Best Skilled Nursing in Portland, Maine
8 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 8 skilled nursing communities in Portland. Families rate them 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 196 public reviews.
- 8communities
- 3.7average rating, 7 rated
- 196family reviews read
The Atrium At the Cedars
Portland, Maine
4.9(7)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Osher Inn At the Cedars
Portland, Maine
5(1)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Park Danforth
Portland, Maine
4.2(32)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Fallbrook Commons
Portland, Maine
4.2(5)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Barron Center
Portland, Maine
3.9(27)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Cedars
Portland, Maine
3.9(72)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Seaside Healthcare
Portland, Maine
2.6(30)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Portland Center For Assisted
Portland, Maine
2(22)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Portland
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 2
4.2 (32 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe The Park Danforth as a warm, well-run non-profit community in Portland, Maine, with many praising the caring, low-turnover staff and strong sense of community across independent living, assisted living,…
- 3
4.2 (5 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 102 units
Families describe Fallbrook Commons as a new, modern skilled nursing and memory care community in Portland, Maine, with reviewers consistently praising the staff's warmth and communication. Reviews mention relatives with…
- 4
3.9 (27 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 219 units
Barron Center is a municipally owned skilled nursing facility in Portland, Maine, where most reviewers describe warm, hands-on care from long-tenured staff and strong family communication, especially for residents with…
- 5
3.9 (72 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 102 units
Reviews of The Cedars in Portland, Maine are mixed: several families praise specific caregivers, therapy outcomes, and the overall campus, while others report serious understaffing and slow response times, especially…
- 6
2.6 (30 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 147 units
Reviews for Seaside Healthcare are largely critical, with multiple families describing understaffing, slow response times, and communication breakdowns during rehab and long-term care stays. A few reviewers noted caring…
- 7
2 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for Portland Center For Assisted are overwhelmingly negative, describing dirty conditions, understaffing, and poor communication with families. One reviewer offered a more sympathetic view, noting the community…
What families say about skilled nursing in Portland
Counted across the review summaries of 8 Portland communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 75%
- Activities and social life 75%
- Building and grounds 63%
- Medical and nursing care 50%
- Memory care 50%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 63%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staffing levels and turnover 38%
- Management 38%
Skilled Nursing in Portland: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: medication management (7), on-site nurse (rn) (7), 24-hour staff (7), laundry service (7), gathering / activity spaces (7), housekeeping (7).
Skilled Nursing near Portland
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland3.5 mi | 9 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.5 mi |
| Westbrook4.1 mi | 7 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.1 mi |
| Falmouth4.4 mi | 9 | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 mi |
| Scarborough6.7 mi | 13 | 4.3 / 5 | 6.7 mi |
| Yarmouth10 mi | 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 10 mi |
| Saco14.2 mi | 6 | 4 / 5 | 14.2 mi |
| Biddeford16 mi | 9 | 4 / 5 | 16 mi |
| Brunswick22.8 mi | 15 | 4.3 / 5 | 22.8 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Portland, 196 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.
- Home Care in Maine: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Portland: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Portland, Maine?
MyLivingChoice lists 8 skilled nursing long term care communities in Portland, Maine, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Portland are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Atrium At the Cedars (4.9★, 7 ratings), The Park Danforth (4.2★, 32 ratings), Fallbrook Commons (4.2★, 5 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Portland?
Beyond skilled nursing long term 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 skilled nursing long term care in Portland?
Families rate Portland skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 196 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Portland skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 8 Portland communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 75%), activities and social life (mentioned for 75%), building and grounds (mentioned for 63%). The most common concerns are communication with families (63%), cost and billing (50%), staffing levels and turnover (38%).
How do Portland nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Portland carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Portland bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
