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Seaside Nursing & Retirement
Seaside Nursing & Retirement is a Nursing Home in Maine
Seaside Nursing & Retirement is a Nursing Home in Maine
Seaside Nursing & Retirement
Seaside Nursing & Retirement is a Nursing Home in Maine
Seaside Nursing & Retirement is a Nursing Home in Maine
Discover Seaside Nursing & Retirement, a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Portland, Maine. Within the confines of Seaside Nursing & Retirement, residents are presented with a vibrant array of activities conducted on-site. These engaging activities play a pivotal role in fostering the health and well-being of senior residents, actively promoting physical movement and social interaction.
At Seaside Nursing & Retirement, the dedicated staff remains vigilant and accessible round-the-clock, providing a sense of security and reassurance to residents and their loved ones. With a commitment to unwavering care, emergencies are met with prompt assistance regardless of the hour, ensuring residents’ safety and peace of mind.
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Comprehensive and Effective Rehabilitation Services
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.Compare Nursing Homes around South Portland
Barron Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
56
CITY OF PORTLAND
41.6%
$14,319,527.00
$9,590,479.00
67%
108.80
5/5
0.4288
5/5
1/5
5/5
1
Seaside Nursing & Retirement
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
87
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Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
66
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-
-
-
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-
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Saint Joseph’s Rehabilitation & Residence
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
No
25
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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
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Official government program page
- 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
Requirements:
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 without Contact:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- 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)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Maine VA Aid and Attendance
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Maine Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Requirements:
- 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 without Contact:
- Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
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