Senior care in Portland.
Across Portland, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 04101
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 04101
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Portland.
Portland is the seat of Cumberland County and sits on a peninsula on Casco Bay. We help families across the Old Port, Munjoy Hill, the West End, Back Cove and Deering Center.
In Maine, personal care agencies that provide non-medical help at home must be licensed by the Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification.
Tell us where in Portland you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Cumberland County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
MaineCare Section 19 waiver in Cumberland County
MaineCare’s Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities may pay for personal care, home delivered meals, respite, emergency response systems and home changes. It is for older adults and adults with disabilities who qualify by need and income and want to stay at home instead of a nursing home. Call the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center line at 1-877-353-3771 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging, which can help with the MaineCare long-term care application. AgeMaine can also point you to local help: 207-396-6500.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Portland and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Portland.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
AgeMaine
The area agency on aging for Cumberland and York Counties, formerly Southern Maine Agency on Aging, with a Portland center on Congress Street.
207-396-6500Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Portland?
Yes. We help families across Portland and nearby communities, including South Portland, Westbrook and Falmouth.
How much does home care cost in Portland?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Cumberland County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Portland?
Start with AgeMaine at 207-396-6500.
How do I get help paying for home care in Portland?
MaineCare’s Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities may pay for personal care, home delivered meals, respite, emergency response systems and home changes. It is for older adults and adults with disabilities who qualify by need and income and want to stay at home instead of a nursing home. Call the statewide Aging and Disability Resource Center line at 1-877-353-3771 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging, which can help with the MaineCare long-term care application.
Where can I find dementia support in Portland?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Portland?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Portland is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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