Elder Services of Portland | 1145 Brighton Ave | Portland, Maine 04102 | (207) 828-6849

services list

Alzheimer's & Dementia
Adult Day Programs
Assessment & Evaluation
Health Care Services
Information, Support & Advocacy
Nursing Facilities

Adult Day Programs
ProgramBarron Center: Adult Day Health Program
AgencyOffice of Elder Affairs, Department of Health & Human Services, City of Portland
DescriptionAdult Day Services offer supportive, daytime care that enables individuals living alone or with family to remain at home. We offer a specialized program for clients with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, and provide much-needed respite for caregivers.
Address1145 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Phone541-6620
Hours7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
EMaillsw@portlandmaine.gov
Websitewww.portlandmaine.gov/hhs/esphome.asp
Payment InformationMedicaid/MaineCare, Home Based Care, Section 61, Private Pay, VA Funding
Income Eligibility GuidelinesProgram Specific
Age Requirements50 +

Assessment & Evaluation
ProgramAGES (Alzheimer’s Geriatric Evaluation Services)
AgencyUniversity of New England
DescriptionProfessional evaluation of persons experiencing memory loss or other signs of dementia. Appointments available in Portland one day a week.
Phone1-800-930-2437
Hours8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Payment InformationPrivate Pay, Sliding Scale

Health Care Services
ProgramGeriatric Psychiatry Division
AgencyMaine Medical Center
DescriptionInpatient psychiatry program, outpatient clinic, assessment, psychotherapy and diagnostic testing.
Address22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04101
PhoneOutpatient: 662-2221; Inpatient: 662-2416
Hours8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Websitewww.mmc.org/mmc_services/mentalhealthcaregeriatricdefault.htm
Payment InformationPrivate Insurance, Medicaid/MaineCare, Medicare
Age Requirements62+

Information, Support & Advocacy
ProgramInformation, Case Management, Funding for Respite Services, Support Groups, SafeReturn Program
AgencyMaine Alzheimer’s Association
DescriptionThe statewide resource on Alzheimer's disease & related disorders. Provides information, comprehensive referral list, education, care consultation, & support services to families & professionals. The SafeReturn program is a national registry that aids in the recovery of people with Alzheimer's who become lost.
Address170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04107
Phone24-hour Helpline: 1-800-660-2871; Office: 772-0115
Hours24 hours
EMailrobyn.berry@alz.org
Websitewww.alz.org/maine -- contains a forum for caregivers
Payment Informationno charge

Nursing Facilities
ProgramBarron Center
AgencyDepartment of Health & Human Services, City of Portland
Description219 bed nursing care facility. Provides skilled care and long term nursing home care. Includes a 50 bed specialized Alzheimer unit.
Address1145 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Phone541-6500
Hours24 hours
EMailkmp@portlandmaine.gov
Websitewww.portlandmaine.gov/hhs/barronctr.asp
Payment InformationPrivate pay, Medicaid/MaineCare, Medicaid, Private Insurance