Skillings Street

Overview of Skillings Street

Ideally situated in the lively setting of South Portland, ME, Skillings Street is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. The community also helps with residents’ daily living activities and personal needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Here, residents have more opportunities to focus on recreation, as housekeeping and laundry services are also provided.

Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and supportive environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 2 Rank #292 / 346Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 292nd 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #117 / 346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th 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.
48 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #211 / 230Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th 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.
50% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Maine average: 87.4%
Occupied beds
1 / 2

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL I RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCA39396

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 387-4242

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
1 deficiency 1 inspection

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.

Since 2024 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% below)

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

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 13 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.59 This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.59).↓ 37% 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. 13 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from South Portland's city center to Skillings 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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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.
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.
One Willow Manor
AL
IL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 18
Rank #124 / 346
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 37
Rank #138 / 346
Private Rooms
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #227 / 230
Orane Walsh1
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 18
Rank #182 / 346
No
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 37
Rank #109 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Zoe Sweet1
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 18
Rank #237 / 346
No
46
Facility 46
ME AVG 37
Rank #125 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
-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
Skillings Street
AL
South Portland (Cash Corner)
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 18
Rank #292 / 346
No
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 37
Rank #117 / 346
-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #211 / 230
-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
Ocean House Road
AL
South Portland
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 18
Rank #292 / 346
No
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 37
Rank #187 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Richard Norton1
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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Skillings Street is located in South Portland, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Skillings Street

What neighborhood is Skillings Street in?

Skillings Street is in the Cash Corner neighborhood of South Portland.

Is Skillings Street in a walkable area?

Skillings Street has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Skillings Street?

According to ME state health department records, Skillings Street's license number is RCA39396.

What is the occupancy rate at Skillings Street?

Skillings Street's occupancy is 50%.

Are pets allowed at Skillings Street?

No, Skillings Street has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Skillings Street have?

Skillings Street has 2 beds.

Has Skillings Street had any deficiencies?

Skillings Street has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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