The best independent living facilities in Portland, ME

    Explore 20 communities near Portland, ME

    1. Sunlit courtyard with a grassy lawn, walkway, trees and a gazebo in front of a multi-story senior living building.
      4.3(185)
      $2,799 – $3,909+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Holiday Woods at Canco

      257 Canco Rd, Portland, ME 04103
    2. Brick and white senior living building with covered entrance and long driveway.
      4.4(49)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Sable Lodge Retirement Community

      74 Running Hill Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
    3. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility with green and beige siding, multiple balconies, a well-maintained lawn, small trees, shrubs, a paved walkway, and a wooden pergola with outdoor seating under a partly cloudy sky.
      4.5(70)
      $2,545 – $4,395+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom • 2 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

      830 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103
    4. Exterior view of a red brick building with multiple windows and two flags hanging near the entrance. There is a tree with green leaves providing shade over a brick walkway and a white bench in front of the building.
      4.5(48)
      $6,589 – $8,565+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      75 State Street

      75 State St, Portland, ME 04101
    5. Covered entrance walkway to a building with white columns and a peaked roof displaying the number 78. The walkway is decorated with pumpkins and colorful potted flowers on both sides. There are trees and chairs visible on the right side of the entrance.
      5.0(24)
      $7,581 – $9,855+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      The Landing at Cape Elizabeth

      78 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
    6. Exterior view of a multi-story senior living facility building with beige and white walls, several windows, a covered entrance, and trees with green and red foliage in front.
      4.3(35)
      $5,733 – $6,879+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      The Park Danforth

      777 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103
    7. Single-story light-gray ranch-style senior living unit with a garage, front lawn, and surrounding trees.
      4.0(100)
      $4,035 – $5,095+
      Studio • 1 Bedroom
      independent living, assisted living

      Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living

      86 Holiday Dr, Portland, ME 04103
    8. A single-story house with gray siding and a red roof, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes. The front yard has a well-maintained lawn and various plants, with a tree prominently in the foreground partially shading the house.
      4.0(27)
      $8,051 – $9,661+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      OceanView at Falmouth

      20 Blueberry Ln, Falmouth, ME 04105
    9. Front exterior of a multi-story senior living building at dusk with illuminated windows and an empty parking lot.
      4.9(26)
      $6,577 – $8,550+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent living, assisted living

      Stroudwater Lodge

      116 Landing Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092
    10. Exterior view of the entrance to Avita of Stroudwater facility at dusk, featuring a covered porch with white pillars, two wooden rocking chairs, pumpkins, potted flowers, and warm lighting inside visible through glass double doors.
      4.6(92)
      $8,478 – $11,021+
      Shared • 1 Bedroom • Studio
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Avita of Stroudwater

      113 Landing Rd, Westbrook, MA 04092
    11. Front exterior of a brick senior living facility at dusk with a landscaped entrance, illuminated windows, and light trails from passing cars.
      3.8(76)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing

      The Cedars

      630 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103
    12. Exterior view of The Atrium At the Cedars senior living facility showing a brick building with white columns at the entrance, landscaped green lawn with bushes and trees, and a sign with the facility's name and logo.
      4.9(10)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      The Atrium at the Cedars

      640 Ocean Ave, Portland, Maine 04103
    13. Exterior view of a single-story building with a green roof and red walls, surrounded by trees and bushes. A flagpole with a flag is visible on the right side, and there is a paved driveway leading to the entrance.
      4.2(18)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent, assisted living, memory care

      Maine Veterans' Homes - Scarborough

      290 US-1, Scarborough, ME 04074
    14. Raised wooden garden bed with green plants and yellow blossoms flanked by wooden benches on a grassy lawn.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Iris Park Apartments

      201 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102
    15. Front view of Deering Pavilion, a multi-story beige senior living building with surrounding trees.
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Deering Pavilion

      880 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
    16. 5.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Betsy Ross House

      99 Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106
    17. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Butler Building

      77 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102
    18. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Congress Square Plaza

      10 Congress Square Plz, Portland, ME 04101
    19. Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living

      Northfield Green

      147 Allen Ave, Portland, ME 04103
    20. 2.0(1)
      Pricing on request
      suite
      independent living, assisted living

      Village at Oak Hill

      72 Gorham Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074

    Cost of assisted living in Portland, Maine

    Studio1 Bd2 BdShared
    Independent Living$7,234$4,152$7,243
    Assisted Living$7,111$4,152$6,006
    Memory Care$9,660$8,051

    * Prices shown are average monthly costs within a 20-mile radius

    Consider other types of facilities in Portland, ME

    • Assisted Living

      For seniors who may need some help with daily activities

    • Memory Care

      A safe, supervised community supporting people living with dementia

    • Skilled Nursing

      For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery.

    • Board And Care Homes

      Homes in residential neighborhoods providing daily care for a small number of residents

    • Continuing Care Retirement Communities

      For seniors who want to age in place as their care needs evolve, offering everything from independent living to full nursing care.

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