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Aging-in-Place Services in Portland, ME

11,621 seniors in Portland deserve to stay home safely. Find certified contractors for every senior living need - from grab bars to dementia remodels.

11,621 seniors over 65 (Census ACS) Northeast region Cold Snowy climate

Services Available in Portland

Explore all senior living services available in Portland, Maine.

11,621 Seniors over 65 in Portland (Census ACS)
17.0% Of population over 65
1955 Median home built year
$12,000 Monthly nursing home cost in ME
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Portland homes built before 1990 were not designed for aging in place. With a median home year of 1955, most Portland homes lack grab bars, accessible bathrooms, and safe entryways. The CDC reports 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls each year - and 3 million fall-related injuries are treated in emergency rooms annually. Don't wait for the fall.

Financial Assistance for Maine Seniors

  • Medicaid Waiver: Maine HCBS Waiver for Older Adults - covers home modifications for qualifying seniors
  • State Grant Program: MaineHousing Home Repair Program
  • VA Benefits: Togus VA Regional Office - eligible veterans may receive full coverage
  • Area Agency on Aging: Maine State Plan on Aging

Free: Fall Risk Home Audit Checklist

Walk through every room in your Portland home and identify fall hazards before they cause an $18,658 hospital stay (NCOA).

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Senior population: 65+ estimates from the US Census ACS 5-year data, 2019-2023.