Stevens Square at Baxter Woods

Overview of Stevens Square at Baxter Woods

Peacefully set near Mayor Baxter Woods in Portland, ME, Stevens Square at Baxter Woods is a distinguished 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living with a variety of convenient local amenities and maintenance services.

Cozy communal spaces and wellness opportunities are available, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With multiple dining venues, residents have the finest dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of state-of-the-art amenities where residents can relax and have the finest retirement experience.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #36 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 422 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Stevens Square at Baxter Woods's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Stevens Square at Baxter Woods
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Maine

Stevens Square at Baxter Woods is located in Portland, Maine.
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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Rural access emphasized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age
General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
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Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

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In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
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Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
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Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits
Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+
General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.
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Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

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Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+
General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
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Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits
Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
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Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

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Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Frequently Asked Questions about Stevens Square at Baxter Woods

What neighborhood is Stevens Square at Baxter Woods in?

Stevens Square at Baxter Woods is in the Deering Center neighborhood.

Is Stevens Square at Baxter Woods in a walkable area?

Stevens Square at Baxter Woods has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Stevens Square at Baxter Woods?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Stevens Square at Baxter Woods in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Stevens Square at Baxter Woods?

Stevens Square at Baxter Woods is located at 583 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103.

What is the phone number of Stevens Square at Baxter Woods?

(207) 772-3225 will put you in contact with the team at Stevens Square at Baxter Woods.

Does Stevens Square at Baxter Woods provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Stevens Square at Baxter Woods 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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