Ocean View -Falmouth

1.9 mi

My mother just left her after a year at this facility and she had a horrible experience! Meds were…read morenot written correctly, the house MD was not available, nor did she see my mother regularly, after a year she was discharged without physical therapy referrals or medications. Staff turnover is rampant, there is very little leadership or sense of community. The location is beautiful but please find another facility.

Please don't be drawn in by the prime piece of real estate and gorgeous ocean views. Admin and…read morestaff are horrible!!! The few staff they have that are caring people are overworked and pull double shifts. General day to day atmosphere is depressing and non responsive to their residents. My mother lived there for 4 years and I had to bath her, clean her apartment but most importantly care for her if she got sick. I found her in her apartment with a high fever and had to find my own wheelchair(weekends only ONE CNA for all assisted living side) to get her to hospital where she had a UTI, CDIFF and pneumonia!! I cannot imagine what would have happened to her f I didn't happen to stop in early that day! Food is deplorable and food trays left in her room for hours. Nice droppings in bathroom(they left mice traps). Plumbing issues. Please consider your loved one before leaving them alone in their rooms. My mom had early onset dementia and no behavior issues or other health conditions. They couldn't care for her. My mom is now in a loving environment, great staff to resident ratio, frequent updates and visits with her. Primary care physician is phenomenal.

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Falmouth By the Sea

2.6

(5 reviews)

1.9 mi

This was my first time to Falmouth by the sea. I was visiting someone who is staying here…read more I was super impressed with the staff, cleanliness, orderliness and over presentation! I would highly recommend from what I experienced if you have a loved one who needs special care to check out Falmouth by the sea, not to mention the incredible view of the bay!

My dad was on the waiting list here for two years, and no one from the facility ever called us to…read morefollow up. They said they were full, but I think because he was in a facility in Ellsworth which they also own which has empty beds, they didn't want to move him down here. The person I met with acted as though he did not care that my dad was 3 hours away from his family... Glad we dodged this bullet!!!

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The Cedars

2.6 mi

his tv doesn't stay on!! I know that's minor to health care workers but it's MAJOR for someone…read morerecovering in any healthcare facility!! He does want to keep asking so I will!!! He should have a tv that works!!! Otherwise the meals are great and so is the staff!!!

From the owner: The Cedars - An award winning retirement community in Portland, ME, offering the full continuum of…read moresenior living options for every potential stage in your life: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care. At The Cedars, seniors embrace each day as an opportunity to grow. Our senior living community is designed to help them do just that. So choose to live in a place that gives you every opportunity to live life to the fullestThe Cedars.

Sedgewood Commons

4.0

1.8 mi

My husband is at Sedgewood for Alzheimer's care. I am impressed that the facility is purely for…read morepatients with memory issues. The care has been excellent, from the director to the aides. All seem to be devoted to the comfort, respect and care of the patients.

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Holiday Woods at Canco

2.7

(3 reviews)

3.0 mi

one of the best elder living centers I've been to. caring. staff--with turnover-…read morenice area for walking, easy location, some bus rides to appointments. meals range from restaurant quality to adequate. the activities program is sparse, but the kindness of the staff makes up for everythin.

Our friend was put into The Wood at Canco Retirement Home Portland Me. 3 years ago. Things changed…read moreover the 3 years. What she were told when she went in to The Wood at Canco and what she received over the time she was there was a great big LIE. Lie number 1. She was told she would have a ride to doctor appointments in the company van. Shortly after she got there they lost they driver and never got another one. And from what we seen and heard there never tried to get another driver. Lie number 2. She needed her ears taken care of she couldn't hear, this never got done they told her they had an onsite nurse. Not much help if any from any nurse the whole time she was there. Lie number 3. After time goes by she would be checked on to see if she would have to move to another part of the building for when she would need full care. That meant her would go into hospice care when the time came and she would be allowed to pass there, that never happened. Lie number 4. When she was getting so she could not manage alone anymore they said she need to go some were else for hospice care. She was told she could live out the rest of her life there. That was one of the biggest lies, a very CRUEL thing to do to a person close to the end of there life. The big thing for going there was to live out her life there and not have to have to much change that late in life. Pretty crappy for $7000.00 a month. After some time there the cleaning was lacking, the food started to slip and a big lack of help. When they moved her out they told her they would send the things not needed anymore to Goodwill then they informed her she needed to pay more than $400.00 to have her things removed that was LIE number 5. and Now she is in the City Hospital costing her even more. No person at 100 years old should have to go threw things like these. These places suck your money dry then throw you out like a bag of trash. Lies on top of Lies I hope people read this and will pass the word and never to put your loved ones in this retirement home.

