The Cedars sits at 630 Ocean Ave in Portland, Maine, and has built its reputation on a friendly, joyful staff and a focus on helping older adults grow and thrive in a caring setting. The community offers a full range of senior living options, going from independent living to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and skilled nursing-all under one roof-so residents can get the support they need even as things in life change. People can come for tours to see the buildings, meet staff and residents, and get a feel for daily life, which helps with peace of mind. Apartments and suites come in several layouts, from studios to two-bedroom units, with thoughtful touches that make daily life easier, including safety features, WiFi, washers and dryers, cable TV, and housekeeping. The Cedars puts a strong effort into keeping residents engaged mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially through all sorts of activities, arts and crafts, education, fitness, and health programs, so there's always something to look forward to and people to spend time with, whether in the game room or the vibrant dining room where meals are planned by chefs using quality ingredients and nutrition in mind.
The community has nursing care, medication support, wound care, occupational therapy, podiatry, and help with bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, and walking or wheelchair assistance. There are transportation services and outings, guest parking, a salon and barbershop, and even outdoor spaces for programs spanning arts, nature, and connections with other generations, which helps residents keep learning and moving forward. For those needing more support, the facility licenses as both a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Facility, with 102 beds and a full staff offering person-centered skilled nursing within the Hoffman Center, as well as private memory care suites that put dignity and comfort first, especially for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia.
The Sam L Cohen Rehabilitation Center at The Cedars takes care of short-term rehab and more complex medical needs with private rooms, a therapy gym, and therapies seven days a week, while outpatient rehabilitation covers physical, occupational, and speech needs. Mindful Connections serves people with memory loss living at home, and there's help with daily living for those in assisted living, plus private assisted living apartments that provide a good blend of independence and support. The Cedars is a non-profit, which means its focus stays on providing good care that's current and as affordable as possible, especially with financial options like Medicaid/Medi-Cal, Medicare, and long-term care insurance. The Household Model brings a comforting feeling of home, and the community tries to stay at the forefront with innovative programs that use the arts, outdoor activities, and intergenerational experiences to help seniors keep a sense of purpose and happiness every day, with a close-knit community atmosphere running through every level of care.
