Best Independent Living in Portland, ME

Overview of Avita of Stroudwater

Providing a memory care living facility that seeks to enhance the years of those grappling with the challenges of illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, Avita of Stroudwater is committed to fostering the ideal memory care support environment for your near and dear. A welcoming staff fully-trained in assisting with memory care, from directors to culinary crew, residents can rest and go about their lives knowing that they are surrounded by dedicated and compassionate individuals that prioritize their wellbeing.

Once settled into a personalized care program, perks received include assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping services, and chef-curated meals, for the utmost comfort. With daily tasks taken care of, residents are able to focus on stimulating and holistic failure-free activities in solitude or among the community, maximizing their time and enjoyment.

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Starting Price $10,800/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

The Landing at Cape Elizabeth offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Cape Elizabeth, ME. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 60 beds in the Pond Cove neighborhood, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. Having several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community; pets are allowed, and Deborah Riddell serves as the administrator.

Overview of Gorham House

Gorham House offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Gorham, ME. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels share one community here. That can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Gorham House has 69 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a single private space. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change because nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing are available in one setting.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay uses personal funds.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 16m per resident per day, representing daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for certain trips. Danielle Byrd serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $6,195/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Assisted Living Household at the Cedars

Assisted Living Household at the Cedars offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Portland, ME. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because these care levels are available within one community, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially. The 44-bed community is smaller in scale, where staff and residents get to know each other, and it may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. The community opened in 1929.

Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab, giving someone who needs recovery-focused care a temporary stay rather than an ongoing residence. A Walk Score of 87 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Assisted Living Household at the Cedars is administered by Katharine O’neill.

Overview of The Cedars Portland

The Cedars Portland, licensed as a nursing home in Portland, ME, runs skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in conjunction. Within skilled nursing, licensed nurses are present during all shifts, including nights. Assisted living brings bathing assistance, dressing support, and medication management into a resident’s personal apartment. Independent living maintains access to community services without requiring daily assistance, while in memory care, staff supervise a secured environment for residents whose dementia may lead to wandering.

Having these levels in one place means that increasing needs won’t require looking for a new community. Respite supports a family when the caregiver needs to be absent for travel or personal recuperation. Short-term rehab is a brief stay focused on helping an individual regain their stability. Kathryn Callnan serves as the administrator.

The Cedars is in the North Deering neighborhood. Within the community, there’s a salon and spa, a swimming pool, and a fitness center. Residents can join wellness and fitness classes or the Opening Minds Through Art program.

Walk Score rates the area at 49, which makes it car-dependent, meaning most errands require driving. For a resident lacking a vehicle, reaching nearby errands independently will be more challenging.

Loring House Apartments is an independent living community in Portland, Maine, for adults 62 and older and individuals with disabilities. Residents have private apartments and community services rather than daily care, making it a possible fit for someone in one of those groups who wants an independent living setting without daily care.

Housing includes studio and one bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom apartment has a separate bedroom, and pets are allowed in the apartments. The setting is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 54, so some errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Outdoor space is available too. Walking paths and a gazebo offer places for walks and time outside on the grounds. Wheelchair accessible units and an elevator provide accessible housing and floor to floor access for residents who use mobility devices. Mary Beth Daigneault serves as the administrator.

Overview of Lunder Memory Care at the Cedars

Lunder Memory Care at the Cedars offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Portland, ME. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Care is person-centered and individualized, with services tailored to each resident’s needs. The community has 102 beds and offers private rooms, including private suites among its room and unit types. Total nurse staffing is 4h 46m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident.

Community Day Programs, outpatient rehabilitation, and Innovative Programs are available. Outpatient rehabilitation gives residents access to rehabilitation services through the community. The setting is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 54, so some errands can be completed on foot. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows direct payment. Lunder Memory Care at the Cedars may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a supervised, secured setting.

Bayside East is an independent living community in Portland, Maine, for adults aged 55 and older. The 20-unit apartment building sits in the East Bayside neighborhood, with one-bedroom apartments that give residents private living space when daily care is not needed. Bayside East may be a good fit for an older adult seeking independent living in a one-bedroom apartment.

A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places Bayside East in a walker’s paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations on foot. The outdoor patio offers a place to spend time outside, while the community room with TV access gives residents shared indoor space for recreation. Pets are allowed.

Avesta Housing manages the property. An elevator serves the building, and secure entrances provide controlled access. Residents also have access to a business center, storage units and an on-site recycling center, while smoke-free spaces shape the shared environment.

Seth Jordan House is an independent living community in Portland, ME. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, and the six bed setting allows staff and residents to get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting.

Housing includes private and shared rooms, giving a resident the choice of a single private space or a room shared with a companion. In the East End neighborhood, the area has a Walk Score of 72, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

Overview of 75 State Street

75 State Street offers assisted living and independent living in Portland, ME. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication, while independent living offers private living without daily care. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants to remain in Portland while having the option of daily support if needs change.

Located in the West End, 75 State Street has studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community is a mid-rise building.

A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can reach shops, pharmacies and other everyday destinations on foot. Opened in 1854, 75 State Street is owned by Avesta Housing, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet at the community.

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Starting Price $2,442/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026