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Best Assisted Living in South Portland, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 assisted living communities in South Portland, ME using Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in ME
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Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in South Portland, ME. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 12The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Portland, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around South Portland (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

The Grande At South Portland
AL
MC
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 20
Rank #53 / 357
No
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 31
Rank #179 / 422
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40.4%
Facility 40.4%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #239 / 244
Caitlin Marsanskis9
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 3
Rank #295 / 306
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #292 / 306
The Heron House
AL
MC
Cumberland Foreside
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 20
Rank #91 / 357
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #156 / 244
Ron Lessard5
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #261 / 306
1.2
Facility 1.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #284 / 306
The Park Danforth
AL
IL
Portland (North Deering)
-Yes
67
Facility 67
ME AVG 31
Rank #58 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
-No
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 31
Rank #156 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed-----
Gordon Green
AL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 31
Rank #60 / 422
Private / Shared Rooms--7
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Pride House
AL
South Portland (South Portland Gardens)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
63
Facility 63
ME AVG 31
Rank #66 / 422
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms--1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
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.

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Overview of The Heron House

On Route 1 in Cumberland Foreside, Maine, The Heron House is a single-story, 24-bed assisted living and memory care community sitting at 88% occupancy. 21 of its 24 beds are currently filled. It offers residents both private and semi-private rooms. Pets are welcome.

The service model is residential in character; home-cooked meals are served thrice daily. While regular housekeeping, laundry, and social programming are part of the standard offering. An on-site beauty salon rounds out the day-to-day amenities.
In-home physician services and in-home rehabilitation are available, meaning residents do not necessarily need to leave the building for basic medical and therapy needs. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the facility around the clock, with short-term rehab and respite care also on the service list.

The Walk Score is 1 out of a hundred. There are no errands that can be done on foot; this address requires a car for everything.

State inspections by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, dietary and food service, and housekeeping and upkeep.

A small, residential-model assisted living and memory care community in coastal Cumberland County: high occupancy, home-style operations, and a service stack that keeps most routine care in-house.

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Overview of The Park Danforth

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.

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Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care

Scarborough Terrace, 600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
Overview of Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care

Scarborough Terrace is the premier assisted living and memory care community. The beautiful and upscale senior living practices compassion and kindness ready to attend to any need– with mental, physical, and emotional needs. Scarborough Terrace is a small community that strives to be elegant, caring, and affordable, where residents can feel safe and secure. 
The senior living community’s exceptional service includes medication management and housekeeping, to name their essentials which are assisted by their well-trained staff that are ready to accommodate any resident’s needs. 

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Wescott Road

194 Wescott Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Wescott Road

Enjoy your independence at Wescott Road, an outstanding community in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. The community also handles the busy work like housekeeping and laundry, giving residents more time to do the things they love.

Enriching activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation is also taken care of, providing residents with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Prescriptions are also not a worry with medication management. With its nurturing environment and cozy communal spaces, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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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.

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Overview of Wilson Street

Nestled in serene neighborhood of South Portland, ME, Wilson Street is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With top-tier services around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities . The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, so residents can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Here, residents can interact with their friends and explore new hobbies with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Resident parking and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Pride House

549 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Pride House

Spend your golden years at Pride House, a loving community in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. The community also helps with daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, and household tasks, around the clock for residents’ comfort. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. The community’s exceptional services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can live comfortably in retirement.

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Gordon Green

23 Third Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Gordon Green

Spend a blissful retirement at Gordon Green, a blissful retreat in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. With a kind and highly qualified team available around the clock, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents have fun and make new friends with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, including movie nights and light exercises. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is great for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its friendly setting.

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Ocean House Road

8 Ocean House Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Overview of Ocean House Road

Make the most of your best years at Ocean House Road, a welcoming retreat in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, with personalized care around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

A variety of recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents have a worry-free retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in South Portland, ME

What is the average cost of assisted living in South Portland, ME?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in South Portland, ME is approximately $7,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in South Portland, ME?

Assisted living in South Portland, ME typically ranges from $6,800–$9,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in South Portland, ME?

Assisted living facilities in South Portland, ME typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in South Portland, ME?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~15–20 licensed assisted living facilities in South Portland, ME.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Maine?

Assisted living in Maine supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maine?

Assisted living in Maine is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Maine Medicaid cover assisted living?

Maine Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Maine) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.