Senior Living in Portland, ME: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Portland, Maine spans 4 verified communities and 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Cumberland, York, and Sagadahoc counties in Maine. Published starting rates at featured communities run $6,195–$6,695 per month, 4 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 80+ in total. 91 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
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Every community below has testimonials from recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified testimonials | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham House | Gorham, ME | Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing | From $6,195/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
| Sentry Hill at York Harbor | York, ME | Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing | From $6,695/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026 | — |
| The Enclave of Scarborough | Scarborough, ME | Assisted LivingMemory Care | Not published | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
| The Grande at South Portland | South Portland, ME | Assisted LivingMemory Care | Not published | 20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
Gorham House
“I chose it because it's close to my daughter's house. When I got there, everybody introduced themselves, and it made me feel welcome. I took pictures of my meals to…”
Sentry Hill at York Harbor
“My wife lives at this community and they are doing an excellent job. The food is good, they keep her place clean, and they go out of their way to help her. They care…”
The Enclave of Scarborough
“My sister loves living in the community and she really feels like everyone there are her friends. She says that the dining room is like restaurant quality and she…”
The Grande at South Portland
“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…”
All senior living in Portland: 91 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Cumberland, York, and Sagadahoc counties in Maine, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 5 independent living, life plan or 55+ communities and 151 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Cumberland County, ME 62 communities
- 123 North StreetWestbrook, ME · Assisted Living
- 130 Douglass StreetPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- 166 South StreetGorham, ME · Assisted Living
- 19 Avalon RoadPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- 20 Dutton Hill RdWindham, ME · Assisted Living
- 24 Pleasant Hill RdScarborough, ME · Assisted Living
- 26 Pleasant Hill RoadScarborough, ME · Assisted Living
- 28 Pleasant Hill RoadScarborough, ME · Assisted Living
- 4 Grant RoadGorham, ME · Assisted Living
- 43 Dutton Hill RdWindham, ME · Assisted Living
- 43 Mast RoadWestbrook, ME · Assisted Living
- 430 Bridgton RoadWestbrook, ME · Assisted Living
- 433 South StreetGorham, ME · Assisted Living
- 45 Standish Neck Rd Unit AGorham, ME · Assisted Living
- 45 Standish Neck Rd Unit BGorham, ME · Assisted Living
- 9 Hawkes StreetWestbrook, ME · Assisted Living
- 9th Street Apt 1Portland, ME · Assisted Living
- 9th Street Apt 2Portland, ME · Assisted Living
- Assisted Living Household at the CedarsPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- Avalon 2Portland, ME · Assisted Living
- Avita of BrunswickBrunswick, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Avita of StroudwaterWestbrook, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bay Square at YarmouthYarmouth, ME · Assisted Living
- Bella Point BridgtonBridgton, ME · Assisted Living
- Bella Point FreeportFreeport, ME · Assisted Living
- Birchwoods at Canco Senior LivingPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- Cambridge Common Congregate HousingGorham, ME · Assisted Living
- Cape Memory CareCape Elizabeth, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Casco Inn Residential Care FacilityCasco, ME · Assisted Living
- Clark's Terrace at the Park DanforthPortland, ME · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Coastal LandingBrunswick, ME · Assisted Living
- Coastal ShoresBrunswick, ME · Assisted Living
- Country Village Assisted LivingCasco, ME · Assisted Living
- Dakota DriveWindham, ME · Assisted Living
- Dionne CommonsBrunswick, ME · Assisted Living
- Fallbrook WoodsPortland, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Falmouth House at OceanviewFalmouth, ME · Assisted Living
- Gorham Houseverified testimonialsGorham, ME · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing
- Inn at Village SquareGorham, ME · Assisted Living
- Iris Park ApartmentsPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- Island Commons Resource CenterChebeague Island, ME · Assisted Living
- Legacy Memory CareFalmouth, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Mid Coast Senior Health Center-Thornton HallBrunswick, ME · Assisted Living
- Myrtle StreetWestbrook, ME · Assisted Living
- Osher Inn at the CedarsPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- Pine View Road Unit 1Westbrook, ME · Assisted Living
- Portland Center for Assisted LivingPortland, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Prince Point - 191 Foreside RoadFalmouth, ME · Assisted Living
- Sam L. Cohen HouseholdsPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- Scarborough TerraceScarborough, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Seventy Five State StreetPortland, ME · Assisted Living
- Stroudwater LodgeWestbrook, ME · Assisted Living
- SunnybrookBrunswick, ME · Assisted Living
- The Enclave of Scarboroughverified testimonialsScarborough, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Grande at South Portlandverified testimonialsSouth Portland, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Grande at South Portland AlpSouth Portland, ME · Assisted Living
- The Heron HouseCumberland Foreside, ME · Assisted Living
- The Landing at Cape ElizabethCape Elizabeth, ME · Assisted Living
- The Mooring at the DownsScarborough, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Mooring on ForesideCumberland Foreside, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Vicarage by the SeaHarpswell, ME · Assisted Living
- Woodlands Memory Care of BridgtonBridgton, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
York County, ME 22 communities
- 158 Hill St Apt 101Biddeford, ME · Assisted Living
- 18 Coolidge AvenueSaco, ME · Assisted Living
- 23 Myrtle St Apt 102Biddeford, ME · Assisted Living
- 420 Flag Pond RoadSaco, ME · Assisted Living
- Atria KennebunkKennebunk, ME · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Avita of WellsWells, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Berwick EstatesSouth Berwick, ME · Assisted Living
- Biddeford EstatesBiddeford, ME · Assisted Living
- Bradford on the Common, Bradford CourtKennebunk, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Hill Street ProgramBiddeford, ME · Assisted Living
- Oceanview ManorOcean Park, ME · Assisted Living
- Pinewood ManorOcean Park, ME · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Sentry Hill at York Harborverified testimonialsYork, ME · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Sentry Hill Congregate HousingYork, ME · Assisted Living
