Betsy Ross House
Betsy Ross House
Betsy Ross House is a thoughtfully designed independent living community in South Portland, ME, that provides cozy residences for those 62+. Promoting a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Salon services and restaurant-style dining are also offered, so residents can relax and live comfortably. With its dedication to older adults’ needs and preferences, the community has 123 beautifully designed residences in a combination of affordable and competitive rates to ensure they find the ones that best match their budget.
Here, residents have various opportunities to make new friends and explore interests, especially with its lively gathering spaces. A library and a salon are also available, providing residents with places to relax and lounge. With its ideal location near Spring Point Light House and Bug Light, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This independent living community is one of Maine’s finest options for senior living, especially with its variety of residences and convenient location.
25 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #110 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
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0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from South Portland's city center to Betsy Ross House'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 deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ 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 |
| Betsy Ross House | IL | South Portland (Ferry Village) | - | No |
50
Facility
50
ME AVG
36
Rank
#110 / 357 | Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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
Betsy Ross House is located in South Portland, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Betsy Ross House
What neighborhood is Betsy Ross House in?
Betsy Ross House is in the Ferry Village neighborhood of South Portland.
Is Betsy Ross House in a walkable area?
Betsy Ross House has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How long has Betsy Ross House been in business?
Betsy Ross House has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Betsy Ross House?
No, Betsy Ross House has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Betsy Ross House?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Betsy Ross House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Betsy Ross House?
Betsy Ross House is located at 99 Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106.
What is the phone number of Betsy Ross House?
(207) 773-1776 will put you in contact with the team at Betsy Ross House.
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