Ashton Gardens in Portland, ME is an Independent Living community designed for older adults who are generally healthy but want the convenience of on-site support when needed. The community accepts residents under the age of 60, and while it does not specialize in dementia care, it offers routine wellness monitoring and access to medical professionals coordinated through local providers.

Specific care tasks are backed by 24-hour staffing, awake overnight personnel, and a security system that includes background-checked employees, a monitored entrance, and personal emergency response pendants that alert staff. Assistance is available for self-care activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, with full support for toileting. Residents who use walkers or wheelchairs can receive transfer help, and an activity director schedules daily programs to keep residents engaged.

Apartments at Ashton Gardens vary in size and layout; not all units offer every feature, but options include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, cable service, and the ability to paint or decorate the space. Housekeeping and linen service for Independent Living residents are provided on a scheduled basis, keeping apartments tidy without residents needing to manage chores themselves.

Meals are served restaurant-style with both set menus and on-order choices, and snacks are available throughout the day. The culinary team can accommodate most diet modifications, including low-sodium and diabetic plans. Independent Living residents can opt into a monthly meal plan that covers daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner while still allowing flexibility for off-site dining or cooking in their own kitchenette. A weekly laundry service for personal clothing is also part of the Independent Living package.

Residents have access to a broad range of amenities, including on-site parking, outdoor smoking areas, wheelchair-accessible common spaces, and a barber/beauty shop. Recreational options feature an exercise room, movie theater, wellness center, communal gardens, pool table, grand piano, and cozy fireplace seating where cocktails are occasionally served. The property includes a library and lounge, Internet access, a garden with outdoor patios, and on-site religious services. Mail and newspaper delivery is handled by staff, and scheduled transportation takes residents to shopping, appointments, and local events. Pets are allowed; it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.