Lilisity

Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Grande at South Portland

25 Country Club Dr, South Portland, ME 04106 · Map

Senior Living Alliance member
The Grande at South Portland
Assisted LivingAlso memory care
52 residentsLicensed capacity
$4,800 to $7,900/moTypical assisted living start in Maine, from 21 communities that publish prices
20+ interviewsPhone-verified by Senior Living Alliance

What residents and families say

Verified by phone interview

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19 more testimonials
★★★★★

“Compared to my mom's last place, this is night and day. Everybody is very nice and friendly. I've eaten here, and the food is really, really good; it's like eating in a nice restaurant, and she gets all the ice cream she wants. They're always offering things to do, and she likes baking cookies. Everything is super clean, the building is very well maintained, and her apartment is really nice. She's getting very good care, and I think she's pretty happy here.”

Marilyn JasperFamily member · Jun 2026
★★★★★

“My mother seems to be very happy here, and we've recommended it to others. Management does a very good job communicating what's going on, and I always run into managers who are friendly and accessible. Everybody does a really good job remembering names, even mine. There's always something going on, and the socialization has benefited my mother the most; they'll go to her room and grab her for an event. Her apartment is always clean and dust-free, and the grounds are kept very neat and tidy.”

Rachel HeffernanFamily member · Apr 2026
★★★★★

“Management is awesome, quite helpful, and responsive. My mother is well-fed and cleans her plate every time. There are daily activities, including exercise classes and live music, and one woman on the activities staff is just extraordinary. Her room is always well kept, and the facilities people do a fine job; the lights work, and it's never too hot or too cold. The nurses are very receptive and very kind, and they check in with me whenever they need to. I definitely recommend it to anybody who asks.”

Charlotte GreenApr 2026
★★★★★

“Management is really friendly and communicative. My mom keeps raving about the soups, and all the servers in the dining room are really nice. My parents really like the exercise class and the music. During a really cold winter, maintenance got space heaters into their rooms quickly to keep them comfortable. Scheduling transportation is easy on the app, and the nurses help by contacting doctors' offices for me. My mom loves them. I already recommend it: go there, they're great.”

Kathlyn & Kenneth MoranApr 2026
★★★★★

“I have nothing but positive things to say. Calls are returned immediately, and the communication is wonderful. The dining staff thoroughly enjoy serving the residents, and the food is wonderful. Through the family calendar, I was shocked, in a good way, by how many activities there are. The maintenance man went above and beyond setting up her TV and phone, and the caregivers brush and braid her hair. I definitely would recommend them.”

Denise PlouffeApr 2026
★★★★★

“I can always reach anybody in the building when I need them. The activities are great for my stepmother. The ones she does, she likes, and now she's doing tai chi, which I love. Lunch is great. Housekeeping does everything for her, maintenance fixes her TV when needed, and the building is in great condition. The nurses call me all the time. I do recommend them.”

Jacqueline CarterMar 2026
★★★★★

“Management is very responsive, pleasant and helpful. There are lots of different activities, offered multiple times a day, and I am very happy with that. We haven't really had any maintenance issues, and when we needed help with something, they were there. The care staff is responsive whenever my mom needs something.”

Stephanie MillerMar 2026
★★★★★

“I think management is very good, and they try to be responsive. The nursing staff has been very responsive whenever I've called. My mother has activities and goes to them, which I'm very happy about. The building is very nice, and I'm happy with the overall accommodations. I would recommend it.”

Joan AmergianFeb 2026
★★★★★

“The management was incredibly attentive and responsive, making him feel valued. The dining options were delicious and offered a good variety. The activities were engaging and well-organized, which kept residents active and entertained. Overall, the facility was well-maintained, and he felt safe and comfortable during his stay. I would definitely recommend this place to others looking for a welcoming environment.”

Albert BoudreauOct 2025
★★★★★

“The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who genuinely care about the residents. The dining options are impressive, offering restaurant-quality meals that everyone enjoys. The activities available cater to various interests, allowing residents to engage at their own pace. Overall, it's a beautiful place that prioritizes comfort and happiness. I highly recommend this community to other people!”

Madeline HurstSep 2025
★★★★★

“My mom lives at this community and I can't say enough good things about it. The management is incredibly responsive and genuinely cares about the residents. My mom enjoys the diverse activities offered, and the dining experience has been great when she participates. The place is well-maintained and feels safe and comfortable. Overall, it's a fantastic community, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a lovely place to live.”

Marialice Susan CloseFamily member · Mom lives here · Aug 2025
★★★★★

“I can't express how positive the experience has been for my parents! The management is super responsive, and the dining options are fantastic with a great variety. My loved ones enjoy the activities as well, which is such a relief. Maintenance was quick to assist with any setup needs, and the transportation department has been reliable. Overall, this community feels safe and comfortable, and I highly recommend it!”

