Nursing homes in Portland, ME

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Portland, part of the Cumberland area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.8★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Portland, Maine, have access to four nursing home facilities located across the 04102, 04103, and 04112 ZIP codes. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these Cumberland County centers hold an average overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars. While no local facilities currently hold a 5-star rating, Cedars Nursing Care Center stands out as the highest-rated option in the city with a 4-star designation.

Homes
4
Avg overall
3.8★
+0.7 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 3.8★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
3 (75%)
3
1 (25%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Portland

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Portland

  • All homes in Portland score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
  • 4 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER at 4★.
  • 1 of 4 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Portland

  1. 1
    CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER
    CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER, INC · Medium
    4.0
  2. 2
    BARRON CENTER
    CITY OF PORTLAND · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    Seaside Nursing And Retirement Home
    FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  4. 4
    Fallbrook Commons
    NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATES · Medium
    3.0

All homes in Portland

CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER
CEDARS NURSING CARE CENTER, INC · Medium · Not for Profit
4.04044
BARRON CENTER
CITY OF PORTLAND · Large · Government
4.04044
Seaside Nursing And Retirement Home
FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.04042
Fallbrook Commons
NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATES · Medium · Not for Profit
3.03043

Best by sub-rating in Portland

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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