Ashton Gardens
Ashton Gardens
Ashton Gardens is a Gracious Retirement Living community in the heart of Portland, Maine.With a dedicated staff available 24 hours a day, Ashton Gardens ensures seniors receive the highest support and assistance. With its commitment to quality care, engaging activities, delightful culinary offerings, and a range of independent living floor plans, this residence is truly worth every penny.
From the beautiful common areas to the carefully curated events and excursions, Ashton Gardens strives to make each day exciting and fulfilling for its residents. Seniors can look forward to engaging experiences such as visiting museums, going on day trips to interesting places, and participating in planned activities that foster socialization and engagement. The community also offers a variety of independent living floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, providing seniors with the freedom to choose a living space that suits their individual needs and preferences. Each apartment is thoughtfully designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #216 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th out of 357 homes we track in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 355 - 590 / 485 - 920 / 940 - 1085 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Ashton Gardens
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1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Ashton Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| One Willow Manor | IL AL | South Portland (Ferry Village) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
43
Facility
43
ME AVG
36
Rank
#140 / 357 | Private Rooms | 33.3% | - | Orane Walsh | 7 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#114 / 233 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#145 / 233 |
| Ashton Gardens | IL | Portland (North Deering) | - | Yes |
22
Facility
22
ME AVG
36
Rank
#216 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gary‘s House | IL AL | Portland (West End) | - | No |
96
Facility
96
ME AVG
36
Rank
#3 / 357 | Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Park Danforth | IL AL | Portland (North Deering) | - | Yes |
67
Facility
67
ME AVG
36
Rank
#58 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| Atrium At Cedars | IL | Portland (North Deering) | - | Yes |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
36
Rank
#89 / 357 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Maine
Ashton Gardens is located in Portland, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ashton Gardens
What neighborhood is Ashton Gardens in?
Ashton Gardens is in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland.
Is Ashton Gardens in a walkable area?
Ashton Gardens has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Ashton Gardens?
Yes, Ashton Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Ashton Gardens?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Ashton Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Ashton Gardens?
Ashton Gardens is located at 830 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103.
What is the phone number of Ashton Gardens?
(207) 541-3999 will put you in contact with the team at Ashton Gardens.
Does Ashton Gardens provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Ashton Gardens is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
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