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10 Best Nursing Homes in Porter, ME

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Porter nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Porter, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Porter or another care type is right for you. Browse 116 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Porter.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Conway, Ossipee or Kezar Falls.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Porter, ME

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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50 reviews

My mom has been living at Carriage Hill for about 2 years. I visit her frequently and really enjoy seeing the care that she receives and the amenities Carriage Hill has to offer. Not only is the staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...

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Spring Village at Dover

35 Pointe Place, Dover, NH 03820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
76 reviews

I give all 5! It was a wonderful experience for my dad. I have recommended it to many others It really was a wonderful place!

Provides: Memory Care
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Spring Village at Dover is a new 56-bed assisted living community specializing in memory care, conveniently located in the developing Pointe Place neighborhood of Dover, NH. Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, a management and development company with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Living...

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Atria Kennebunk

One Penny Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
58 reviews

The care staff is wonderful there. I really like the employees. It's the policy surrounding accurate personal care needs/assessments, follow up communication and what is being charged for services that are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Kennebunk is a friendly, upscale senior community nestled nearby the rocky shores of the Maine coast. Residents can enjoy the coziness of the gracious common rooms and choose from over 250 activities each month, including concerts in the park, local theatre, shopping trips, and walks along...

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The Residence at Silver Square

100 Sterling Way, Dover, NH 03820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
29 reviews

My FIL was having behavioral issues, they were the only facility willing to take him. The staff has been outstanding in meeting his needs. Conversely Silver Square was no help at all with this situation!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Imagine finally having the time to do the things that make you happy: Catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends, learning a new language, or just relaxing with the people you enjoy. Imagine life without the worries and stresses of maintaining a home. Imagine you...

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Schooner Estates Senior Living

200 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
37 reviews

The facility and everything about it is very nice about Schooner Estates, however the cost is extreme. It is costing nearly [fee removed]per month.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

At Schooner Estates Senior Living Community, we’ve created a home with you in mind. Our spacious, well-appointed apartments and studios, customized services, delicious meals, and wide array of activities make life enjoyable and worry free. We offer Independent living, Assisted Living and...

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Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living

86 Holiday Dr, Portland, ME 04103

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
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9.3
Review Score
57 reviews

I would highly recommend it. We would choose it again for our dad. We are absolutely satisfied. My dad is thriving. The staff is amazing.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Birchwoods at Canco Assisted Living located in beautiful Portland, Maine, combines the care seniors need, the convenience they value, and the independence they cherish.Birchwoods at Canco is beautifully designed with spacious common areas to enjoy with family and friends. Our gracious dining room...

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Langdon Place of Dover

60 Middle Road, Dover, NH 03820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
41 reviews

Overall, we are happy with Langdon Place, particularly with the nursing staff. They are warm, friendly, patient. The place is not well maintained and could be cleaner. We have noted safety issues like...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Please note that the Assisted Living and Memory Care is private pay only. We do not accept Medicaid on either unit. Additionally electric scooters and electric wheelchairs are not permitted. Self propel wheelchairs only and resident must resident on first floor. We have two elevators with three...

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Scarborough Terrace

600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
30 reviews

Any issues that I had were addressed immediately. The room was always clean and laundry done promptly. I found the evening meals bland, sometimes served late; leaving sandwiches dry and hot meals cold. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Scarborough Terrace is a gracious, comfortable assisted living community where we provide a full complement of supportive services and amenities including 24/7 care tailored to meet the individual needs of each resident. Residents enjoy a variety of social, cultural and educational activities....

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The Highlands

30 Governors Way, Topsham, ME 04086

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
25 reviews

My mom passed away at the end of June- I have only positive things to say about The Highlands and their staff. Overall the facilities were great and the staff were very caring to my mom and to my family in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Highlands is located in the historic district of Topsham, next door to Brunswick and Bowdoin College, and 25 miles from Portland, Maine's largest city. The Highlands offers a continuum of care in magnificent natural setting, covering 75 acres complete with meandering walking trails....

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Sunrise of Huntington Common

1 Huntington Common Drive, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
45 reviews

The quality of care rating is more related to staffing and at times the "service of care" was slow. My loved one often complained about the food his statement would always be it didn't have any flavor....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in picturesque Kennebunk Maine, Huntington Common offers the most sophisticated independent retirement living in York County. Just three miles from the ocean and around the corner from quaint downtown Kennebunk, Huntington Common provides the perfect blend of community living and privacy....

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Brookdale Spruce Wood

25 Worthen Road, Durham, NH 03824

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
39 reviews

This is a beautiful facility. The staff is very nice. Nursing care is excellent. I highly recommend Brookdale Spruce Wood to others looking.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Good LifeTucked into more than 15 beautiful acres in the stunning city of Durham, New Hampshire, your new community will feel like home from the moment you arrive. Known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), we provide everything from independent and assisted living to memory care...

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Bellamy Fields

150 Garrison Rd, Dover, NH 03820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.0
Review Score
4 reviews

5s across the board, really. They were wonderful, and I wish we had gotten him there sooner. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far

Provides: Memory Care
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Forestview Manor Assisted Living

153 Parade Road, Meredith, NH 03253

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review Score
33 reviews

It was a great experience for my uncle. They are a very caring facility and we were very happy with them. He has since run out of his own funds so he is on Medicaid now and in a new facility that I found on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Forestview Manor. Serving area seniors since 2005, we are a campus comprised of three beautiful, residential buildings nestled on 15 wooded acres in Meredith, New Hampshire. We offer intimate, secure, loving memory care assisted living for those who are unsuccessful living at home...

