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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 52 Rank #38 / 324Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 38th out of 324 assisted living communities 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 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.

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 #141 / 304Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 141st out of 304 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.
32 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #217 / 222Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 217th out of 222 assisted living communities we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 222. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. 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.
40.4% This home usually has availability

Based on 21 residents and 52 beds. Source: state inspection report (Mar 2025)

Lower than the Maine average: 87.7%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$7,895/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 7, 2026 Expires in 25 days
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD39425

Certifications & Programs

certified dementia practitioners — National Council of Certified Dementia PractitionersStaff hold the Certified Dementia Practitioner credential from the NCCDP, which requires formal Alzheimer's/dementia training and hands-on experience - a signal of dedicated dementia-care training beyond state minimums.

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Grande At South Portland is administered by Caitlin Marsanskis.

Additional Services

7 services
Respite Care
Emergency Call System
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Utilities IncludedListed as: Utilities included (electricity, water)
Beauty Services

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 292-3052

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Courtyard
Garden
Beauty Salon with Massage Room
Games Room with Virtual Bowling
Private Dining Room
Activities
Scheduled Outings
Lifelong Learning Programs
Virtual Bowling

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Grande At South Portland.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: The Baxter (520 sq ft) · The Baxter II (578 sq ft) · The Popham (515 sq ft) Floor plans: Baxter, Baxter II, Popham 515–578 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans: Bar Harbour 752 sq ft
Private Room
Semi-Private / Shared Room
In-Room Features
Individual Thermostat Controls In-Unit Kitchenette With Full-Size Refrigerator And Granite Countertops Walk-In Shower With Handrails

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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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (35% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (167% above)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (76% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 128.9 This facility has 35% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (12 vs. ME avg 8.9).↑ 35% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.01.5 This facility has 167% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 1.5).↑ 167% 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. 36.1 This facility has had 51% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 51% fewer
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 31.7 This facility has 76% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (3 vs. ME avg 1.7).↑ 76% worse

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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-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. 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.
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.
The Grande At South Portland
AL
MC
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 16
Rank #38 / 324
Yes
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 35
Rank #141 / 304
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40.4%
Facility 40.4%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #217 / 222
Caitlin Marsanskis3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #205 / 243
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 3
Rank #205 / 243
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #220 / 243
One Willow Manor
AL
IL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 16
Rank #105 / 324
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 35
Rank #114 / 304
Private Rooms
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #220 / 222
Caitlin Cline18
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #229 / 243
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 3
Rank #233 / 243
2.2
Facility 2.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #183 / 243
Wescott Road
AL
South Portland (Thornton Heights)
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 16
Rank #161 / 324
No
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 35
Rank #90 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Zoe Sweet1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #88 / 243
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #107 / 243
Albany Street
AL
South Portland (Sunset Park)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 16
Rank #216 / 324
No
46
Facility 46
ME AVG 35
Rank #103 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 243
Ocean House Road
AL
South Portland
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 16
Rank #271 / 324
No
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 35
Rank #152 / 304
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Richard Norton1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #88 / 243
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #107 / 243

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

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. Car-dependent. 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 40.4%.

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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