Memory Care in Portland, ME

Name: Memory Care in Portland, ME: directory summary
Creator: WeFoundCare

Nearby

Memory care communities near Portland

Counting neighboring towns, there are 11 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Portland, 9 more than in Portland itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Portland

See all 11 within 25 miles

Cape Memory Care
126 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
3.9 mi from Portland
Legacy Memory Care
4 School House Dr, Falmouth, ME 04105
7.1 mi from Portland
The Grande at South Portland
25 Country Club Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
7.9 mi from Portland
The Enclave of Scarborough
18 Black Point Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074
8.1 mi from Portland
Scarborough Terrace
600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
8.7 mi from Portland
The Mooring on Foreside
301 US Route 1, Cumberland Foreside, ME 04110
10.2 mi from Portland

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Portland at a glance

There are 2 memory care communities in Portland, ME, according to Maine PFR records.¹

By licensed capacity

16 residents or fewer0
17 to 60 residents1
More than 60 residents1

Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.¹

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Maine

In Maine, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.¹ Of the 2 memory care communities listed in Portland, 2 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.¹

Report a problem: Contact the Maine Department of Health and Human Services about a licensed community, or the Maine long-term care ombudsman at (207) 621-1079².
Check a license: Open the Maine Department of Health and Human Services records¹

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Maine

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid: The Maine Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.³ Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.⁴ Maine Medicaid agency
Medicare: Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.⁵
Veterans benefits: Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.⁶ The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services helps with claims (207-287-7020).⁷
Medicare counseling: Maine’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-262-2232.⁸

Local resources

Local help for families in Portland

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

Area Agency on Aging
Aging services for Cumberland County⁹
1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Cumberland County.
Website
Long-term care ombudsman
Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program²
(207) 621-1079
Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.
Website
Report abuse or neglect
Maine Adult Protective Services
800-624-8404
Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.
Website
Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)⁸
1-800-262-2232
Website
Veterans benefits
Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services⁷
207-287-7020
Website
Medicaid
Maine Medicaid agency³
Website
Dementia support
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline¹⁰
1-800-272-3900
Find the chapter that serves Maine.
Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Portland

How many memory care communities are in Portland, ME?

WeFoundCare lists 2 memory care communities in Portland, ME, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Portland there are 11.

How many residents can memory care communities in Portland serve?

2 of the 2 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 226 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 11,616 adults age 65 and older live in Portland.

Do memory care communities in Portland have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 2 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license.

Who licenses memory care in Maine?

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services licenses memory care in Maine. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Portland?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Cumberland County, call (207) 621-1079. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Maine Adult Protective Services at 800-624-8404.

Are there memory care communities near Portland?

Nearby cities with listings include Cape Elizabeth (1, 3.9 mi), South Portland (1, 5.0 mi), Falmouth (1, 6.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Portland

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

Listings come from Maine PFR (ALMS Regulatory Licensing Search Results - Assisted Housing (PDF, 10/17/2026; owner browser export)), Oct 17, 2026.¹ A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Portland (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.¹¹
Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 2 of 2 memory care communities report it.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Portland (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification (via PFR ALMS): ALMS Regulatory Licensing Search Results - Assisted Housing (PDF, 10/17/2026; owner browser export). pfr.maine.gov/ALMSOnline/ALMSQuery/SearchCompany.aspx Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.

Memory care in Portland, ME