Portland, ME has 15 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,243/mo. That's roughly in line with the Maine state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Portland has 30 beds, against 8 statewide.
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Median monthly price, Portland
$8,243/mo
Estimated range $7,713 – $9,501
● Portland $8,243 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Portland runs about $45 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby cities: South Portland · Falmouth · Westbrook · Old Orchard Beach · Gorham
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Portland.
The typical licensed assisted living provider in Portland has 30 beds, against 8 across Maine. They range from 2 to 170.
Portland, in Cumberland County, has about 68,854 residents. About 11,616 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $79,540.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Portland's median assisted living cost is about 0% higher than the Maine state median.
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