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The Woods At Canco
257 Canco Rd, Portland, ME 04103
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The Woods At Canco Description
The Woods At Canco is a community that offers independent living and is about 2.2 miles outside Portland, Maine and is part of the Holiday Retirement network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 making it the 7th 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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for the senior living community are generally positive, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, engaging activities, and the helpfulness of the staff. One review detailed a gracious tour experience, including a lively lunch with residents and a comprehensive tour of the facilities and available apartments. Another review praised staff members Elaine and Molly for going above and beyond to accommodate a resident's needs, leading to the decision to move into The Woods.
Several reviews emphasize the community's vibrant lifestyle, mentioning activities, crafts, entertainment, and the quality of meals prepared by a caring chef. The importance of relationships and support during difficult times was also noted. The cleanliness, maintenance, and friendly staff received positive comments, as did the beautiful units, scenery, and secure environment.
However, there were a few criticisms, including one review that mentioned "horrible management" without further details, and another that was not satisfied with the dining experience. Despite these few negative remarks, the overall sentiment is that the community offers a warm, homey atmosphere with delicious food and is a great place for independent senior living, particularly highlighted in a review about the community in Portland, Maine.
One detailed review shared a personal story about the compassionate assistance received from the staff, particularly Kathy, during a challenging time of moving a loved one from a rehab center to The Woods. This review, along with another mentioning the positive changes under new ownership and management, underscores the community's commitment to resident satisfaction and care.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Portland which is 2.2 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
- 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.
- 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
Veranda Asian Market
1.0 miles awayShaw's
1.2 miles awayHannaford
1.6 miles awayHannaford Grocery Store
1.7 miles awayTrader Joe's
1.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
85
1.6 miles away54
1.6 miles awayBEDFORD & FOREST (USM)
1.6 miles away38
1.7 miles away39
1.7 miles awayBanks
Cumberland County Federal Credit Union
0.9 miles awayTown & Country
1.1 miles awayBank of America
1.2 miles awayBath Savings Institution
1.2 miles awayNorway Savings Bank
1.4 miles awayHospitals
Brighton Medical Center
1.4 miles awayMaine Medical Center
2.2 miles awayMercy Hospital
2.5 miles awayMercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
2.5 miles awaySouthern Maine Health Care
17.8 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.1 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayRite Aid
2.3 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
3.2 miles awayCVS
6.9 miles awayDentists
Endodontic Associates
1.2 miles awayPortland Smiles
3.9 miles awayMain Street Dental
4.3 miles awayOrthodontic Associates
6.5 miles awayScarborough Dental Associates
7.2 miles awayParks
Canco Woods
0.1 miles awayUniversity Park
0.4 miles awayEdward Payson Park
0.4 miles awayPayson Hill Recreation Area
0.5 miles awayBack Cove Trail North park
0.6 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Congress Plaza Shopping Center
2.2 miles awayWestgate Shopping Plaza
2.2 miles awayUnion Station Plaza Shopping Center
2.3 miles awayJetport Plaza
3.8 miles awayMallside Plaza
4.1 miles awayCulture
Mayo Street Arts
2.0 miles awayMerrill Auditorium
2.1 miles awaySt. Lawrence Arts Center
2.1 miles awayPortland Stage Company
2.3 miles awayPortland Performing Arts Center
2.3 miles awayRestaurants
Otto Pizza
0.5 miles awayMonte's Fine Foods
0.6 miles awaySusan's Fish and Chips
0.6 miles awayPo Boys & Pickles
0.6 miles awayLuis's Arepera and Grill
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