The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Portland, ME

Residents\' relatives remark on the variety of room sizes available, the overall clean environment and the warm, friendly staff who care for their elderly family members. One visitor notes that Birchwoods is an excellent community, with good food served, saying, \"The CNAs at this community were great.\"

Reviewers frequently mention the loving staff and attractive setting of Foreside Harbor. One relative says, "The nursing staff was kind, caring and loving. My parents were well cared for... The facility is in a beautiful location, and the apartments are very nice. Foreside Harbor feels like 'home' to many, and I am so thankful that both of my parents were able to reside there."

Reviewers recommend Freeport Place for its friendly and caring staff. One writes, "My dad's wife... lives here. It is the very BEST place for her to be. It is extremely clean and very much like home. The staff... are wonderful. We love them. We have lunch with her couple time a week, and they welcome us like family."

Reviewers praise the staff for their dedication to the residents. One writes, "They're friendly, helpful and have mom's best interest at heart as well as mine. I also have to point out that every staff member... addresses every resident by their name and makes them feel like family. They're just always so supportive and open to listen to your concern."

Residents enjoy living, eating and socializing in this clean and well-cared for facility. They also report that they receive high quality and compassionate care from the trained staff members at Ledgeview Assisted Living. One reviewer says, "Absolutely fell in love with this place!!! Kind people, clean, bright. A most home-like atmosphere."

Oceanview at Falmouth earns accolades for its well-designed accommodations and convenient amenities. One reviewer writes, "The quality of the construction of both cottages and apartments were excellent. … They had a pool, exercise area, movie theater, great dining rooms, game room, library, two or three activity areas, walking trails and transportation services."

Residents give Scarborough Terrace good marks for being well-maintained, having kind staff members and serving delicious food. One resident says, "Scarborough Terrace is a clean, private setting in a busy community. The grounds are beautiful. The staff members are very friendly. My room is a single room with a bathroom. The food is excellent."

The Enclave of Scarborough ranks high for cleanliness, friendly staff and quality fresh food that's customized to meet the needs of each resident. "My mother in law has been here over a year now. This place & the staff are amazing!! They work with [us] every step of the way. Very caring. Super clean too. We pop in almost daily & are very impressed every time," one comments.

Reviewers, including visitors to the facility and relatives of the residents, are impressed with the level of care that the center offers. One relative writes, "The nursing team is respectful, caring and attentive. They listen to the needs of each resident and communicate clearly and in a timely manner with family. We visited often and enjoyed regular meals in the dining room and walks on the well-kept grounds."

Visitors to this community are impressed with the facility's cleanliness, the lovely wooded environment and the variety of stimulating activities in which seniors can choose to participate. One resident's family member praises the staff, saying, "They provide different levels of care depending on the need of the individual and communicate effectively with me about my parents' needs."