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 review here comes from a verified phone interview — 80+ in total. 90 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
Every community below has been independently reviewed through 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 reviews | 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 | Call for pricing | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
| The Grande at South Portland | South Portland, ME | Assisted LivingMemory Care | Call for pricing | 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.
“I stayed at this skilled nursing facility and was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming it felt from day one. Management introduced themselves and made me feel at…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
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 reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
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, September 2026. Maine’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
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, Llc | Kennebunk, ME | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 78 | National Health Care Associates |
| Winship Green Center For Health & Rehab, Llc | 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, Llc | 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 Ctr | Biddeford, ME | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 62 | North Country Associates |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
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.
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“I stayed at this skilled nursing facility and was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming it felt from day one. Management introduced themselves and made me feel at home right away. The staff are friendly, responsive, and always willing to help me get around or find something to do. The meals were…”
“My father lives at the community and I’ve been extremely impressed with the experience. Management is responsive and helpful any time we have a question. He raves about the food and loves ordering from a menu or having meals brought to his room when needed. The building and grounds are always…”
“My mother lives at the community and I feel very confident she’s in the right place. The staff are responsive whenever we need something and they really pay attention to details. My mom stays busy with a variety of activities and often tells me how full her days are. The building is clean and…”
“My mother-in-law lives at the community and I can honestly say we love it there. The staff are always kind, helpful, and communicative, and every visit feels calm and welcoming. The food looks fantastic and the dining staff are so attentive. The common areas are clean and inviting, and there…”
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. Calling an advisor who knows current availability is the fastest path: (833) 612-4732.
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