St Joseph's Rehabilitation And Residence in Portland, ME

St Joseph's Rehabilitation And Residence is a nursing home community in Portland, ME.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

1133 Washington Avenue, Portland, ME 04103

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

4.5 from 77 reviews

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Overall Review of St Joseph's Rehabilitation And Residence

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and compassion stand out

Residents and visitors frequently describe the staff as kind, compassionate, and attentive to needs.

Across reviews, people repeatedly mention staff being friendly, respectful, and compassionate. Families also describe care that feels responsive to concerns, including making sure issues get addressed rather than dismissed. Several reviewers specifically call out nurses and CNAs, and some mention how well the team supports a loved one during rehab or recovery. A few reviews include complaints about staff coverage or management, but even those come back to inconsistent experiences with care and communication.

common 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is frequently praised

Cleanliness is a frequent positive point in reviews.

Many reviewers describe the facility as spotless, clean, and organized, including reporting clean-smelling common areas. Several people also mention cleanliness during visits and feel comfortable with what they saw. A small number of reviews raise serious cleanliness concerns, but most comments in this theme focus on the building being well kept.

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Food is generally good, with caveats

Residents often describe the food positively, while a few say meal choices are limited.

Multiple reviews mention that the food is good, with some calling out great food, good serving sizes, or delicious meals. Others note improvement areas, including wanting meals to offer more variety or better accommodate preferences. Because comments vary, you get a picture of solid day-to-day meals with occasional frustration around choice.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Call-bell response times draw complaints

Some reviewers report delays between requesting help and staff arriving.

A couple of reviews say it takes a long time for someone to answer when residents or patients use the call bell or request assistance. One reviewer frames it as urgent situations where waiting is especially difficult. The same theme suggests improving two-way communication could help residents explain urgency more clearly.

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Rooms need updating and better organization

Some reviews describe room upkeep and layout as needing improvement.

Several reviewers mention the rooms as outdated or in need of an update. One review describes rooms as unorganized, while another flags issues like incomplete air conditioning coverage. These comments also contrast with reviews that mention pleasant rooms and a comfortable environment, so the experience appears mixed depending on where and when someone stayed or visited.

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Nearby medical offices are close

Nearby medical options include physician offices and pharmacy locations.

The community is near several healthcare-related destinations, including physician offices and pharmacies. Reviews also emphasize getting care coordinated for medical needs, and the proximity of local medical options can make day-to-day access easier. For example, the nearby listings include eye care at a fraction of a mile and pharmacies within about a mile.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

121 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Portland International Jetport (4 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Giles Eye Care (0.3 miles)
Decory Yvonne (0.4 miles)
Maine Medical Partners Otolaryngology - Portland Office (0.9 miles)
Integrative Health Cen (1.1 miles)
Harre Julia MD (1.1 miles)
Martin's Point Health Care (1.7 miles)
Eyecare Today (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

Cvs North Portland (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Rosemont Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Apothecary By Design (2.4 miles)

Cafes

Coveside Coffee (1.6 miles)
Tandem Coffee Roasters - Cafe & Roastery (2.2 miles)
Bintliff's American Cafe (2.6 miles)
Little Woodfords (2.7 miles)
The Holy Donut (2.7 miles)
Coffee By Design (2.8 miles)
Bard Coffee (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

Woodford F & B (1.6 miles)
Allagash Brewing Company (2 miles)
Portland Zoo (2.3 miles)
Root Wild Kombucha (2.3 miles)
Rising Tide Brewing Company (2.3 miles)
The Shop By Island Creek Oyster (2.3 miles)
Terlingua (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

HealthSouth (2 miles)
Maine Medical Center-Brighton Campus (2.1 miles)
Mid Coast Hospital (2.1 miles)
Portland Public Health Division (2.7 miles)
The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (2.8 miles)
Maine Medical Center - Chaplain's Office (2.9 miles)

Parks

Deering Oaks Park (2.5 miles)
Lincoln Park (2.7 miles)
Fort Allen Park (2.8 miles)
Congress Square Park (2.9 miles)

Theaters

Patriot Cinemas (2.8 miles)

Transportation

Portland Transportation Center (2.8 miles)

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