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Sable Lodge Retirement Community

74 Running Hill Road, South Portland, ME

Independent Living

★ 4.517 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Sable Lodge Retirement Community

Sable Lodge Senior Resort is a resort-style independent living community nestled in scenic, South Portland, Maine. Here, you’ll live among charming lighthouses and picturesque views of the harbour as you explore all that retirement has to offer. Our all-inclusive, independent living services allow residents to celebrate their freedom as they take advantage of convenient services, unique amenities, and an array of…

Published floor plans

Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,115/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$4,475/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$6,045/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 17, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

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Studio$4,115 observed · tracking future changes
$4,115Aug 17, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews

Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

A wonderful decision for me to move here.

The staff and residents are friendly and welcoming. Staff use our names all the time. they smile and are helpful. I am exspanding my food choices as the food is wonderful and they serve foods I have not eaten. A wide variety of activities,

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Jackie PNovember 18, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am/was a resident of this facility

My friend and I used to live in Sable Lodge Retirement Community. The food there was terrific. We had three meals a day in a buffet-style. You would get down and get in the buffet line, which went very quickly, and the food was ample. There were no restrictions. They had a separate salad and soup bar. That was very good. The soup was controlled by thermostatic pots. There were two pots with two different soups every day, at noon and night. If you want something that they didn't have at the serving bar, like a …

CharlesAugust 8, 2025Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Overall would recommend

Very friendly people, very good food, lots of various activities.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousMay 2, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I like everything about Sable Lodge Retirement Community. It had only one drawback, it was in a strip mall. It had no grounds and no view. The place was gorgeous though. The dining room was gorgeous. I ate there and the food was wonderful. I met some of the residents and they were very nice. The woman in charge was absolutely wonderful. They had great facilities. They had a wonderful art exhibit going on that's done by the residents and some fabulously talented people that live there. There was one apartment t…

LaurieJanuary 10, 2025Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Our families experience

I would give a 5 for all except the meals and dining services and that is because of the limited healthy options. However, they have friendly staff, the facility is very clean and well maintained. Just need less pork and more grilled options!

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
RolandDecember 19, 2024Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Wonderful - no issues to speak of

I do not have any issues - meals are great - housekeeping keeps us clean- most of residents are very polite- there are events available daily for the residents- I am very pleased living here - thank you for asking my opinion

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Gary ESeptember 11, 2024Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Anytime Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Trivia Games
  • Art Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Gardening Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Qi Gong
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Dances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Tai Chi
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Stretching Classes
  • Karaoke
  • Happy Hour
  • Live Well Programs
  • Wii Bowling
  • Forever Fit
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Central Fireplace
  • Main Street Shops
  • TV Lounge
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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