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75 State Street

75 State St, Portland, ME 04101

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
17 reviews

What I like the most about the 75 State Street community is the clear communication between administrators and staff regarding policies. All alerts or policy changes that I am appraised of go to my son and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Located in the beautiful port side city of Portland, Maine, Seventy-Five State Street is an active and vibrant community within a community. Established in 1854, we are one of the oldest not for profits in the city and enjoy a stellar reputation of high-quality care and services for people of all...

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Fallbrook Woods

60 Merrymeeting Dr, Portland, ME 04103

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
8 reviews

When we decided to place Mom in memory care we based our decision solely on how she would be received and cared for. [name removed] and [name removed] made the decision hands down for Fallbrook Woods....

Provides: Memory Care

Fallbrook Woods -- Maine's leading memory-care community -- is engaging individuals in meaningful ways, by keeping choices in mind.Nestled on 17 acres in Portland's North Deering neighborhood, Fallbrook Woods offers choices that promote the mental, spiritual, social and physical well-being of the...

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Bay Square at Yarmouth

27 Forest Falls Drive, Yarmouth, ME 04096

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
8.0
Review Score
30 reviews

Every staff member at Bay Square is fully engaged and always willing to lend a hand in any situation. They are kind, thoughtful, and patient at all times. Most importantly, from the leadership staff to the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Like a grand seaside inn, Bay Square at Yarmouth extends a warm and majestic invitation to all who come its way. Inside, the atmosphere is filled with joy of family, fond memories and proud traditions. Welcome to Senior living 'the way it was meant to be!' Splendidly located just beyond the...

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Wentworth Home

795 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
5 reviews

My loved one is currently a resident at Wentworth Home and everything about the experience has been great so far. This facility has been great. We're very happy with Wentworth Home. I would recommend this...

Provides: Assisted Living

Wentworth Home — Exceptional Care at an Affordable Price Our warm and welcoming environment provides around the clock nursing staff with assistance tailored to each individual; delicious home cooked meals and engaging social activities and events. With the help of our outstanding employees,...

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The Landing At Saco Bay

392 Main St, Saco, ME 04072

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
1 review

Not share apartments elderly disabled adults living in their homes and restrictive cash payments will not stop to the public sector as they are being treated at a new doctors facility in hospitals for...

Provides: Memory Care
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Sentry Hill At York Harbor

2 Victoria Ct, York, ME 03909

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.9
Review Score
26 reviews

Friendly and caring staff My mil says she feels spoiled by the staff. She enjoys all of the activities Has met a bestie there and is really happy MIL love her room. Just wish it was more updated with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Sentry Hill at York Harbor is the preeminent retirement community in New England beautifully situated on 12 acres within easy walking distance of historic York Village and York Harbor. Designed after the style of the grand hotels of the 1890's; senior living at Sentry Hill offers a retirement...

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The Grande at South Portland

25 Country Club Rd, Portland, ME 04106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
Review Score
25 reviews

Nursing care has been very inconsistent. Anyone who needs a lot of care, I do not recommend no matter how much they say they can meet their needs My mother is now independent enough to wait for what she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We are proud to introduce The Grande at South Portland, where you can experience the luxury Maine senior living you desire with the professional care you need.Bridge Senior Living has been proudly serving the residents of since 2019, and now, more Portland-area residents can experience our...

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Golden View Health Care Assisted Living

19 NH Route 104, Meredith, NH 03253

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
Review Score
12 reviews

There is not enough staff and not enough contact with doctors here at Golden View Assisted Living. Some staff are not trained enough. For the amount of money paid by residents, there should be more and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

A locally managed, independent non-profit communityIn 2000, Golden View opened The Inn, which has provided seniors of the Lakes Region and beyond with quality assisted living services since opening its doors. With the addition of The Terrace/Cottage in 2014, Golden View was able to offer another...

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The Enclave of Scarborough

18 Black Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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3 Floor plans available
7.5
Review Score
53 reviews

It is a very caring facility where I feel the staff from the cleaners to activities treat everyone with such kindness and feels like genuine relationships. I would not hesitate to recommend. Has a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just seven miles south of Portland, The Enclave of Scarborough is a vibrant senior living community where older adults can live more independently, with discreet support from a caring, 24-hour staff.Enclave of Scarborough is convenient to local beaches, nature preserves, shopping and...

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Watson Fields

201 Watson Rd, Dover, NH 03820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
4
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7.0
Review Score
2 reviews

Most rooms are shared with one bathroom per two residents. Showers are scheduled once weekly. Communication between staff and families is wonderful. Overall a fabulous place for your loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Landing At Cape Elizabeth

78 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
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2 reviews

My mother moved to the Landing (fka Village Crossing) 3+ years ago and had a very good experience despite all the challenges associated with Covid. The staff at the Landing were fantastic and always...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Norway Center

29 Marion Avenue, Norway, ME 04268

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Norway Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Norway, Maine. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. Norway's Residential Care has its own living room area, and dining room.

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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to nursing homes
Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

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There are 116 nursing homes near Porter, Maine. See the full list.

The best nursing home facilities near you in Porter, Maine are Carriage Hill Assisted Living, Spring Village at Dover, and Atria Kennebunk. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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