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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 11 memory care communities in Portland, ME using Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in ME
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in 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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Portland, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Portland (Metro Area)

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

Avita of Stroudwater
MC
ADC
AL
IL
Westbrook (Landing Road)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed 88.0% A+Tracy Hoppe21
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 304
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Scarborough Terrace
MC
AL
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 356
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed 68.8% A+David Kingsley28
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 304
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
MC
AL
IL
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #41 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 31
Rank #232 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 96.7% -Deborah Riddell4
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 304
-
Facility -
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Cape Memory Care
MC
AL
RESC
Cape Elizabeth (Scott Dyer Road)
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #32 / 356
No
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 31
Rank #261 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 90.3% -Amanda Allen47
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 304
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #90 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Portland (North Deering)
102
Facility 102
ME AVG 20
Rank #12 / 356
No
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 31
Rank #89 / 422
Private Rooms 78.6% ------
Fallbrook Woods
MC
AL
RESC
Portland (North Deering)
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 20
Rank #47 / 356
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 31
Rank #140 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 83.9% -Mark Jacobs23
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #1 / 304
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #163 / 233
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #119 / 233
Gorham House
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 20
Rank #35 / 356
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 31
Rank #63 / 422
Private Rooms 88.1% A--4
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #292 / 304
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #225 / 233
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #228 / 233
Sedgewood Commons
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Falmouth (Falmouth Foreside)
91
Facility 91
ME AVG 20
Rank #14 / 356
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 31
Rank #265 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms 92.1% ------
Portland Center for Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Portland (Back Cove)
170
Facility 170
ME AVG 20
Rank #3 / 356
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 31
Rank #14 / 422
- 92.4% -Karen Lynn Dodd114
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #260 / 304
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 3
Rank #221 / 233
0.1
Facility 0.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #91 / 233
The Cedars Portland
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Portland (North Deering)
-No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 31
Rank #113 / 422
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-5
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #297 / 304
26
Facility 26
ME AVG 3
Rank #230 / 233
5.2
Facility 5.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #230 / 233
Assisted Living Household at the Cedars
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Portland (Back Cove)
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 20
Rank #61 / 356
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 31
Rank #14 / 422
- 77.3% -Katharine O'neill4
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.4
Rank #260 / 304
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #189 / 233
1.5
Facility 1.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #217 / 233
Overview of Assisted Living Household at the Cedars

Assisted Living Household at the Cedars is a 44-bed assisted living community located at 650 Ocean Avenue in Portland, Maine. Serving older adults in Cumberland County, the facility operates as part of a nonprofit retirement community offering a continuum of care that includes independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

The community currently maintains a 77% occupancy rate, with 34 of its 44 beds filled. This is below the Maine state average of 83.1%. Current figures indicate that the facility has available capacity to accommodate new admissions.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification, has conducted four inspections at this facility, which is below the state average of 10. An April 23, 2024, survey identified deficiencies involving missing consent forms, unclean refrigerators, bathrooms lacking call bells, and water temperatures exceeding allowed limits. A follow-up inspection on May 29, 2024, found the facility in substantial compliance with zero deficiencies. No fines, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints appear in the records.

On-site services include rehabilitation, short-term rehab, and skilled nursing care. The facility operates under a nonprofit structure and a person-centered care model within the broader campus. Staffing ratios, payment options, and specific amenity counts are not publicly reported in the source data, so families should request this information during a tour.

This community suits families seeking assisted living within a nonprofit continuum-of-care campus. Families evaluating Assisted Living Household at the Cedars should confirm current Medicaid and payment options and verify staffing levels directly with the facility before making a placement decision.

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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 Memory Care in Portland, ME

What is the average cost of memory care in Portland, ME?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Portland, ME is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Portland, ME?

Memory care in Portland, ME typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Portland, ME?

Memory care communities in Portland, ME typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Maine Medicaid cover memory care?

Maine Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 11 memory care communities in Portland, ME. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.