Wessex Woods
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.
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #83 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd 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.
Minimum Age55
Utilities IncludedYes
Laundry
Parking
Garden
Indoor Bike Storage Room
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Starting Price$1461.00 per month
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Social and Recreational Activities
Parking Available
Places of interest near Wessex Woods
1.9 miles from city center
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 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.
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.
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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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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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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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| Lunder Memory Care at The Cedars | IL AL MC NH SNF | Portland (North Deering) | 102
Facility
102
ME AVG
20
Rank
#12 / 356 | No |
54
Facility
54
ME AVG
36
Rank
#89 / 357 | Private Rooms | 76.0% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Avita of Stroudwater | IL ADC AL MC | Westbrook | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
36
Rank
#229 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.7
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Gorham House | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Gorham | 69
Facility
69
ME AVG
20
Rank
#35 / 356 | No |
64
Facility
64
ME AVG
36
Rank
#63 / 357 | Private Rooms | 90.3% | A- | - | 4 | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
0.7
Rank
#232 / 237 | 16
Facility
16
ME AVG
3
Rank
#231 / 237 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#206 / 237 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth | IL AL MC | Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove) | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
20
Rank
#41 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
36
Rank
#229 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.7% | - | Deborah Riddell | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.7
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Wessex Woods | IL | Portland (Nasons Corner) | - | No |
57
Facility
57
ME AVG
36
Rank
#83 / 357 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Independent Living in Maine
Wessex Woods is located in Portland, Maine.
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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. Moderately 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.
Are there photos of Wessex Woods?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Wessex Woods in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Wessex Woods?
Wessex Woods is located at 7 Wessex St, Portland, ME 04102.
What is the phone number of Wessex Woods?
(207) 553-7777 will put you in contact with the team at Wessex Woods.
Does Wessex Woods provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Wessex 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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