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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

830 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

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(207) 517-0484

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,973
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,004
Two Bedroom
Estimated $6,155

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,929
  • Average State Price: $4,957
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living Description

    Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living is a community that offers independent living and is about 2.6 miles outside Portland, Maine and is part of the Hawthorn Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 13 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 50 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 14 communities in Portland
  • Ranking in State: 71 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Ashton Gardens is highly praised for its beautiful, well-maintained building and grounds, and lovely apartments.
    • Many reviewers highlight the caring and responsive staff, contributing to a welcoming and family-like atmosphere among residents.
    • Residents enjoy a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, bingo, and planned outings, with transportation provided for appointments and shopping.
    • The community is described as a wonderful place for seniors, offering independence and a range of apartment sizes and floor plans.
    • Several reviews mention the quality of meals, though one noted the dining room can be cold.
    • The transition to independent living is made easy and welcoming by the exceptional staff, bringing peace of mind to families.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • One reviewer suggests there is always room for improvement but overall finds it a good place to live.
    • Another mentions that while the staff is friendly and the community is positive, the meal service could be more efficient and better suited to residents' preferences.

    Negative Reviews:

    • A review criticizes the community for being understaffed and focused more on appearances than values, advising potential residents to consider other options.
    • An individual claims to have been unfairly dismissed from employment at the community, citing discrimination.


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    Health

    Medication reminders


    Services

    Weekly housekeeping and linen service


    Activities

    Planned activities and events

    Fitness programs

    Gardens

    Concerts

    Theater

    Writing classes


    Community Amenities

    Fitness center

    Guest suite


    Room Amenities

    All utilities

    Cable TV service


    Dining

    Three chef-prepared meals daily

    Homemade meals

    Tempting desserts

    Nutritional choices

    Snacks and beverages

    Gracious dining room


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation

    Transportation to doctor’s appointments

    Shopping trips

    Group outings

    Day trips



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Portland which is 2.6 miles away and has a population of 66,881 (large town).
    • The average income is $72,311, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 49.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 44 days of snow and 205 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 40.3 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 5.48% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 13.8% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 83% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.96 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.03 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.21 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.1 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 284.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Shaw's
    1.3 miles away
    Veranda Asian Market
    1.9 miles away
    Rosemont Market
    2.1 miles away
    Hannaford
    2.1 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    2.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    BEDFORD & FOREST (USM)
    2.2 miles away
    693
    2.3 miles away
    Congress St + India St
    2.3 miles away
    423
    2.3 miles away
    38
    2.3 miles away

    Banks

    Cumberland County Federal Credit Union
    1.2 miles away
    Town & Country
    1.3 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.4 miles away
    Bath Savings Institution
    1.4 miles away
    People's United Bank
    2.1 miles away

    Hospitals

    Brighton Medical Center
    2.4 miles away
    Maine Medical Center
    2.8 miles away
    Mercy Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
    3.2 miles away
    Southern Maine Health Care
    18.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.0 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.8 miles away
    CVS
    7.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Endodontic Associates
    2.0 miles away
    Portland Smiles
    4.9 miles away
    Main Street Dental
    5.2 miles away
    The Art of Dentistry
    6.4 miles away
    Orthodontic Associates
    7.4 miles away

    Parks

    Edward Payson Park
    0.8 miles away
    Payson Hill Recreation Area
    0.9 miles away
    Pine Grove Park
    1.0 miles away
    H5
    1.0 miles away
    G5
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Congress Plaza Shopping Center
    2.3 miles away
    Union Station Plaza Shopping Center
    3.0 miles away
    Westgate Shopping Plaza
    3.1 miles away
    Jetport Plaza
    4.8 miles away
    Mallside Plaza
    5.1 miles away

    Culture

    St. Lawrence Arts Center
    2.1 miles away
    Mayo Street Arts
    2.2 miles away
    Merrill Auditorium
    2.4 miles away
    Grant Wahlquist Gallery
    2.6 miles away
    Elizqbeth Moss Gallery
    2.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Monte's Fine Foods
    0.7 miles away
    Veranda Noodle Bar
    1.0 miles away
    Veranda Thai
    1.0 miles away
    Portland House of Pizza
    1.2 miles away
    Amato's
    1.3 miles away

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