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10 Best Nursing Homes in Portland, CT
Portland is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 32 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Portland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Portland is about $6,524, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 286 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mansfield Center, North Windham and Atwoodville.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
East Ridge Manor is an assisted living community located in the historic town of Meriden, CT. Situated in New Haven County, half way between New Haven and Hartford, Meriden is home to some of the most beautiful views in the state. At East Ridge Residential Care, you can be sure that the staff's...
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Cost of nursing homes in Portland, CT
The average cost of senior living in Portland is $6,524 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Hartford Center, CT with an average of $5,964 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Portland, CT vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Portland, CT vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Portland
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Portland
Hoffman Summerwood Community in West Hartford, CT
5.0
My parents are very happy and comfortable at the Hoffman community. The place is clean and well maintained. Everyone there is so nice, from the residents to the staff members. The food is good and they have so many activities.
Ocean Meadow Memory Care in Clinton, CT
5.0
They have been great.
It is a smaller facility so it feels much homier. The staff seems to be very in tune with all of the residents there. They get really personalized care, we really could not be happier. I looked at 4 different places and this one was by far the best and the least the ...
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The Village at South Farms in Middletown, CT
3.6
I'm mostly happy with the facility. My mom enjoys the activities, & the staff are all very nice & friendly. The 2 negatives are the food has to be purchased from 1 supplier & the food is very bland & tasteless. The soups have little in them & my mom is used to the very chunky loaded with ...
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Portland nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Portland nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Portland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Portland nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Portland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portland nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, CTNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, CTNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, CTNational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36%
0.4%
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Colebrook Village at Hebron, Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington and Elmbrook Village at Bozrah are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Portland, Connecticut. See full list of communities.
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