Richard BabineFamily member · Feb 2025
★★★★★

“The activities here are plentiful, keeping everyone engaged and entertained. The management is incredibly responsive and respectful, making the transition smooth. The dining experience is top-notch, with a variety of delicious meals offered daily. The cleanliness of the place is truly impressive, and the overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this community for anyone considering a move!”

Bonnie BabineFeb 2025
★★★★

“The layout is fantastic, and the variety of room options made our decision much easier. The staff has been very responsive, accommodating, and respectful. The dining experience has been amazing, with a great menu and wonderful service. Overall, I feel he's safe and comfortable here. I would absolutely recommend this place to others!”

Peter TubbsJan 2025
★★★★★

“I recently decided to move my mother into a senior living facility, and I couldn't be happier with the decision. The staff there are exceptionally friendly and always go above and beyond to make her feel comfortable. She loves the variety of activities, even taking up crafting, which she never showed an interest in before. The cleanliness of the place is impressive too. Overall, it's been a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend it to others looking for a caring community.”

Doris RuelFamily member · Dec 2024
★★★★★

“My mother lives in the community and the management has always been available and you can email them at anytime. They are very responsive and good at making sure all of your concerns are addressed. I think that the food and servers are very attentive and accommodating! The housekeeping staff keeps her apartment looking spotless and the maintenance team helped hang up her pictures and set up her TV upon move in. I would highly recommend the community!”

Carmelita ArnoeFamily member · Mother lives here · Dec 2024
★★★★★

“My dad lives at the community and everyone was very helpful when he moved in. The meals have been good, with good variety, and the dining service is fast and accurate. There's also activities available and they're all very good!”

Thomas WinshipFamily member · Dad lives here · Oct 2024
★★★★★

“My mother lived in the community and the general manager was very welcoming and Angela who is in sales is lovely. The food is outstandingly good and it is really nice to have restuarant service! The maintenance team is beyond wonderful. They all came and introduced themselves and anything my mother needs is taken care of. The care staff is incredibly pleasant to my mother and I. I wouild higly recommend the community!”

Wilma ParkerFamily member · Sep 2024
★★★★★

“My loved one lives at the community. Management staff is respectful, knowledgeable and accessible. They do a good job with dining and there is variety on the menu. There is a good selection of activities and they're consistently offered. Housekeeping cleans regularly and puts things away. They have some really talented and wonderful people on the care staff. She feels safe and comfortable tehre, and the building is brand new.”

Theresa SearlesFamily member · Loved one lives here · Aug 2024

About the community

Written by The Grande at South Portland

The Grande at South Portland brings resort living to Maine senior care: the Fusion Lounge bistro with display kitchen and pizza oven, Admiral's Corner resident bar, golf and sports simulators, a tin-ceilinged Club Room, and an art studio flooded with light. Maine-coastal touches, porthole art, canoes, Portland map murals, keep it unmistakably local, ten minutes from downtown Portland.

  • Golf and sports simulators: rare in assisted living
  • Fusion Lounge bistro with pizza oven; Admiral's Corner bar
  • Art studio, movie theater, and tin-ceiling Club Room
  • Patio courtyard with fire pit and stone garden walls
  • Ten minutes from downtown Portland

Life at The Grande at South Portland

Dining

Dining is included and offered in several venues. Noshery is a grab-and-go bistro, The Commodore is a restaurant with table service, and the Chef's Table hosts private dinners. An executive chef leads the culinary team, and the main dining hall serves restaurant-style meals throughout the day.

Activities

Residents can join painting and photography classes, hobby groups, resident clubs, workshops and talks by guest speakers. A games room has nostalgic games and virtual bowling. Staff-led fitness programs, spiritual services and scheduled outings with transportation are also offered.

Golf SimulatorsPlay a round year-round: golf and sports simulators plus billiards in the activity room.

Fusion LoungeA bistro with display kitchen and pizza oven, alongside the grand dining room.

Lilac TraceA secure Lilac Trace neighborhood led by Certified Dementia Practitioners, with the R.E.A.C.H. for Life daily engagement program.

Maine Coastal StylePorthole artwork, canoe displays, and Portland map murals: designed like home.

Amenities

  • Noshery bistro
  • The Commodore restaurant
  • Chef's Table
  • Games room
  • Virtual bowling
  • Salon and spa
  • Fitness center
  • Art room
  • Club room
  • Private courtyard and garden
  • Kitchenettes
  • Emergency call system

Memory care program

Memory care follows the Lilac Trace Memory Care approach for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, with certified dementia practitioners on the team.

Floor plans

9 layouts from The Grande at South Portland’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.

Prices

Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.

