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Four O Eight-B Brighton Avenue in Portland, ME

Four O Eight-B Brighton Avenue is an assisted living community in Portland, ME.

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408B Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04102

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3.4 from 47 reviews
5 stars
22
4 stars
7
3 stars
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2 stars
3
1 stars
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Overall Review of Four O Eight-B Brighton Avenue

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Billing confusion and ER charges

Some reviewers say billing matches an ER visit, not urgent care.

Several reviews complain that the visit was billed like an emergency room, leading to higher copays or unexpected totals. A few also describe difficulties when they questioned charges, including a self-pay quote they felt didn’t match the bill. One review specifically calls out high costs for lab testing, and another describes extra charges related to a cast change.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Wait times feel inconsistent

Reviews describe both very fast visits and long waits to be seen.

Some reviewers say they were processed quickly, including being seen soon after arrival and receiving imaging and prescriptions within a couple of hours. Others report long delays, including long waits for triage and waiting to schedule imaging. A separate complaint mentions issues getting in for a scheduled appointment.

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff professionalism can be mixed

Reviewers mention both friendly, professional staff and moments of unkind treatment.

Many reviews praise nurses, technicians, and doctors for being friendly, professional, and reassuring, including helping ease anxiety and providing clear medical attention. Other reviewers describe rude or impatient behavior during procedures and negative bedside interaction. There are also complaints about problems during care, such as an IV issue and delayed follow-up.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication and follow-through gaps

Some reviewers report trouble reaching staff or getting rescheduled.

At least a couple of reviews describe difficulty contacting the facility for information about a loved one or during busy periods. Another review says appointments weren’t followed through with or rescheduled clearly, requiring the reviewer to deal with wasted time and travel.

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Features

Housing

  • 3 resident community capacity 3 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

  • Maine Medical Center-Brighton Campus (0.1 miles)
  • HealthSouth (0.1 miles)
  • The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center - Chaplain's Office (1.3 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital Infusion Unit (1.8 miles)
  • Portland Public Health Division (2 miles)

Physicians

  • Chest Medicine Associates (0.1 miles)
  • Medical Laser Services (0.5 miles)
  • Julius Damion (0.7 miles)
  • Maine Orthopaedic Center Pa (0.7 miles)
  • Eyecare Medical Group (0.8 miles)
  • Eyecare Today (0.9 miles)
  • Access Wellness (0.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rosemont Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • The Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Apothecary By Design (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Woodford F & B (0.6 miles)
  • The Shipyard Brewpub (1.5 miles)
  • Bubba's Sulky Lounge (1.6 miles)
  • Hot Suppa (1.6 miles)
  • Uncharted Tea (1.7 miles)
  • Bao Bao Dumpling House (1.8 miles)
  • Little Tap House (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Coveside Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • The Holy Donut (1.2 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee + Bakery (1.5 miles)
  • Bintliff's American Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • Yordprom Coffee Shop (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee Roasters - Cafe & Roastery (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Portland Transportation Center (0.9 miles)
  • Northeast Air (1.4 miles)
  • PWM Baggage Claim (1.5 miles)
  • Portland International Jetport (PWM) (1.5 miles)

Parks

  • Deering Oaks Park (1.3 miles)
  • Western Promenade Park (1.6 miles)
  • Congress Square Park (1.8 miles)
  • Thompsons Point (1.8 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Patriot Cinemas (2 miles)

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