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Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

830 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice facility and grounds

The facility itself is very nice and has a pleasant environment. I do wish there were more activities available for residents, as additional opportunities for engagement would be beneficial. I would also appreciate a system that allows staff to check on every resident daily to help ensure their well-being and provide peace of mind for families.

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About the facility

Staff at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living Community goes out of their way to make sure this senior living community feels like more than just walls and windows. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights with neighbors, or quiet evenings with family and friends. At Ashton Gardens, the management teams live on-site and are available 24 hours a day.

Residents here enjoy the convenience of scheduled bus transportation to appointments, shopping trips, and other errands. The staff also regularly plans special excursions to cultural events, day trips, museums, and other places of interest. If you'd rather stay home, the choice is yours. It's easy to be as private or as social as you wish. Ashton Gardens features beautiful common areas. There are always a variety of planned activities and a chance to socialize with friends and neighbors every day.

Seniors ready for independent living in a senior community will find plenty of options at Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living. Choose from studios, one-bedroom apartments, or two-bedroom apartments. All apartments have open floor plans, patios, and an emergency pull cord that connects you to staff in case of an emergency.

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Bath Tubs
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Garden View
  • Kitchenette

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On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Activities

  • Trivia Games
  • Stretching Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • Quilting or Sewing Club

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9.5 out of 10
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Overall Experience
4.6
Cleanliness
4.9
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.4

A Place for Mom has scored Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living has 40 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 2, 2026

2.0 out of 5 stars
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The apartments are lovely but mgmt/staff talk about everyone.

The apt size and storage are phenomenal. I very comfortably moved a two bedroom house into a one bedroom apt. The staff/mgmt don't seem to know that the facility operates under terms and conditions set by federal and state law. Firstly, there is no such thing as privacy. i never needed to know that a resident died on the toilet but I was told on the elevator in shocking detail. The food is good, unless you don't take meals in the dining room. if you choose to pick up, options are cut in half. Despite the fact that i pay for 21 meals each week, I might get one. Morally reprehensible and for no reason other than their convenience. Transport is great. I don't participate in Activities but there seem to be plenty of options.

Patricia M

Independent Living

Toured community

August 26, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
4.0

We enjoyed our visit very much. Ultimately my mother chose another facility, but not because anything was wrong here.

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Family/friend

August 17, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Very nice facility and grounds

The facility itself is very nice and has a pleasant environment. I do wish there were more activities available for residents, as additional opportunities for engagement would be beneficial. I would also appreciate a system that allows staff to check on every resident daily to help ensure their well-being and provide peace of mind for families.

Leslie A

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 11, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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[name removed] is fabulous. Exceptionally kind and helpful. The facility overall is very clean and well kept. Staff seem very kind to residents. The apartment my mother is in is very nice. Staff were very helpful in getting her cable and WiFi set up. They were also accommodating with the things my mother requested help with. My mother fully engages in the activities, has made many friends and is much more social than when she was living alone in her own home. It has been a very positive experience for my mother and our family.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

August 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

My experience

I have been quite pleased with the whole experience. It works best for seniors who do fine on their own. That being said, there are a ton of folks here you rely on their rollators. Also, individuals hire whatever help they need--for instance, I have a helper on two days of the week for about 3 hours each time. There are two sets of managers--basically one for days, and one for evenings. The day ones are especially nice. There are three meals a day that are served restaurant style. The food is so-so---sometimes things are tasty and sometimes not so much, but it is wonderful to have the meals provided so that a person doesn't have to cook or clean up. You are allowed to have toaster ovens, microwaves, coffee makers, etc. in your apartment. There are activities--there is bridge ( a lot of bridge!), cribbage, poker, mah jongg, and a game called Rummikubes (spelling make be off). There is a wonderful guy who drives the Ashton Garden van and he takes people to appointments. He even takes three of us each Monday morning over to a pool in South Portland. There are weekly outings but space is limited so there is a sign up sheet. They also have a regular schedule taking people to Trader Joe's, Market Basket, Northgate shopping center, Walmart. There are three types of room with three rental fees: studio, one bedroom and two bedroom. Many of them have little balconies. Oh, you are NOT required to come up with "up front" money. You basically are renting your own apartment--should you want to leave, you give them a 30 day notice. And lots of people have their own vehicles. Also, all residents are given a device to wear around your neck that gets help if they fall. It takes a while to get acclimated and sometimes the dining room seating is a little problematic as residents who have been here a long time have their own cliques. For a senior who basically takes care of him/herself and is looking for a community of people to interact with, who doesn't want to bother with meals and who would enjoy activities-- in my experience, this place is 5 stars.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 8, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Ashton Gardens

