Portland, Maine
The Park Danforth
777 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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- Portland, ME
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About this community
The Park Danforth is a senior living community in Portland, Maine, on a campus that has served Portland since 1881. It offers independent living apartments, assisted living at Clark’s Terrace and subsidized housing. Campus amenities include a wellness center, bistro, hair salon, theater and a garden courtyard.
Care & daily life
These care categories are listed for The Park Danforth. Confirm the specific services, staffing and suitability directly with the community.
Assisted Living
Housing with support for everyday activities; exact services require confirmation.
About this care categoryIndependent Living
Senior-oriented housing for people living independently who want community conveniences.
About this care categoryA closer look at the community
Explore the published details below. Confirm current arrangements and individual needs with The Park Danforth.
Care & support
Clark’s Terrace assisted living includes personal care services, nursing supervision of health issues, medication assistance, telehealth services, service coordination and 24-hour emergency staff.
Independent living services include daily check-in, 24-hour emergency staff and community services coordination. Every independent living apartment has an emergency call system.
Rooms & living spaces
Independent living apartments on Arbor Street and Steven’s Avenue are one- and two-bedroom plans, each with a kitchen, dining area, living room and private bath. Some have balconies, a den or a second bedroom, and apartments are wired for cable and telephone.
Independent living rent includes all utilities except phone and has no community or second person fee. Assisted living at Clark’s Terrace includes three meals a day, housekeeping and personal laundry.
Dining & meals
Residents can eat in the Main Dining Room, which combines waited service and buffet dining, or at the Bistro, which serves made-to-order flatbreads, sandwiches and salads. All dining options are available to-go.
Market-rate apartments can choose from several meal plans, pay-as-you-go meals are available, and residents can cook in their own kitchens. A coffee and tea station is open at all hours.
Activities & connection
Life enrichment includes intellectual programs, movies in the theater, entertainment in the auditorium or garden courtyard, spiritual offerings, Zumba and Tai Chi, resident-led activities and van trips to shopping and cultural events.
Shared spaces & amenities
The campus has a wellness center, bistro, hair salon, theater, creative corner, formal dining room, roof top deck, community gathering rooms, a garden courtyard, and free parking with snow removal.
Location & getting around
The community is convenient to Greater Portland Metro bus lines 2 and 3, and the Portland Amtrak station and Portland International Jetport are nearby.
A fourteen-seat passenger van makes weekly grocery trips and regularly scheduled trips to local shops, banks, pharmacies and restaurants.
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Before you decide
Use these questions when you contact The Park Danforth. They are conversation starters, not claims about what this community offers.
Rooms & accessibility
Which room or suite options are available? Can we see the bathroom, entrances and shared spaces to check whether they meet our accessibility needs?
Dining & everyday life
What meals and dietary options are offered? May we see a current activity schedule and ask how residents choose what to take part in?
Support as needs change
What support is included, who provides it and when? What happens if a resident needs more help than the community can provide?
Costs & moving in
Can we get an itemized quote, including fees and optional services? Is there a waiting list, and what assessments or agreements are needed before moving in?
