Best Memory Care in South Portland, ME

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 memory care providers in South Portland, ME using ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in ME
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
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 citations recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland
MC
NH
SNF
South Portland
-No
66
Facility 66
ME AVG 37
Rank #9 / 66
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The Grande At South Portland
MC
AL
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 53
Rank #29 / 56
Yes
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 37
Rank #34 / 66
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40.4%
Facility 40.4%
ME AVG 85.3%
Rank #43 / 44
Caitlin Marsanskis3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 1.2
Rank #34 / 40
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 3
Rank #34 / 40
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #32 / 40
The Heron House
MC
AL
Cumberland Foreside
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 53
Rank #43 / 56
Yes-Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 85.3%
Rank #26 / 44
Ron Lessard1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.2
Rank #15 / 40
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #30 / 40
6.0
Facility 6.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #38 / 40
Scarborough Terrace – Memory Care
MC
AL
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
-No
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 37
Rank #30 / 66
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The Bellavita at Scarborough
MC
AL
South Portland
-No
62
Facility 62
ME AVG 37
Rank #12 / 66
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other ME memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for South Portland. See how we rank facilities

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 Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland

Its 66 Walk Score puts Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland, ME, in the somewhat walkable league. Part of residents’ errand lists is most likely doable on foot. Nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing are all provided here.

Dementia turns places somebody is familiar with into places they can get lost in, and preventing that from happening is why memory care provides secure locations for loved ones to stay. Here, licensed nursing is available on-site at all times.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab cover recovery stays; three weeks in a hospital bed mean someone’s legs stop working the way they used to, and rehab helps them build that functionality back up.

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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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Overview of The Bellavita at Scarborough

Bellavita at Scarborough is a warm Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in Scarborough, Maine, just seven miles from Portland. This area, steeped in history and timeless charm, showcases the coastal beauty of New England. Sandy beaches and rocky shores, celebrated by local artist Winslow Homer, create a picturesque scene in Scarborough.
This assisted living community is conveniently placed near shopping, places of worship, and healthcare services. With numerous drug stores within a mile, accessibility is enhanced. Only 3.43 miles from Spring Harbor Hospital, healthcare remains within reach. Residents of Bellavita can easily enjoy Higgins Beach and Saco Bay for outdoor relaxation. The Bellavita provides open spaces, parks, and recreational areas for residents’ pleasure. Its strategic location near Interstate 95 offers quick travel to Portland, Boston, and the scenic beauty of southern Maine. Bellavita at Scarborough combines history with modern comfort, creating an inviting lifestyle for residents. 

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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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Memory Care in South Portland at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 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: 38The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Portland, ME. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in South Portland, ME

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

The average monthly cost of memory care in South 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 South Portland, ME?

Memory care in South 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 South Portland, ME?

Memory care communities in South 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 5 memory care communities in South Portland, ME. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.