Wessex Woods

Wessex Woods

Overview of Wessex Woods

Live blissfully in retirement at Wessex Woods, a blissful community in Portland, ME, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community has 40 affordable and specially designed accommodations. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour maintenance services and plenty of convenient apartment features.

Thriving local shops and leisure sites surround the area, providing residents with endless recreation and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants nearby. A community room, a garden, and other communal spaces are provided, ensuring residents have the finest retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #22 / 69Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 22nd 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Elevator
Parking
Garden
Indoor Bike Storage Room
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30AM-4:30PM

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1461.00 per month

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Parking Available

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Wessex Woods'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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Avita of Stroudwater
IL
ADC
AL
MC
Westbrook
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 47
Rank #11 / 43
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 46
Rank #55 / 69
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87%
Rank #14 / 28
A+Tracy Hoppe1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 30
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 30
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 30
Gorham House
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 47
Rank #13 / 43
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 46
Rank #19 / 69
Private Rooms
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
ME AVG 87%
Rank #13 / 28
A-Danielle Byrd10
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #27 / 30
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 3
Rank #28 / 30
2.4
Facility 2.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #24 / 30
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
IL
AL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 47
Rank #14 / 43
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 46
Rank #55 / 69
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ME AVG 87%
Rank #10 / 28
-Deborah Riddell1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 30
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 30
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 30
Assisted Living Household at the Cedars
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Portland (Back Cove)
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 47
Rank #22 / 43
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 46
Rank #7 / 69
-
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
ME AVG 87%
Rank #23 / 28
-Katharine O'neill2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #9 / 30
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #22 / 30
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #22 / 30
Wessex Woods
IL
Portland (Nasons Corner)-No
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 46
Rank #22 / 69
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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

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Maine

Wessex 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).
ME

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
ME

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
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.
ME

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.
ME

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.
ME

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits
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.
ME

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
ME

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).
ME

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Wessex Woods

What neighborhood is Wessex Woods in?

Wessex Woods is in the Nasons Corner neighborhood of Portland.

Is Wessex Woods in a walkable area?

Wessex Woods has a walk score of 57. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Wessex Woods?

No, Wessex Woods has a no-pet policy.

How much does Wessex Woods cost per month?

Pricing at Wessex Woods starts at $1,461 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Wessex Woods?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Wessex Woods in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Wessex Woods provide?

Wessex Woods offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Wessex Woods?

Wessex Woods is located at 7 Wessex St, Portland, ME 04102.

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