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Assisted Living Locators

4.0 mi

I cannot say enough about how amazing SHAWN SHAMBO is. He has gone over and above in assisting me…read morewith placing my parents in the best independent living situation and was SO HELPFUL by suggesting the right VA programs that were available to my parents to apply for. He is truly an elder care expert and his network is vast. Working with Shawn took so much pressure off me having to research all the available options. HIGHLY RECOMMEND his service!! If there were 10 stars available here I would be selecting them all. He is a rare find. Shawn truly cares about his clients and I am honored to now call him my friend.

I had need of help in placing two of my parents in assisted living, both with separate issues. My…read moremother has dementia and needed a location with security and my father needed an assisted living option for various health ailments. Both needed options that could either accept MaineCare now or in the near future. Unfortunately there wasn't a location that could accept both parents but Shawn managed to have the knowledge and resources to find locations for both. I do not believe I could have found these options on my own or without serious hair pulling and taking years off of my own life due to stress. He is the best person to call first if one has need of help in placing of elderly loved ones. I can't thank him enough.

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Shay Johnson Realtor

1.0 mi

I cannot say enough glowing, positive things about Shay Johnson. She is an experienced,…read moreknowledgeable and exceedingly professional realtor. Shay was consistently helpful, open, transparent, and reliable throughout the entire process of selling our house. She genuinely cared about us, understood our needs from the beginning, and made sound recommendations from start to finish. Rebecca L.

From the owner: Shay Johnson's successful career as a luxury real estate broker in Southern Maine is built upon her…read moreunwavering dedication to her clients' goals. With deep expertise in the Southern Maine real estate market—including Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and South Portland—Shay combines exceptional negotiation skills, unparalleled market insight, and tireless commitment to ensure each home sale or purchase exceeds expectations. Specializing in luxury homes, waterfront properties, estate sales, and assisting downsizers, Shay leverages her extensive background in design and professional staging to expertly prepare and showcase homes. Shay offers complimentary professional staging as part of her comprehensive listing services, a proven strategy that, on average, increases home sale prices by 12%. Her professional home staging services breathe new life into properties, consistently achieving outstanding results and attracting high-value buyers. Shay provides clients with a seamless experience by offering trusted resources, from auctioneers to movers, expertly guiding them through every stage of selling or relocating. With decades of experience in customer-focused businesses, Shay prioritizes active listening, transparent communication, and enthusiastic service, cultivating long-term client relationships and delivering exceptional outcomes. Above and beyond? You bet!

Kitchen remodel before and after

Remodel before and after

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Bathroom remodel

The Park Danforth

3.4 mi

My son. Rob, daughter Mandi, and I met with Jessica Ennes on Weds Nov. 26 for a tour…read more She was not only professional but delightfully accomondating and thorough. Our experience was definitely positive and encouraging. My initial thoughts of touring were a bit iffy. Jessica reassured my insecurity. Your place is now definitely the right choice for me. She is definitely an asset to your park which was totally amazing!!

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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

1.0

2.1 mi

Fraudulent Marketing. Whenever there is a promotional to attract new residents, they have a buffet…read morestyle meal. A lot of people have walkers and they have two different lines that the residents have to stand in. A lot of residents don't bother coming on those days. SO, the residents are paying for the promotions. My first month I paid 600 extra dollars for my husband to eat there, and he didn't. Very rude to us about it. Then my husband was ex communicated where he couldn't even go to the movies with me. I was being heavily surveiled. Kitchen use? Forget it. Some residents think they own it. Wash clothes? My neighbor always came in. Moving my plants out? All of a sudden a landscaping truck showed up, The DEI hires, residents to the back parking lot. One time in the laundry room, two workers came in to take out the trash. Flung the full industrialized size trash bag up enough to almost hit me in the head. No warning and no apologies, only smirks. You have white old rich people and you have People of Color servants. What could possibly go wrong? I used my husbands car one day, next day flat tire. I rented a van and left overnight, got a puncture in back tire It goes on and on. Biggest lie is that it isn't assisted living, when clearly it is because my mother lives there and needs some assistance. There are several residents that need help finding their apartment. JUST STAY AWAY FROM THERE!

From the owner: We believe that Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living is so much more than walls and windows -…read moreit's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living, our management teams live onsite, and are available 24 hours a day. Our food is truly made from scratch, and served right to your table along with a smile from our friendly staff.

