5.8 miles from city center
Description

Sable Lodge
South Portland’s Independent Retirement Community

Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in South Portland!
South Portland has evolved into a thriving, progressive capital with iconic marinas, lighthouses, and a three-mile
greenbelt walkway showcasing picturesque harbor views. This blend of rugged coastal beauty and modern
conveniences makes Sable Lodge the ideal location for enjoying a luxurious lifestyle in our all-inclusive, 55-plus
senior living community.

Schedule a tour and join us for lunch. You’ll quickly see why Sable Lodge is the top choice for a lovely retirement.

74 Running Hill Road
South Portland, ME 04106

Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.

Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.

The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.

While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!

Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.

Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.

Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.

Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!

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Details

What does this place offer?

Minimum Age 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 566 / 650 / 694 / 706 / 759-1206 sq. ft
Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type 3-story

Amenities

Dining Services
Beauty Services
Parking Available
Exercise Programs/Fitness Center
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Safety Systems
Recreational Activities
Health Programs
Security Systems
Pet-Friendly
Wi-Fi Access
Theater Room
Computer Room

Type of Care Available

Contact Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly
MaineCare HCB Program
  • General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, 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 Specifics: Rural access emphasized.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)
MaineCare Nursing Facility Services
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)
Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
  • Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Maine VA Aid and Attendance
  • 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 Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Maine Medicare Savings Programs
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
  • Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Maine Seniors

MaineCare HCB Program

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, 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 Specifics: Rural access emphasized.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
ME Respite Program

Maine Statewide Respite Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
Benefits
  • Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
Benefits
  • Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

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

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
Benefits
  • Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Eligibility
  • 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 Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
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