CareStarting atChecked
Assisted Living$7,895 /moOct 11, 2026

Area costs

Assisted Living in Maine typically starts at $4,800 to $7,900 a month. Based on 21 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

Care and services

From the community’s website

What The Grande at South Portland says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.

  • Offers respite or short-term stays. Respite Care (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
  • Provides transportation. Transportation services with scheduled outings (page, checked Oct 15, 2026)
  • Pets allowed. Our community in South Portland is proud to be pet-friendly. (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
  • Apartment types named: one-bedroom, two-bedroom. floor plans range from 1-bed, 1-bath units with options for dens and balconies to 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartments for those who desire more space. (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
  • Community fee: charged. for more information about our community fee. (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)

How this page is paid for. Lilisity is operated by Senior Living Alliance. The Grande at South Portland is a member and pays SLA for its resident and family interview program. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating or the order of search results. The description, features and photos come from the community. Testimonials come from SLA phone interviews. Prices, license details and inspections come from the community’s published rates and public records. How we verify testimonials · How we are paid

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What the public record shows

Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.

License

Active, 52 residents

Level IV Residential Care Facility RCD39425.

Nearest emergency room

3.6 miles

Mainehealth Maine Medical Center, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.

License and ownershipActive license
License type
Level IV Residential Care Facility
License number
RCD39425
License status
Active
Licensed capacity
52
Primary Administrator
Caitlin Marsanskis

Source: Maine state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.

Primary Administrator name from the Maine licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.

Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Maine, and other programs

How Medicaid pays for care in Maine

  • MaineCare Section 97, Private Non-Medical Institution Services, Appendix C (Medical and Remedial Services Facilities). Yes. MaineCare (Maine Medicaid) pays for care services in licensed residential care and assisted living settings that take part in the program. To qualify, a person must meet medical eligibility rules, checked by the state's Medical Eligibility Determination (MED) assessment. (state page)

Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.

Location and nearby careNearest hospital 3.6 mi, nursing home 2.1 mi, pharmacy 0.4 mi
Nearest hospital with an emergency room
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center, Portland. 3.6 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
Nearest Medicare nursing home
Springbrook Center, Westbrook. 2.1 miles away, straight line.
Nearest home health agency office
Elara Caring, South Portland. 0.7 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
Nearest pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
Area
USDA classes ZIP code 04106 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
Dialysis within 15 miles
Fmc Freedom Center Fore River, Portland, 2.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Fmc Southern Maine Dialysis Facility, Portland, 2.2 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 5 of 5 stars)
Fmc Casco Bay Dialysis Facility, Westbrook, 3.0 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 5 of 5 stars)
Hospice
10 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 04106.
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice, office in South Portland, 1.2 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Affinity Care Of Maine, LLC, office in South Portland, 2.8 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Compassus - Greater Maine, office in Scarborough, 3.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 5 of 5 stars)
Nearest geriatric medicine practice
Intermed Pa, South Portland. 0.8 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively moderate; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone
Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: hurricane relatively moderate, inland flooding relatively low, coastal flooding very low, wildfire very low, tornado very low, heat wave relatively low, earthquake relatively moderate. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record

Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.

  1. Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
  2. How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
  3. How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
  4. What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
  5. How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
  6. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  7. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  8. What fees are charged at move-in?
  9. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
  10. How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked11 public sources we searched, with dates

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
FEMA flood mapSee above
USDA wildfire riskApr 15, 2026Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low
FEMA National Risk IndexSee above
CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmaciesSee above
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
The community’s own websiteSee above
Common questionsAnswers to 7 questions families ask
What levels of care does The Grande at South Portland offer?

The Grande offers assisted living, Lilac Trace Memory Care, and respite care. Independent living is available at other Bridge Senior Living communities but not at this location.

What amenities make The Grande special?

Resort-style spaces include the Fusion Lounge bistro with display kitchen and pizza oven, Admiral's Corner resident bar, a Club Room with tin ceiling, golf and sports simulators, an art studio, a movie theater, and a patio courtyard with fire pit.

What is Lilac Trace Memory Care?

Bridge's dedicated memory care neighborhood, led by Certified Dementia Practitioners using the R.E.A.C.H. for Life program and the 'Meet Me Where I Am' philosophy: supporting residents with dignity and belonging.

What is dining like at The Grande?

Meals are crafted by professional chefs and served restaurant-style using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with venues from the grand dining room to the bistro-style Fusion Lounge.

Does The Grande at South Portland have verified testimonials?

Yes. 20+ residents and family members have shared testimonials about The Grande at South Portland through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.

How much does The Grande at South Portland cost?

Assisted Living in Maine typically starts at $4,800 to $7,900 a month. Based on 21 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.

How do I contact The Grande at South Portland?

Use The Grande at South Portland's website, grandeatsouthportland.com, or visit at 25 Country Club Dr, South Portland, ME 04106.

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