- Sunrise of Huntington CommonKennebunk, ME · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- The Inn at Atlantic HeightsSaco, ME · Assisted Living
- The Inn at Atlantic Heights-RcfSaco, ME · Assisted Living
- The Landing at Saco BaySaco, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Lodges Assisted LivingSpringvale, ME · Assisted Living
- The Mooring of KennebunkKennebunk, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Wardwell Gardens Assisted LivingSaco, ME · Assisted Living
- Wardwell Home for the AgingSaco, ME · Assisted Living
Sagadahoc County, ME 7 communities
- 56 Elm Street Assisted LivingTopsham, ME · Assisted Living
- Cadigan LodgeTopsham, ME · Assisted Living
- Friendship CoveTopsham, ME · Assisted Living
- Governor KingTopsham, ME · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- HillHouse Assisted LivingBath, ME · Assisted Living
- Plant Memorial HomeBath, ME · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Richmond EldercareRichmond, ME · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Portland?
Verified starting rates at featured Portland communities range from $6,195 per month at Gorham House (assisted living) to $6,695 at Sentry Hill at York Harbor (assisted living and memory care). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.
| Care type | Typical Portland range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect published rates at verified Portland-area communities plus operator-published market rates, November 2026. Maine’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Portland?
4 of the 27 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Portland metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Cedars Nursing Care Center in Portland. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Nursing Care Center | Portland, ME | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 102 | Independent |
| St Andre Health Care Facility | Biddeford, ME | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 96 | Covenant Health |
| Durgin Pines | Kittery, ME | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 81 | Independent |
| Piper Shores | Scarborough, ME | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 40 | Independent |
| Barron Center | Portland, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 219 | Independent |
| Seaside Nursing And Retirement Home | Portland, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 147 | First Atlantic Healthcare |
| Maine Veterans Home - Scarborough | Scarborough, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Maine Veterans' Home |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford | Sanford, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 86 | Independent |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab at South Portland | So Portland, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 73 | Independent |
| Gorham House | Gorham, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 69 | Independent |
| Horizons Living and Rehab Center | Brunswick, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 65 | Independent |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab at N Berwick | North Berwick, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 64 | Independent |
| Summer Commons | Sanford, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 64 | Independent |
| Mid Coast Senior Health Center | Brunswick, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 42 | Independent |
| Coastal Manor | Yarmouth, ME | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 39 | Independent |
| Sedgewood Commons | Falmouth, ME | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 91 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Hawthorne House | Freeport, ME | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 83 | First Atlantic Healthcare |
| Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation | Kennebunk, ME | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 78 | National Health Care Associates |
| Winship Green Center for Health & Rehab | Bath, ME | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 72 | National Health Care Associates |
| Pine Point Center | Scarborough, ME | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 61 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Ledgewood Manor | Windham, ME | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Springbrook Center | Westbrook, ME | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 123 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Fallbrook Commons | Portland, ME | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 102 | North Country Associates |
| Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation | Yarmouth, ME | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 78 | National Health Care Associates |
| Seal Rock Healthcare | Saco, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 105 | First Atlantic Healthcare |
| River Ridge Center | Kennebunk, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 62 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Southridge Rehab & Living Center | Biddeford, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 62 | North Country Associates |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Portland areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Portland metro is spread across Cumberland, York, and Sagadahoc counties in Maine. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Maine
- Portland (18)
- Scarborough (9)
- Gorham (9)
- Westbrook (9)
- Brunswick (8)
- Saco (8)
- Biddeford (6)
- Kennebunk (6)
- Falmouth (4)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 80 on this page, 70 are five-star and 10 are four-star. None were removed.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Recent verified testimonials from Portland families
“I chose it because it's close to my daughter's house. When I got there, everybody introduced themselves, and it made me feel welcome. I took pictures of my meals to show my family, and they were good. There's always something to do, so you're not sitting in your room bored. The housekeepers work…”
“Management has been absolutely fabulous and responds immediately to anything my dad needs. He says the food is fabulous and loves ordering off a menu, and they'll bring his order up to his room when he doesn't feel well. There are always flyers and festive things going on. He loves the…”
“It's a nice place, and this is where I want my mom to be. Management addresses our needs, and somebody is usually available when we need something. She's very busy and content with all the programs; she tells me she's had a busy day. Maintenance is timely and very nice and helpful, and the…”
“We love it there. You go in and it just feels relaxing and calming, and everyone is nice, even the residents. Every time I've called or asked a question, management has been fabulous. The food looks wonderful; I wish they were cooking for me. Everyone has been delightful helping my mother-in-law…”
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Portland senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Maine, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 4 Portland-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Yes. All 80 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.
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