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Overview of Stevens Square at Baxter Woods

Peacefully set near Mayor Baxter Woods in Portland, ME, Stevens Square at Baxter Woods is a distinguished 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living with a variety of convenient local amenities and maintenance services.

Cozy communal spaces and wellness opportunities are available, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With multiple dining venues, residents have the finest dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of state-of-the-art amenities where residents can relax and have the finest retirement experience.

Wessex Woods provides independent living for those aged 55 and above in the Nasons Corner area of Portland, ME. Residents occupy one-bedroom apartments that offer community services but lack daily care, catering to those who manage their personal care while desiring nearby neighbors.

The base cost is $1,461 per month, and utilities are included, meaning they are already part of the housing amount. The Walk Score is 57, indicating it’s somewhat walkable, allowing those who are not driving to access some nearby locations on foot. A garden exists on the property along with an indoor bike storage room.

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Starting Price $1,461/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Holiday Woods at Canco is an independent living community in Portland, Maine’s Back Cove neighborhood. Residents have private living spaces with community services, without daily care, and can choose among studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, or cottages to suit different household arrangements. The community may be a good fit for someone seeking a private residence with scheduled activities and included dining rather than daily personal care. The starting price is $1,959 per month.

Three meals daily are included in the monthly rate, with chef-prepared, home-style meals and a private dining room for family events. A full calendar of social events gives residents scheduled opportunities to join community activities, while fitness equipment provides a place to exercise on site. Residents may bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 41, making it car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; Holiday Woods at Canco is operated by Holiday by Atria.

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Starting Price $1,959/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland, Maine, on Ocean Avenue about 1.8 miles from the city center. It sits in a quiet residential part of Portland, in a mid-rise building where residents keep their own apartments and take part in community life at whatever pace suits them. Staff are on site around the clock, which gives residents and their families a steady point of contact at any hour. The community is part of the Gracious Retirement Living group.

Apartments come as studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, with sizes running from roughly 355 square feet at the compact end up to about 1,085 square feet for the largest two-bedroom layouts. That spread gives couples and single residents real room to choose based on how much space they want to keep up with. Pets are welcome, which matters to a lot of people weighing a move out of a longtime home.

Daily life here leans social. The community runs recreational activities, exercise programs, and a calendar of organized events and excursions, including museum visits and day trips around the Portland area. Housekeeping is handled by the community, and transportation services help residents get to appointments and errands. Meals are provided, and the common areas are set up for residents to gather, visit with family, or spend time with neighbors.

One practical note about the setting: the neighborhood scores 11 out of 100 for walkability, so this is a car-dependent location where most errands mean a drive rather than a walk. The community’s transportation services help fill that gap for residents who no longer drive, and the location is still close enough to central Portland that visiting family can get there easily. For someone who wants a residential setting with quiet streets and green space rather than a downtown address, that trade can work well, and the transportation and activity calendar carry much of the load of getting out into the city.

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Starting Price $3,495/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Northfield Green Apartments

Preservation Management operates Northfield Green Apartments, an independent living property in Portland, Maine’s North Deering neighborhood. The community caters to adults aged 62 and older as well as individuals with disabilities. Layouts consist of wheelchair-accessible one-bedroom floor plans suited for residents capable of managing everyday tasks without personal care assistance.

Property features include an outdoor garden space, and local transportation options. Residents can also access rehabilitation and therapy services directly on the grounds rather than traveling offsite. Given the location’s walk score of 49, errands generally require a vehicle or arranged transit.

Prospective residents looking for accessible apartment housing in northern Portland can reach out to management to verify current unit availability and tour the residential grounds.

Auburn House offers independent living in Portland, ME, with private living, community services, and no daily care. With seven beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate setting.

Auburn House has a Walk Score of 41, placing it in a car-dependent area where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.