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Giles Eye Care

4.3

(6 reviews)

2.7 mi

Dr. Dejan Varagic was personable, professional for my annual, and made the appointment enjoyable. I…read moreespecially loved his "keep blinking" line, which was both humorous and perfectly directive. Highly recommend!

I've been with Dr. Giles now for 15 years. He is the best. He explains everything clearly in…read morelayman's terms, and always takes the time to make sure all of your questions are answer. Also his staff is great, especially his optician Jim, so helpful. I recommend them high.

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Coastal Manor

(3 reviews)

My beloved grandfather was a resident here for the past 6 months and he received exceptional care…read moreand support from staff. He felt loved and cared for and he loved them in return. I worked in 2 skilled / nursing facilities in this state for 4 years very recently. I not only personally but professionally know good and bad facilities. This is a good facility. It is on the smaller side but has more of a homey vibe to it than many other facilities. It also seemed to be conducive to staff being able to spend more time with residents and really build good, trusting relationships with them. He was in a 3 person room and it was managed well so that everyone had as much privacy as possible and were treated with respect. My grandfather just passed away at this facility this past week and my mother and I were with him. The outpouring of love and kindness that we received from staff, and that was also given to him in his final day just proved all the more that he spent his final months in the best place he could have been. There are literal angels working here. I can't say enough good about Coastal Manor, but thank you for taking such good care of one of the most important men in my life.

If I could give 0 stars, I would. Let me explain... My grandfather who was put on hospice, was put…read morein a room with 2 other men, and absolutely no privacy. The room was completely open & the tiny curtain that was there didn't cover anything and wasn't used to separate the patients. Our first interaction was walking into the room and the room mate on the commode in FRONT of my grandfather. The second interaction was a staff member giving my grandfather meds, I asked what medications they were because he's on hospice and there was a lot of pills. It took the staff member 20 minutes to see what the meds were and couldn't pronounce 1 of them. My grandfather could not swallow and was choking on pills, water, food, etc.; the staff member was forcing the pills into his mouth and I had to step in and tell her no more medications and told my grandfather to spit the pills out. There was also no railings on the bed & every day when we went to visit, my grandfather was falling out of the bed. He was dependent, with no mobility so he could not reposition himself. As a family, we requested that another hospice agency come in and take over his care and to be moved to another facility. The hospice nurse talked to the other facility & agency, and told them he was "eating and drinking fine and doing good". Complete lie. The man couldn't swallow anything and was uncomfortable, in pain & having absent seizures (if they paid attention, that would've been noticed). The nurses at coastal manor were extremely rude to me, when calling to check on him and when asking questions about his care. At one point, they pretty much called me dumb and told me "I didn't know what I was talking about". I don't claim to know everything, however I do work in healthcare and this is my third grandparent to go on hospice and pass. I know the logistics of the process and steps that need to be taken. The hospice agency and this facility did nothing, but cause more distress to my grandfather. We finally made the decision to send him to the hospital, to get another hospice agency to assess him. The assistant director of nursing, care manager & hospice nurse, threatened us by saying "your grandfather won't be admit to the hospital. Your grandfather won't be admitted or accepted to other hospice facility. He'll be sent further away up north". NONE of this happened. He was admitted to the hospital and accepted to the other hospice facility. Where he got the correct medications, was able to be comfortable and pain free, and eventually passed with dignity. They did not send his belongings to the hospital with him. When the family went to pick up the belongings, they didn't know what patient we were talking about. Family had to go into the basement and look for the belongings, where there was hundreds of boxes of patient belongings. We find the belongings and look to see if that's everything, nope. The one thing we wanted, wasn't there. A photo frame that had a picture of our grandmother. We ask where it is and told "I don't know. You can look in his old room". The picture was on someone else's night stand (not where we had put it prior). This is not a place you send a person you love and care about. The staff do not care about the patients, it's not a good environment for patients. The place is gross and has so many problems. We also overheard a staff member say "I hate this job." As well as multiple staff members going out for cigarettes and going straight to patient care, without washing their hands. There was also trash bags in the hallway and just a dingy environment.

Sunnybrook Senior Living

4.5

sunnybrook is exceptionally well staffed with friendly helpful people. It's also very clean and the…read morefood is prepared exceptionally well. I highly recommend it.

