The Park Danforth

The Park Danforth The Park Danforth offers comfortable independent, assisted living, and subsidized apartments. Welcome to Our Independent Living Community!

At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees of assistance depending on your lifestyle, personal preferences, and medical needs. We welcome you to ca

ll us at (207) 797-7710 to schedule a visit and learn more about the different services that we offer. Our friendly, professional staff looks forward to meeting with you. The Park Danforth has the knowledgeable staff, high quality services, and comfortable living arrangements you deserve. We offer a caring touch to make the transition as easy as possible for you. The History of Our Retirement Community

Our retirement community was founded by a group of philanthropic Portland businessmen. They realized that there were many elderly mariners and craftsmen unable to return to their homes in the area. These businessmen established The Park Danforth, on the corner of Park and Danforth Streets, as a residence for these senior citizens. Creating a warm and friendly environment in a house previously owned by a sea captain named Cutter, these founders provided quality housing and care to these residents. They helped seniors continue enjoying their lives and engaging in productive activities. Our location and facilities may have changed, but our commitment to loving and secure senior living has stayed the same. The Park Danforth provides the highest quality standards in assisted living, independent living, and senior housing to the elders of Portland, ME. As times have changed, we have changed, in order to meet the ever evolving needs of our retirement community. Just like the vision of our founder, we make it our duty to provide a friendly and appealing retirement home to enhance the lives of our residents. Welcome to The Park Danforth, personalized senior living since 1881. We provide seniors with a fulfilling lifestyle that promotes and supports independence. Our independent living community's environment offers high quality housing and services designed to improve the quality of life of our residents while respecting personal dignity and individuality. Our assisted living community allows you to enjoy your life while everything at home is taken care of. Senior housing comes with many benefits, including the following:

Your choice of floor plan
Market rate or federally-assisted apartments
Prompt apartment repairs
Month-to-month rent
Visitors at any time of day
Friends and family welcome to stay overnight
Convenient location
Two parking spots for your personal use
Snow removal
Your choice of fresh, quality meals
Your pets (with a pet security deposit)
Emergency staff member available 24-hours a day

While living in our retirement communities, you can enjoy the benefits of independent living with a variety of luxuries and amenities and the freedom from homeownership and maintenance. You can enjoy independence while having the safety and security of our emergency personnel at the front desk at all times. Our independent living community is conveniently located in Portland, ME within walking distance from a variety of local shops, recreational facilities, and churches so that you can keep up with your favorite activities and pastimes. Need a higher level of assistance? It is alright if you’re having more difficulty getting around the house and running errands. At The Park Danforth, you will receive the daily support that you need with our assisted living community. Whether it is you or a loved one joining our assisted living community, we would be happy to discuss your level of care. Our staff can be as involved as you like. We are always here to give you a helping hand with housekeeping, personal care, transportation, medication, and nursing supervisions. Making the choice to leave your home can be a difficult one to manage, but you can make the transition easier by taking the time to find the right home with us at The Park Danforth. The Perks and Programs of The Park Danforth

We have 160 apartments in our community and provide a full list of services and programs that offer seniors a fulfilling lifestyle while fostering independence. We schedule a variety of activities for you to sample and choose from based on the season and popular demand. We offer stage performances and book clubs for those who are into the arts or Tai Chi and exercise to help you stay fit. Our activities are meant to keep you mentally and physically active. Feel free to join in and try something new! The Park Danforth provides meals, social activities, and transportation to our residents. Our goal is to make senior citizens feel like they are at home. Do you like to stay active and enjoy the outdoors? Whether you are interested in taking a trip to a shopping center, going out to lunch, or visiting a park, our knowledgeable and experienced staff members will happily help you find a fun and enjoyable adventure. Whatever activities you choose, our warm and friendly environment encourages members of our retirement community to renew old friendships and create new ones! Every day will bring new and exciting possibilities. You never know what tomorrow will bring! At The Park Danforth, we treat you like family. You’ll be glad you made the choice to live here. Call us today at (207) 797-7710 to schedule a visit to our beautiful senior housing. The highly regarded staff members of The Park Danforth will make your experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible. We would be happy to help in any way.

🌎Happy Earth Day🌎Today, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet, our home.  Whether it's planting a t...
04/22/2026

🌎Happy Earth Day🌎
Today, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet, our home. Whether it's planting a tree, cleaning up a local park, or simply reducing waste, every small action counts!
Share your Earth Day activities and how you're making a difference! Together we can create a greener, healthier planet. 💚💙🩵

Talk about a timeless celebration! ⏳🎉Jessica, Jeremiah, Jack & Paul came together to celebrate their birthdays—and when ...
04/21/2026

Talk about a timeless celebration! ⏳🎉

Jessica, Jeremiah, Jack & Paul came together to celebrate their birthdays—and when you add it all up, that’s a whole lot of years, days, and minutes worth celebrating!

