Blanchard House in Portland, ME

Blanchard House is an assisted living community in Portland, ME.

Information last verified:

154 Clark Street, Portland, ME 04102

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.9 from 66 reviews
5 stars
36
4 stars
11
3 stars
6
2 stars
3
1 stars
10

Overall Review of Blanchard House

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Housing help for homelessness

Residents repeatedly describe getting support to avoid or overcome homelessness.

A large number of reviewers say the organization helped them find housing, stay housed, or get through homelessness, with several writing that they would not have been able to manage without that help. Some reviewers also mention specific forms of assistance like housing vouchers, and others describe the day-to-day relief of having a place to go when they were on the streets.

common 15 reviews mention this

Courteous, understanding staff

Many reviewers praise staff for being polite, warm, and helpful.

Across multiple reviews, residents describe staff as courteous, polite, and understanding, often mentioning the front desk and the way questions were answered. Several reviewers also point to specific staff member help and describe a welcoming, supportive tone.

common 3 reviews mention this

Mental health support and access

Reviewers mention mental health supports, including help for anxiety.

Some residents describe activities or support they connected to managing anxiety and stress. Others highlight understanding staff when mental health is part of the support needs, while a separate reviewer says they did not receive mental health services.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication problems at the front desk

A few reviewers report negative, dismissive interactions with the front desk.

At least a couple of reviews describe discouraging communication, including being told to wait a long time or a lack of capability to help with follow-up. Another reviewer uses harsher language about staff behavior, pointing to a more hostile experience when requests were not handled as expected.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Inconsistent help for everyone

Some reviewers say they or others did not receive the help expected.

While many reviews are positive about getting assistance, a few describe outcomes that did not match what was needed, including a reviewer who says clients were neglected and another who says their friend could not get help. One additional review questions the organization’s purpose, describing it as focused on funding rather than providing what people need.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 7 resident community capacity 7 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (2 miles away) Portland International Jetport (2 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital Infusion Unit (0.2 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center - Chaplain's Office (0.5 miles)
  • The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (0.5 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Portland Public Health Division (0.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Mercy Hospital Behavioral Health (0.2 miles)
  • MDA Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center - Jay G Hayden Ii MD (0.4 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center - Robert V MC Carley MD (0.4 miles)
  • Jeanblanc William D MD - Maine Medical Center (0.4 miles)
  • Whittier Eric J Do (0.4 miles)
  • Greater Portland Pediatric Associates (0.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Yordprom Coffee Shop (0.2 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee + Bakery (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Bintliff's American Cafe (0.6 miles)
  • The Holy Donut (0.6 miles)
  • The Gelato Fiasco (0.8 miles)
  • Novare Res Bier Cafe (0.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Uncharted Tea (0.2 miles)
  • Hot Suppa (0.2 miles)
  • Bao Bao Dumpling House (0.3 miles)
  • Little Tap House (0.3 miles)
  • Artemisia Cafe (0.5 miles)
  • Becky's Diner (0.5 miles)
  • Leeward (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Wellness Connection of Maine (0.3 miles)
  • The Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Newport Strategies (0.8 miles)
  • Apothecary By Design (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Congress Square Park (0.4 miles)
  • Western Promenade Park (0.4 miles)
  • Thompsons Point (0.6 miles)
  • Deering Oaks Park (0.6 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (1 miles)

Theaters

  • Patriot Cinemas (0.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Portland Transportation Center (1.2 miles)

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