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Piper Shores
Scout 96Scarborough, ME · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Scarborough's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Portland, Maine
Every licensed senior community in the Portland-South Portland, ME area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.4★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Portland
Local Portland-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Portland prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$8,380/mo median
typical range $6,700–$10,480
Memory Care
$9,970/mo median
typical range $7,980–$12,460
Skilled Nursing
$14,070/mo median
typical range $12,890–$16,030
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$8,380/mo median
typical range $3,210–$10,970
Residential Care Home
$7,540/mo median
typical range $6,030–$9,430
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Portland using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Portland.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 27 communities in Portland, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Mid Coast Senior Health Center
Scout 95Brunswick, ME · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Brunswick's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →3
St Andre Health Care Facility
Scout 94Biddeford, ME · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Biddeford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →4
Durgin Pines
Scout 92Kittery, ME · 81 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Kittery's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →5
Sanford, ME · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Sanford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →
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North Berwick, ME · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of North Berwick's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →7
Cedars Nursing Care Center
Scout 80Portland, ME · 102 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Portland.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →8
Barron Center
Scout 80Portland, ME · 219 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Portland.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →9
Scarborough, ME · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Scarborough.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →10
Gorham House
Scout 79Gorham, ME · 69 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Gorham.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →11
Summer Commons
Scout 77Sanford, ME · 64 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Sanford.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →12
Horizons Living and Rehab Center
Scout 75Brunswick, ME · 65 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brunswick.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →13
Seaside Healthcare LLC
Scout 74Portland, ME · 147 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Portland.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →14
Pine Point Center
Scout 68Scarborough, ME · 61 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Scarborough.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →
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So Portland, ME · 73 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in So Portland.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →16
Sedgewood Commons
Scout 68Falmouth, ME · 91 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Falmouth.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →
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Coastal Manor
Scout 67Yarmouth, ME · 39 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Yarmouth.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →
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Hawthorne House
Scout 65Freeport, ME · 83 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Freeport.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →19
Fallbrook Commons
Scout 65Portland, ME · 102 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Portland.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →20
Bath, ME · 72 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Bath.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →21
Kennebunk, ME · 78 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kennebunk.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →22
Springbrook Center
Scout 55Westbrook, ME · 123 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Westbrook.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →23
Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr
Scout 54Biddeford, ME · 62 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Biddeford.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →24
Seal Rock Healthcare
Scout 45Saco, ME · 105 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saco.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →25
Ledgewood Manor
Scout 42Windham, ME · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Windham.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →26
Yarmouth, ME · 78 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →27
River Ridge Center
Scout 21Kennebunk, ME · 62 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,890–$16,030/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Portland, ME?
In the Portland, ME area, assisted living typically runs $6,700–$10,480/month (median $8,380), memory care $7,980–$12,460/month (median $9,970), and skilled nursing $12,890–$16,030/month (median $14,070) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Portland, ME?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Portland, ME right now are Piper Shores, Mid Coast Senior Health Center, St Andre Health Care Facility. The full ranked list of 27 communities is on this page.
How are the 27 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.