Moments like these are what make our community so special—bringing staff and residents together to celebrate life at every stage.
It’s just another reminder that here at The Park Danforth, every minute matters. 💫
Join us in wishing this fantastic four the happiest of birthdays! 🎂

🍿 Things were really popping at Park Danforth! 🍿Our Connections Committee turned up the fun with a staff “Pop-Luck” that...
04/18/2026

🍿 Things were really popping at Park Danforth! 🍿

Our Connections Committee turned up the fun with a staff “Pop-Luck” that had everyone kernel-ing around the popcorn machine to create their own delicious masterpieces. With a variety of toppings to mix, match, and munch, there were some seriously a-maize-ing combinations in the works—it’s safe to say this was a POP-ular event!

But the real treat? Seeing staff from all corners of our community come together, share a few laughs, and connect outside of their day-to-day roles. We’re always looking for ways to keep our team engaged, supported, and—most importantly—having fun together.

Scroll through to catch some of the pop-tastic moments… we promise this event was anything but corny! 🌽💛

At The Park Danforth, communication matters. Our CEO, Lorri Sommer, recently met with residents during our quarterly "Co...
04/17/2026

At The Park Danforth, communication matters. Our CEO, Lorri Sommer, recently met with residents during our quarterly "Coffee with our CEO", creating space to share updates, answer questions, and hear directly from our community. These conversations help keep us connected, informed, and aligned—we value every chance to learn from the people who call The Park Danforth home. ☕💜

Care that feels like home! A team that goes above and beyond, every single day.
04/17/2026

Care that feels like home! A team that goes above and beyond, every single day.

Please join us in welcoming Jody Ryan, our new Director of Resident Services at The Park Danforth! Jody brings over 25 y...
04/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jody Ryan, our new Director of Resident Services at The Park Danforth!
Jody brings over 25 years of experience in resident-focused programming, community engagement, and team leadership. Jody is a Maine native and is the mom of a 39-year-old son living in Boston and has been married for 43 years to her 2nd grade boyfriend! Fun fact about Jody - she owned a hot dog cart down on the Portland waterfront called The Maine Dog! She is a certified yoga teacher, real estate broker, and lives on Islesboro in the summer.
We are so happy to welcome Jody to our team! 🤩🥳

Please join us in welcoming Marianne Wood, our new Director of Finance at The Park Danforth!Marianne comes to us with 15...
04/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Marianne Wood, our new Director of Finance at The Park Danforth!
Marianne comes to us with 15 years of experience in accounting and financial leadership. Most recently she worked as a financial and leadership consultant to not-for-profit organizations. Marianne has lived in Portland, Maine with her husband and two Corgis for 4 years after relocating from Portland, Oregon where she lived for 13 years. In her free time, Marianne loves to travel and (so far) has visited over 20 different countries across 5 different continents.
We are so happy to welcome Marianne to our team! 🤩🥳

🎉2026 Legacy Learning Series! 🎉The Park Danforth is excited to be an Education Partner in the 2026 Legacy Learning Serie...
04/06/2026

🎉2026 Legacy Learning Series! 🎉
The Park Danforth is excited to be an Education Partner in the 2026 Legacy Learning Series! We are kicking off 2026 with an inspiring lineup of 12 seminars designed to help you learn and live your best life. Join us for our April session:
✨ Topic: “LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW TO PAY FOR SENIOR LIVING”
📅 Tuesday, April 2nd
🕙 10:00 AM
📍The Point Community Center, 345 Clarks Pond Parkway, South Portland
✅ FREE TO ATTEND
Don’t miss this opportunity!

✅ Register today online or give us a call:
🌐 www.legacylearningseries.com
📞 Call us at 207-352-1625
We can’t wait to see you there!

🌷🐣 Happy Easter! 🐣🌷Wishing you a day filled with joy and warmth. We’re grateful for our wonderful community and hope you...
04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter! 🐣🌷
Wishing you a day filled with joy and warmth. We’re grateful for our wonderful community and hope your Easter is bright and beautiful. 💛✨

💙Today is World Autism Awareness Day💙 — a time to celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding, acceptance, and in...
04/02/2026

💙Today is World Autism Awareness Day💙 — a time to celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people on the autism spectrum. Let’s continue to listen, learn, and support one another today and every day.

We’re not fooling when we say… things got a little silly at The Park Danforth today! 😄👀 Googly eyes have taken over🍫 “Br...
04/01/2026

We’re not fooling when we say… things got a little silly at The Park Danforth today! 😄

👀 Googly eyes have taken over
🍫 “Brown-E’s” were served (and yes… actual brownies too!)
🔍 And one of our staff went on a fool-on scavenger hunt

Around here, we believe a little silliness goes a long way—and we love creating moments of laughter and connection every day.