Sunnybrook Senior Living is an amazing little community! The residents are all very interesting…read more The Administrative staff (front desk, facility management, the kitchen and servers, and the nurses) are all great! Then of course the volunteers and the people who come regularly to help the residents. There is a walking path by the pond, with raised beds and benches along the paved walking path. Inside the residents can play the piano in one of the sitting areas, enjoy a sit by the fire, a cup of coffee in the cafe, or a game of ping pong! There are weekly movie nights, card games, painting and crafts, as well as pool table alongside corn-hole! They have a family/friends breakfast every month! So if a loved one is seeking assisted living Sunnybrook is as good, as it gets in the greater Brunswick area.

Scarborough Terrace

My father moved in about 5 weeks ago. We got him one of the smaller rooms, but it is very clean,…read morecomfortable and cozy. It has a nice big window with a view and sunlight most of the day. Love how we can get so much done on site like haircuts, doctor's appt, podiatrist/foot care, physical therapy, prescriptions, etc. I'm really happy my Dad is living there. He is being well cared for and is working on getting his strength back after some serious health issues. The staff has been very responsive, and Sarah has been great about sharing information/updates. Also, he tells me the food is EXCELLENT.

Ledgewood Manor

We have an adult son with severe dementia. He has been at Ledgewood for four years. The nursing…read morestaff is extremely professional. They call us anytime there is a change in his condition. What I like best about Ledgewood is its unpretentious down-to-earth atmosphere. The emphasis is on giving the residents a home-like experience.

Avita of Stroudwater

Excellent client services provided to those with dementia. It's the staff, it's the staff. It's the…read morestaff.

Patrons and prospective employees should beware that this business does not treat their staff well…read moreat all. Do not be fooled by the beautiful facility. Management is extremely unprofessional and disrespectful toward people trying to get jobs with this company. There is a systematic problem that trickles down from the Executive Director to the rest of the staff. You will even notice that the front reception desk is rarely attended to and there is no one answering phones or returning calls. One can only imagine how their elderly residents are being treated by staff members when the facility does not value the hard workers caring for them. They should be ashamed of themselves.

Barron Center

Both my parents were admitted right before Christmas and also right before the Covid out break…read more Starting with Lisa the admission director, the nurse managers and social workers they all have been great. Everyone has been kind and professional. My parents are safe and well cared for. I am grateful for all the staffs hard work communications and kindness. Nancy G.

beware...this is the worst assisted living facility i have ever experienced. at first it seemed…read moreacceptable for my mother after the tour, but once admitted we were horrified. my mother was neglected/ignored. the staff was noticeably unhappy and moral was extremely low. the staff turnaround was ridiculious. beyond lack of care and services. food was horrible. activities were more like arts and crafts for a preschool. you would think for the money we paid my mother would be treated with diginity and respect, but she was treated like she was a burden. if you are thinking of moving a loved-one here - don't! i wouldn't let a cockroach live here.

New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland

4.4

(8 reviews)

My mother and my father have benefitted from NER in the past 2 years (2025-26)…read more No one wants to need these services, but they are amazing. The facility is dated but well maintained. The food is borderline unhealthy, but no one is going to starve. However, the care is exceptional. My mother ended up here at 86 after a major emergency abdominal surgery - she thrived and returned to baseline. After dealing with "regular" (but very fancy) rehab for our father (88) after a fall, we transferred him to NER in a pique of frustration. Staff was fabulous and, most importantly, communicated reality. Dad's outcome was less positive - but NER was honest with us where regular rehab was clearly just stringing us along. We had already paid for a very nice assisted living spot for Dad - and ultimately felt the regular rehab just churned Medicare for money. NER was efficient and honest. They helped with the difficult discussions with Dad about not returning home. If I won the lottery - I would help them build a better facility - but the staff here is top notch.

Tremendous care for my two weeks of rehab after I was discharged from the hospital after 30 days…read more New England rehab has the best trained employees in all areas of expertise.

HillHouse Assisted Living

(3 reviews)

My father has been at Hillhouse for about a year now. He's very comfortable and knows that they'll…read moretake good care of him. That's not an easy thing; he lived with my wife and me for the previous 12 years. The people at HillHouse are wonderful; they seem to have endless patience with the residents. They all pay attention. Any time I call, whoever answers the phone always seems to know how Dad is doing, what kind of day he's had and so on. It's amazing. Honestly, I don't know what I would have done if I had not found HillHouse when Dad needed more care than we could provide.

My mom has been here for a couple years now and is thriving. The staff is what makes the…read moredifference. ITs such a difficult decision to make, but I know she is so much healthier now, and more animated to talk to. Thanks folks, and God Bless.

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