Overview of Pride House

Spend your golden years at Pride House, a loving community in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. The community also helps with daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, and household tasks, around the clock for residents’ comfort. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, medication reminders and transportation services are also available. The community’s exceptional services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can live comfortably in retirement.

Bed community size
8-bed community Rank #109 / 357Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 357 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #66 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 422 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
ExpirationMarch 11, 2025 Expired
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD39928

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Inspection History

In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. ME average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total inspections (95% below)
Latest Inspection June 23, 2025

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 120 This facility has 95% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 95% better

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from South Portland's city center to Pride House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

The Grande At South Portland
AL
MC
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 20
Rank #53 / 357
No
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 31
Rank #179 / 422
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40.4%
Facility 40.4%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #239 / 244
-Caitlin Marsanskis9
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 3
Rank #295 / 306
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #292 / 306
The Heron House
AL
MC
Cumberland Foreside
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 20
Rank #91 / 357
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #156 / 244
-Ron Lessard5
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #261 / 306
1.2
Facility 1.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #284 / 306
Pride House
AL
South Portland (South Portland Gardens)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
63
Facility 63
ME AVG 31
Rank #66 / 422
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms---1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Gordon Green
AL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 31
Rank #60 / 422
Private / Shared Rooms---7
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
The Park Danforth
AL
IL
Portland (North Deering)-Yes
67
Facility 67
ME AVG 31
Rank #58 / 422
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Pride House is located in South 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.

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.
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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.
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 Pride House

What neighborhood is Pride House in?

Pride House is in the South Portland Gardens neighborhood of South Portland.

Is Pride House in a walkable area?

Pride House has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Pride House?

According to ME state health department records, Pride House's license number is RCD39928.

When does Pride House's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Pride House's license expires on March 11, 2025.

How many beds does Pride House have?

Pride House has 8 beds.

Are there photos of Pride House?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Pride House in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Pride House?

Pride House is located at 549 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106.

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