alarms.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 772-3230

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Cable Tv
Housekeeping
Linen Service
Activitiesgame nights, social groups, intergenerational meetings, holiday celebrations
Specific ProgramsVirtual Tour of Center, Review

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Inspection History

In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. ME average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (333% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (31% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Deficiency Count Info Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record for this facility. 133 This facility has 333% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (13 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 333% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.11.59 This facility has 31% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1.1 vs. ME avg 1.59).↓ 31% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 123 This facility has had 300% more total inspections than the Maine average (12 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 300% more
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 11 This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 1).— At avg
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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
Portland Center for Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Portland (Back Cove)
170
Facility 170
ME AVG 18
Rank #2 / 346
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 37
Rank #14 / 346
-
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #130 / 230
-Karen Lynn Dodd12
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 3
Rank #229 / 237
1.1
Facility 1.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #149 / 237
Scarborough Terrace
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 18
Rank #22 / 346
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 37
Rank #253 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #197 / 230
A+David Kingsley1
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
Avita of Stroudwater
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Westbrook
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 18
Rank #24 / 346
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 37
Rank #223 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #144 / 230
A+Tracy Hoppe1
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
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
AL
IL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 18
Rank #33 / 346
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 37
Rank #223 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #115 / 230
-Deborah Riddell1
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
Fallbrook Woods
AL
MC
RESC
Portland (North Deering)
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 18
Rank #39 / 346
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 37
Rank #138 / 346
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #157 / 230
-Mark Jacobs1
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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Portland Center for Assisted Living 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 Portland Center for Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Portland Center for Assisted Living in?

Portland Center for Assisted Living is in the Back Cove neighborhood of PORTLAND.

Is Portland Center for Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Portland Center for Assisted Living has a walk score of 87. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Portland Center for Assisted Living?

According to ME state health department records, Portland Center for Assisted Living's license number is PND863.

When does Portland Center for Assisted Living's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Portland Center for Assisted Living's license expires on January 7, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Portland Center for Assisted Living?

Portland Center for Assisted Living's occupancy is 92.4%.

Are pets allowed at Portland Center for Assisted Living?

No, Portland Center for Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Portland Center for Assisted Living?

Karen Lynn Dodd is the administrator of Portland Center for Assisted Living.

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