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Memory care in South Portland, ME

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in South Portland
Licensed capacity
52
across all 1
Adults 65+
5,580
Census estimate for South Portland
Within 25 miles
11
of the center of South Portland
Memory CareAssisted Living 2Home Care 2Senior Apartments 4
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Source: Maine PFR, ALMS Regulatory Licensing Search Results - Assisted Housing (PDF, 10/17/2026; owner browser export), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of South Portland (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near South Portland

Counting neighboring towns, there are 11 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of South Portland, 10 more than in South Portland itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside South Portland

See all 11 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in South Portland at a glance

South Portland has one memory care community in our directory, drawn from Maine PFR records.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 1 memory care community listed in South Portland, 1 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.

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 South 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 South Portland

How many memory care communities are in South Portland, ME?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in South Portland, ME, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of South Portland there are 11.

How many residents can memory care communities in South Portland serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 52 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 5,580 adults age 65 and older live in South Portland.

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

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 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 South 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 South Portland?

Nearby cities with listings include Cape Elizabeth (1, 3.4 mi), Scarborough (3, 4.2 mi), Portland (2, 5.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in South 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 South 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; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of South 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 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.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. 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.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.