Hospital in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME has 2 licensed hospitals listed on ElderCareCosts.
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Hospital context in Portland
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2 hospitals in Portland
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
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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 Bureau- Southern Maine Agency on Aging(207) 396-6500smaaa.org
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
- Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
- Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
- Maine’s Aging & Disability Resource Centers1-877-353-3771maine4a.org
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
- Portland VA Clinicva.gov
Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Portland.
- Elderly and Adults with Disabilities WaiverOfficial program page
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 →
Questions families ask
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