Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · South Portland, ME

Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · South Portland, ME

Overview of Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence

Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence operates a skilled nursing and short-term recovery facility in South Portland, Maine. The care team keeps medical staff on-site 24 hours a day to assist long-term residents and post-hospital rehab patients. Clinical programs include short-term respite care alongside a structured Integrated Cognitive Program that utilizes functional therapy tracking to target specific neurological recovery goals.

The surrounding South Portland neighborhood scores a 25 out of 100 on walkability, meaning the location is highly car-dependent. Families and visitors will need a vehicle to run simple errands or commute to nearby medical hubs like Maine Medical Center, which sits less than three miles away.

On campus, the layout includes practical features like in-room washer and dryer units, and the staff coordinates group activities ranging from cooking classes and art workshops to ice cream socials. State health data shows that the community has a citations-per-inspection rate that is not zero, with past regulatory surveys noting needed fixes in facility physical upkeep and nursing documentation.

People looking into local long-term nursing care or post-surgical physical therapy can call the admissions department at Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence directly to check current bed openings, verify insurance details, or plan a tour.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #199 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activitiesice cream socials, arts and crafts classes, church services, cooking classes
Wellness ProgramIntegrated Cognitive Program, standardized functional cognitive assessment, individualized therapy programs
Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehabilitation

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Maine

Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence is located in South Portland, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence

Is Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence in a walkable area?

Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence?

No, Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence?

(207) 797-0600 will put you in contact with the team at Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence.

Is Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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