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The Park Danforth
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME
Exterior view of The Park Danforth building with landscaping Beautiful garden area with seating and greenery Interior common area with seating and fireplace Cozy common area with comfortable seating and a fireplace

The Park Danforth

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Portland, ME
777 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103 View map
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Overview of The Park Danforth

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Situated between Falmouth, Yarmouth, Scarborough, and South Portland, The Park Danforth is a senior living community in Portland, ME that provides senior living options including independent living and assisted living, meeting the needs of seniors who want a balance of independence and assistance. The community offers different levels of care to match the requirements of its inhabitants, promoting independence, social engagement, and wellbeing.

The Park Danforth delivers a lively, compassionate, and encouraging atmosphere with 70 federally supported apartments in addition to 110 market-rate apartments, featuring fully-applianced kitchens and private baths. Numerous dining locations, adaptable meal plans, programs for life enrichment, transportation to cultural events, wellness services, and housekeeping are among the community’s amenities. A variety of activities are available to residents, including intellectual and spiritual pursuits and fitness programs, ensuring a fulfilling and engaged lifestyle.

Facility Direct Line (207) 797-7710
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #46 / 304Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 46th 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.
67 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$3,199/Month

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Staffing & Medical

6 services
24-Hour Emergency Staff
Telehealth Services
Audiology ServicesHearing-related evaluation and treatment provided by an audiologist or other qualified professional. Services can include hearing tests, hearing aids, and communication support.
Podiatry Services
Laboratory Services
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

10 services
Income-Restricted Housing
Community Services Coordination
Reiki & Massage
Banking Trips
TransportationListed as: Transportation to grocery store · Transportation to medical appointments · Shuttle transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Emergency Call System
Utilities IncludedListed as: All utilities included (except phone)
Errands & ShoppingListed as: Grocery shopping trips

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Auditorium
Courtyard
Movie Theater
Bistro
Banking
24/7 Coffee & Tea Station
Underground Garage Parking
Activities
Ice Cream Social with Area Girl Scouts
Painting Classes
Poetry Reading & Discussion
Book Club
Card Making
Movie & Popcorn
Cribbage
Walking Activities
Dominoes
Walmart Van Trip
Bridge
Restaurant Outings
Live Musical Guest Performances
Clay-Bake
Beading Classes
Tai Chi
Zumba
Maine Mall Van Trip
Portland Public Library On-Site Visits
Guest Speakers
Movies In Theater
Zentangles Drawing Class
Van Trips To Shopping and Cultural Events
Laughter Yoga

Faith & Spiritual Life

Rosary Church Service (Non-Denominational)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Park Danforth.
  • Bistro / café on site.
  • Multiple dining venues.
  • Guests welcome at meals.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Sizes
625 sq. ft 720 sq. ft 760 sq. ft 850 sq. ft 900 sq. ft 905 sq. ft
Room Types
StudioFloor plans as listed by the community: Studio (Federally Assisted - HUD) · Studio with private bath (Clark's Terrace Assisted Living) 1 BedroomFloor plans as listed by the community: One-Bedroom · One-Bedroom (Federally Assisted - HUD) · One-Bedroom with private bath (Clark's Terrace Assisted Living) 1 Bedroom + Den 2 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Full Kitchen

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Park Danforth

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to The Park Danforth'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. 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.
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.
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 14
Rank #205 / 243
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 2.3
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 14
Rank #233 / 243
2.2
Facility 2.2
ME AVG 2.3
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 14
Rank #88 / 243
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 2.3
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 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
The Park Danforth
AL
IL
Portland (North Deering)-Yes
67
Facility 67
ME AVG 35
Rank #46 / 304
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-----

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

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Financial Assistance for
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The Park Danforth 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 The Park Danforth

What neighborhood is The Park Danforth in?

The Park Danforth is in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland.

Is The Park Danforth in a walkable area?

The Park Danforth has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at The Park Danforth?

Yes, The Park Danforth allows residents to bring their pets.

Does The Park Danforth operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Park Danforth is registered as a non-profit in ME.

How much does The Park Danforth cost per month?

Pricing at The Park Danforth starts at $3,199 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of The Park Danforth?

Yes — there are 5 photos of The Park Danforth in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Park Danforth provide?

The Park Danforth offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.

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