Life at The Park Danforth is always full of surprises… just maybe a few extra today!
Happy April Fools’ Day 🎉

🎶 How much is that doggie in the window? 🎶Not for sale—just stealing hearts! 🐶💙A warm welcome to the newest (and cutest!...
03/31/2026

🎶 How much is that doggie in the window? 🎶
Not for sale—just stealing hearts! 🐶💙
A warm welcome to the newest (and cutest!) addition to The Park Danforth community: Buscuit! A huge thank you to our wonderful resident Sandy for sharing this creation (made out of Legos!!) and for hosting such a fun naming contest. We couldn’t imagine a more perfect name for this sweet face.🐾✨

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At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME, where we offer various degrees of assistance depending on your lifestyle, personal preferences, and medical needs. We welcome you to call us at (207) 797-7710 to schedule a visit and learn more about the different services that we offer. Our friendly, professional staff looks forward to meeting with you. The Park Danforth has the knowledgeable staff, high quality services, and comfortable living arrangements you deserve. We offer a caring touch to make the transition as easy as possible for you. The History of Our Retirement Community Our retirement community was founded by a group of philanthropic Portland businessmen. They realized that there were many elderly mariners and craftsmen unable to return to their homes in the area. These businessmen established The Park Danforth, on the corner of Park and Danforth Streets, as a residence for these senior citizens. Creating a warm and friendly environment in a house previously owned by a sea captain named Cutter, these founders provided quality housing and care to these residents. They helped seniors continue enjoying their lives and engaging in productive activities. Our location and facilities may have changed, but our commitment to loving and secure senior living has stayed the same. The Park Danforth provides the highest quality standards in assisted living, independent living, and senior housing to the elders of Portland, ME. As times have changed, we have changed, in order to meet the ever evolving needs of our retirement community. Just like the vision of our founder, we make it our duty to provide a friendly and appealing retirement home to enhance the lives of our residents. Welcome to Our Independent Living Community! Welcome to The Park Danforth, personalized senior living since 1881. We provide seniors with a fulfilling lifestyle that promotes and supports independence. Our independent living community's environment offers high quality housing and services designed to improve the quality of life of our residents while respecting personal dignity and individuality. Our assisted living community allows you to enjoy your life while everything at home is taken care of. Senior housing comes with many benefits, including the following: Your choice of floor plan Market rate or federally-assisted apartments Prompt apartment repairs Month-to-month rent Visitors at any time of day Friends and family welcome to stay overnight Convenient location Two parking spots for your personal use Snow removal Your choice of fresh, quality meals Your pets (with a pet security deposit) Emergency staff member available 24-hours a day While living in our retirement communities, you can enjoy the benefits of independent living with a variety of luxuries and amenities and the freedom from homeownership and maintenance. You can enjoy independence while having the safety and security of our emergency personnel at the front desk at all times. Our independent living community is conveniently located in Portland, ME within walking distance from a variety of local shops, recreational facilities, and churches so that you can keep up with your favorite activities and pastimes. Need a higher level of assistance? It is alright if you’re having more difficulty getting around the house and running errands. At The Park Danforth, you will receive the daily support that you need with our assisted living community. Whether it is you or a loved one joining our assisted living community, we would be happy to discuss your level of care. Our staff can be as involved as you like. We are always here to give you a helping hand with housekeeping, personal care, transportation, medication, and nursing supervisions. Making the choice to leave your home can be a difficult one to manage, but you can make the transition easier by taking the time to find the right home with us at The Park Danforth. The Perks and Programs of The Park Danforth We have 160 apartments in our community and provide a full list of services and programs that offer seniors a fulfilling lifestyle while fostering independence. We schedule a variety of activities for you to sample and choose from based on the season and popular demand. We offer stage performances and book clubs for those who are into the arts or Tai Chi and exercise to help you stay fit. Our activities are meant to keep you mentally and physically active. Feel free to join in and try something new! The Park Danforth provides meals, social activities, and transportation to our residents. Our goal is to make senior citizens feel like they are at home. Do you like to stay active and enjoy the outdoors? Whether you are interested in taking a trip to a shopping center, going out to lunch, or visiting a park, our knowledgeable and experienced staff members will happily help you find a fun and enjoyable adventure. Whatever activities you choose, our warm and friendly environment encourages members of our retirement community to renew old friendships and create new ones! Every day will bring new and exciting possibilities. You never know what tomorrow will bring! At The Park Danforth, we treat you like family. You’ll be glad you made the choice to live here. Call us today at (207) 797-7710 to schedule a visit to our beautiful senior housing. The highly regarded staff members of The Park Danforth will make your experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible. We would be happy to help in any way.