Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Overview of Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Sable Lodge Retirement Community offers independent living in South Portland, ME. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so the community may be a good fit for someone who manages daily care needs independently. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom homes, and two-bedroom homes; a studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together.

The area has a Walk Score of 38, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. For a resident who no longer drives, that means arranging transportation for most errands. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #39 / 69Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 39th out of 69 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
38 / 100

About This Community

Additional Services

3 services
Housekeeping Services
Transportation Services
Beauty Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55 Years Old

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Movie Theater
Computers
Exercise Programs/Fitness Center

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
566 sq. ft 650 sq. ft 694 sq. ft 706 sq. ft 759-1206 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sable Lodge Retirement Community

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Address 5.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from South Portland's city center to Sable Lodge Retirement Community'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-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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Wilson Street
IL
South Portland (Thornton Heights)
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 47
Rank #30 / 43
No
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 46
Rank #29 / 69
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One Willow Manor
IL
AL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 47
Rank #32 / 43
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 46
Rank #36 / 69
Private Rooms
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
ME AVG 87%
Rank #28 / 28
-Caitlin Cline18
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #9 / 30
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 3
Rank #14 / 30
2.2
Facility 2.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #20 / 30
Sable Lodge Retirement Community
IL
South Portland-Yes
38
Facility 38
ME AVG 46
Rank #39 / 69
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------
The Park Danforth
IL
AL
Portland (North Deering)-Yes
67
Facility 67
ME AVG 46
Rank #18 / 69
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+-----
Betsy Ross House
IL
South Portland (Ferry Village)-No
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 46
Rank #29 / 69
Suite-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other ME independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Is Sable Lodge Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Sable Lodge Retirement Community has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Sable Lodge Retirement Community?

Yes, Sable Lodge Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Sable Lodge Retirement Community?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Sable Lodge Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Sable Lodge Retirement Community provide?

Sable Lodge Retirement Community offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Sable Lodge Retirement Community?

Sable Lodge Retirement Community is located at 74 Running Hill Rd, South Portland, ME 04106.

What is the phone number of Sable Lodge Retirement Community?

(207) 517-9750 will put you in contact with the team at Sable Lodge Retirement Community.

Does Sable Lodge Retirement Community provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Sable Lodge Retirement Community 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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