MyLivingChoice

Best Home Care in Portland, Maine

9 agencies found

MyLivingChoice lists 9 home care agencies in Portland. Families rate them 4.8 out of 5 on average, across 173 public reviews. 1 has details confirmed by the operator.

  • 9agencies
  • 4.8average rating, 6 rated
  • 173family reviews read
  • 1operator-verified
Two kinds of agency bring care to the house. Home care is ongoing help with bathing, meals, medications and companionship, billed hourly, no referral needed. Medicare home health is doctor-ordered nursing or therapy, usually after a hospital stay, and Medicare pays for it. Each listing is labeled, and you can narrow to one kind above. How home care compares to assisted living →

Best-rated home care in Portland

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Luxelife Caregiving Of Maine

    5 (24 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families describe Luxelife Caregiving Of Maine as a compassionate, well-regarded home health and hospice provider in Portland, Maine, with all reviewers giving five-star ratings. Praise centers on the caring, experienced…

  2. 2

    Amedisys Home Health Care

    4.8 (63 reviews)· Home Health

    Families describe Amedisys Home Health Care in Portland as compassionate and responsive, especially praising the nursing, physical therapy, and hospice teams for smoothing the transition from hospital to home. Reviewers…

  3. 3

    COR Health

    4.8 (37 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Almost all of the available reviews for COR Health come from current or former employees praising the training, leadership, and team culture, so there's little direct feedback from patients or families about day-to-day…

  4. 4

    Aging Kingdom HomecareVerified

    4.8 (25 reviews)· At-Home Care, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care

    Families describe Aging Kingdom Homecare, led by Danielle Peterson, as a responsive and compassionate home health and hospice provider in the Portland, Maine area. Reviewers highlight quick response times, personalized…

  5. 5

    HomeCaire of Maine

    5 (9 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Families consistently praise HomeCaire of Maine's caregivers as skilled, professional, and compassionate, with several reviewers highlighting attentive, responsive office staff as well. Reviews are uniformly positive,…

  6. 6

    Home Sweet Home Care LLC

    4.6 (13 reviews)· At-Home Care

    Home Sweet Home Care LLC is a home health and hospice agency in Portland, Maine, with a strong 4.6 out of 5 rating from 13 Google reviews. Reviewers consistently highlight reliable caregivers, personalized attention, and…

What families say about home care in Portland

Counted across the review summaries of 9 Portland communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 78%
  • Communication with families 44%
  • Management 22%
  • Value for money 22%
  • Activities and social life 11%

Concerns raised

  • Cost and billing 78%
  • Communication with families 67%
  • Staff attitude 11%
  • Building and upkeep 11%

“I was very please with the service they provided. They are very considerate of your time as well they call ahead of time to set up an appointment. Not like some other agency who call and tell you I'm on my way. In my openion that unacceptable. I would definately use Amedisys again if the needs arises Doris Galarneau”

“I fully acknowledge bias, as I love my job at COR Health. I love everything from our mission statement, the high standard of care, the wonderful families we are privileged to serve and the supportive, collaborative team I get to work with.”

“Absolutely first class. I’ve been with them for over five years and Qamar has been helpful and gone the extra mile for me, I couldn’t be more satisfied.”

Home Care near Portland

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
South Portland3.5 mi94.6 / 5
Westbrook4.1 mi74.7 / 5
Falmouth4.4 mi94.2 / 5
Scarborough6.7 mi134.3 / 5
Yarmouth10 mi54.4 / 5
Saco14.2 mi64 / 5
Biddeford16 mi94 / 5
Brunswick22.8 mi154.3 / 5

All of Maine: Home Care in Maine. Closer to home? Compare home care near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 9 agencies listed in Portland, 173 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

Reading on this

Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Portland ask about.

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Home Care in Portland: Common Questions

How many home care agencies are in Portland, Maine?

MyLivingChoice lists 9 home care agencies in Portland, Maine, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which home care agencies in Portland are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Luxelife Caregiving Of Maine (5★, 24 ratings), HomeCaire of Maine (5★, 9 ratings), Amedisys Home Health Care (4.8★, 63 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Portland?

Beyond home care, Portland has skilled nursing / long term care (8 communities), assisted living (7 communities), at-home care (7 communities), independent living (6 communities), memory care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate home care in Portland?

Families rate Portland home care agencies 4.8 out of 5 on average, across 173 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Portland home care agencies?

Across the review summaries of 9 Portland agencies, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 78%), communication with families (mentioned for 44%), management (mentioned for 22%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (78%), communication with families (67%), staff attitude (11%).