The Grande At South Portland
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · South Portland, ME

The Grande At South Portland

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · South Portland, ME

Overview of The Grande at South Portland

Settled in the peaceful city of South Portland, ME, The Grande at South Portland is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living, and memory care services. This community promotes a balance between luxury senior living and professional care. Spacious accommodations with several floor plans are suited for its residents’ immediate needs. With an expert team of professionals, it offers a Lilac Trace Memory Care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

The community is committed to providing excellent services with an approach to hospitality as it offers professional culinary services, wellness-infused programming, and on-site services and amenities. Residents can also enjoy comprehensive wellness programs and therapeutic services and explore various social activities from scheduled outings to a diverse lifelong learning programs and curated events to foster social interaction. Thus, The Grande at South Portland proudly stands as a premier hospitality-focused community for senior living.

Bed community size
52-bed community Rank #52 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 356 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #179 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 422 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
40%
Rank #234 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 240 homes in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
21 / 52
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 7, 2026
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD39425

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Grande At South Portland is administered by Caitlin Marsanskis.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 292-3052

Amenities & Lifestyle

Chef-Prepared Dining
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Outdoor Spaces
Games Room
ActivitiesEvents and experiences for personal growth, social connection, and leisure
Specific ProgramsLifestyle Plus, Dining & Culinary, Events & Experiences, Signature Programs

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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 14 deficiencies 9 inspections

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (367% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (700% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 143 This facility has 367% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (14 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 367% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.60.2 This facility has 700% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1.6 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 700% worse

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. 920 This facility has had 55% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (9 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 55% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • March 19, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated three deficiencies in resident communication rights, incomplete service plans, and missing monthly progress notes.
  • October 29, 2024 biennial survey found five deficiencies including incomplete Schedule II medication records, unsanitary kitchen equipment, inadequate dishwasher sanitization, and missing rabies vaccination proof for a cat.
  • No immediate jeopardy or fines were cited in either inspection, and the facility maintained a census around 20 residents during reviews.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Places of interest near The Grande At South Portland

Address 5.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from South Portland's city center to The Grande At South Portland's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around South Portland

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.

Seaside Nursing & Retirement
AL
NH
Portland
147
Facility 147
ME AVG 20
Rank #4 / 356
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 31
Rank #14 / 422
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The Grande At South Portland
AL
MC
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 20
Rank #52 / 356
Yes
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 31
Rank #179 / 422
1 Bed / 2 Bed 40.4% -Caitlin Marsanskis9
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 3
Rank #222 / 232
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #219 / 232
The Heron House
AL
MC
Cumberland Foreside
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 20
Rank #90 / 356
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 87.5% -Ron Lessard5
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #188 / 232
1.2
Facility 1.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #211 / 232
Gary‘s House
AL
IL
Portland (West End)-No
96
Facility 96
ME AVG 31
Rank #3 / 422
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The Park Danforth
AL
IL
Portland (North Deering)-Yes
67
Facility 67
ME AVG 31
Rank #58 / 422
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Grande At South Portland

Is The Grande At South Portland in a walkable area?

The Grande At South Portland has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Grande At South Portland?

According to ME state health department records, The Grande At South Portland's license number is RCD39425.

When does The Grande At South Portland's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, The Grande At South Portland's license expires on November 7, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at The Grande At South Portland?

The Grande At South Portland's occupancy is 40%.

Are pets allowed at The Grande At South Portland?

Yes, The Grande At South Portland allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Grande At South Portland?

Caitlin Marsanskis is the administrator of The Grande At South Portland.

How many beds does The Grande At South Portland have?

The Grande At South Portland has 52 beds.

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