Mom likes the people and is making friends. I think the facility itself is so lovely and charming - very sunny and nicely decorated, feels very homey and warm. Her apartment is small but cute. Also sunny, which is important in Maine! The one consistent complaint she's had is about the food. But honestly I think she's just sort of a food snob and not accustomed to what I would call dining hall food. She's had a hard time getting the staff to accommodate some of her dietary preferences. Mainly I think they serve a lot of fried food and it doesn't agree with her.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 18, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

Ashton Hardens is a beautiful and warm retirement center. The residents are very friendly as well as the mangers. There are a lot of activities to keep everyone busy as well as a movie theater and weight room. I have only been here a month and I love it here. I highly recommend Ashton Gardens.

Mandy

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 27, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
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[name removed] wanted the food to be better. Everything else was fantastic. I would and have recommended it to others.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 3, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

The staff are very helpful and accommodating; the residents are friendly and welcoming. The food and variety of menu items are exceptional

Derek C

Independent Living

Toured community

March 16, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
5.0

We had a very thorough and informative meeting and tour of Ashton Gardens with Community Sales representative [name removed]. [name removed] was professional, outgoing and friendly. She answered all our questions in a direct and straightforward manner. We were impressed with the friendliness of all the staff and residents we met. The shared public spaces were bright, airy and spacious and the apartments we saw were clean, comfortable and well maintained.

Cassie W

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 5, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Welcoming and attentive

They were very quick to respond to our questions and explain various options. It's obvious that the residents are known by the staff and there are many social opportunities. The facility is tastefully decorated and very well maintained.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 21, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Lovely, homey atmosphere

It's a lovely facility. Clean and bright and very home-like. It's definitely for the more independent resident and there's not a ton of programming. My mom complains about the food, but she has complained about the food everywhere for her entire life so I'm not sure this is an Ashton Gardens thing so much as it is a "my mom always complains about food" thing.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

January 14, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

Great place. It is wonderful from my tour of the place with [name removed]. Management team of [name removed] and [name removed] are there every step of the way. Very friendly and plenty of activities. Would highly recommend!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 11, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Ashton Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

Nice place to live. Many Rules to follow. Some very interesting people and numerous quiet ones. Food is adequate and plentiful. These comments are animus please.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 21, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Wonderful experience

My aunt loves the community. The staff are great. The accommodations are clean and well maintained. She loves the crafts, outings and morning exercises. She is extremely happy there. The only complaint she has is that the food is only mediocre. I've eaten there and it's totally fine, just not great.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 28, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Great facility, great staff, meals are good enough but just.

The single elevator is inadequate for the number of guests. Long wait times occur. Outdoor food events need to be better organized. Buffet lines move slowly. Buffets are not suitable for people with mobility challenges who need support devices. The food is not what one would expect from the descriptions.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

July 8, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our experience

Lots of apartment floor-plans to choose from. Shuttle is available. Nice place, my aunt and uncle are happy there. Monthly lease.

Tami K

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 25, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
5.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

A happy place for Mom

They don't have a van with a wheelchair lift. So when they have outdoor activities, my mom is stuck at the facility. Staff has been wonderful. My mom can be a handful sometimes and they always take the time to help her with her needs. My mom was in rehab for 3 months and she got $5 off a day for not being there, which I guess is better than nothing. Slow service in the dining room. Residents are always complaining on how long they have to wait for their meals

Megan Melissa Yeaton

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 17, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Get choice for my parents needing senior living!

They are able to live independently with care services but needed more help with meals, oversight, safety, housekeeping and a sense of community so they can move about freely. This was a great choice for their needs and we are grateful it has worked out for this phase of their lives.

DTBT

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Nice place

My husband and I were looking for an independent living facility for my aunt and uncle and toured many facilities in the Portland area. My aunt and uncle were reluctant to leave their home, but once they toured this place and met the staff, they didn’t want to see another option. This was the only place they toured! Luckily, the perfect floor plan apartment was coming available and there would be no wait. They are happy, settling in and are more social than they have been in years, while still having their own place. They have a car and able to drive, so they haven’t taken advantage of all the services available, but as a family member, I am grateful to know that the services are there when needed. The Ashton staff also supports an “aging in place” philosophy, which is great!

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