Nursing Home Star Ratings in Portland, ME

Yes — Maine Medicaid (MaineCare / HCBS Waivers) can cover skilled nursing facility room, board, and care for eligible residents. Income is typically limited to ~$1,737/mo with a 60-month asset look-back. Use our free Medicaid screener for Portland.

CMS Care Compare lists 4 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities in Portland. This does not include assisted living communities, which are state-licensed separately.

Overall ratings combine health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures on a 1–5 scale. Five stars is above average; one or two stars warrants extra research before choosing.

Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay — not long-term custodial care. For long stays, Medicaid or private pay typically applies.

Portland nursing homes average 4 overall stars across 4 CMS-rated facilities — 0.8 stars above the CMS national average (~3.2). 4 facilities earn 4–5 stars; 0 rate 1–2 stars and warrant extra research.

Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care and are CMS-rated. Assisted living in Portland supports daily activities but not skilled nursing — avg ~$4,900/mo. MaineCare / HCBS Waivers may cover long-term nursing care for eligible residents; assisted living room and board is typically private pay.