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Community overview

Holiday Woods at Canco is an independent senior living community in Portland, Maine, near the Back Cove area, with newly renovated common spaces and maintained grounds. The monthly rate includes a private apartment, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping and linen laundering, scheduled local transportation, basic utilities and a calendar of daily events. Personal care is not provided by the community itself; residents can arrange services from third-party providers, including some that lease space on site.

Search description

Holiday Woods at Canco is an independent senior living community at 257 Canco Rd in Portland, Maine, with apartments, meals and activities.

Care & support

Residents may receive support from third-party caregivers who lease space inside the community, or continue with caregivers they already know, and pay only for the services they choose.

Care & support

Third-party services listed include physical, occupational and speech therapies, wound care, medication management, and non-clinical help such as grooming, mobility assistance and medication reminders.

Care & support

A wearable GPS device offering 24/7 emergency medical and personal assistance is available to residents, both inside the community and away from it.

Rooms & living spaces

Apartment options include studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and one- and two-bedroom cottages.

Rooms & living spaces

Apartment features include a kitchenette, refrigerator, patio or balcony, washer and dryer hookups, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and wheelchair accessible units.

Rooms & living spaces

In-apartment Wi-Fi and cable TV are wired and ready at move-in for one flat fee included in the monthly bill.

Dining & meals

Three freshly prepared meals are served daily in the dining room with table service, and lunch and supper offer made-to-order entrees.

Dining & meals

A private dining room is available for special events with family.

Activities & connection

The Engage Life program builds a calendar of events around six areas, including social connection, lifelong learning, health and fitness, creative expression and spiritual fellowship.

Activities & connection

Seasonal Social Series events have included a harvest tasting table, a makers market featuring residents' handmade wares, and a holiday soirée.

Shared spaces & amenities

Shared spaces include a library, game room, activity room, community center, large-screen TV lounge, community fireplace and fitness equipment.

Shared spaces & amenities

The community also offers a barber and beauty salon, laundry facilities, a business center, a garden and parking, with garage parking available. Pets are welcome.

Shared spaces & amenities

Complimentary scheduled transportation is provided for local errands and appointments.

Location & getting around

The community is at 257 Canco Road in Portland, close to Canco Woods, Payson Park and Hadlock Field, home of the Portland Sea Dogs.