Leighton

5 Leighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 2 resident community capacity 2 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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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

Description

Leighton in Portland, ME is a fully furnished assisted living community that offers a range of amenities and care services to seniors. Our residents can enjoy the comfort of a dining room where delicious meals are prepared and served. The community also features a beautiful garden and outdoor space for residents to relax and enjoy nature.

Our dedicated housekeeping services ensure that residents' living spaces are clean and well-maintained. Move-in coordination is provided to make the transition into our community as smooth as possible. Residents can stay connected with friends and family through telephone and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access.

We understand the importance of providing assistance with daily activities for our residents, which is why we offer support with bathing, dressing, transfers, and other tasks. Our staff also coordinates with healthcare providers to ensure that residents receive the necessary medical attention.

At Leighton, we cater to special dietary restrictions such as diabetes diet and other dietary needs. Our experienced chefs prepare nutritious meals for our residents, taking into account their individual requirements. Medication management is provided to ensure that medications are taken correctly.

Transportation arrangement for medical purposes is available, including transportation to doctors' appointments. Our community is conveniently located near numerous cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, theaters, and hospitals for easy access to various amenities and services.

Residents can engage in scheduled daily activities designed to promote social interaction and overall wellbeing. Whether it's enjoying a cup of coffee at one of the nearby cafes or taking a stroll in one of the parks close by, our community offers plenty of opportunities for leisure and recreation.

Leighton in Portland, ME provides a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors who require assistance with daily activities while still maintaining their independence.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Allagash Brewing Company (0.7 miles)
  • Burger King (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Firehouse Subs (1.2 miles)
  • Mr Bagel-Westbrook (1.9 miles)
  • Bakers Bench (2.5 miles)
  • Woodford F & B (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Miracle-Ear Center (0.8 miles)
  • Maine Medical Partners Otolaryngology - Portland Office (1.4 miles)
  • Scott P Williams MD (1.5 miles)
  • Mercy Express Care (1.7 miles)
  • Decory Yvonne (1.9 miles)
  • Harre Julia MD (1.9 miles)
  • Integrative Health Cen (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Shaw's Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Cvs North Portland (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Hannaford Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Rosemont Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • HealthSouth (2.5 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center-Brighton Campus (2.5 miles)
  • The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center - Chaplain's Office (3.7 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • Portland Public Health Division (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Roots Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • Coveside Coffee (2.5 miles)
  • The Holy Donut (3.6 miles)
  • Bintliff's American Cafe (3.8 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee Roasters - Cafe & Roastery (3.8 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee + Bakery (3.9 miles)
  • Yordprom Coffee Shop (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Prides Corner Drive-In (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Northeast Air (3.1 miles)
  • Portland Transportation Center (3.2 miles)
  • Portland International Jetport (PWM) (3.2 miles)
  • PWM Baggage Claim (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • Deering Oaks Park (3.6 miles)
  • Western Promenade Park (4 miles)
  • Congress Square Park (4.1 miles)

Frequently Asked Questions

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