The Park Danforth
HospitalityMaine, United States11-50 Employees
The Park Danforth operates as a not-for-profit provider of housing and services for older adults in Portland, Maine. Positioned in the hospitality field, it blends living accommodations with on-site conveniences. Residents have access to around-the-clock on-site staff, a salon, routine banking, and fitness classes, plus scheduled transportation to shopping and entertainment to support independent, active living. Based in Portland, Maine, the organization maintains a small to mid-sized team. In 2023, the Park Danforth underwent a leadership transition with Lorri W. Sommer appointed as CEO, succeeding Denise M. Vachon who had led the organization for four decades and oversaw major campus expansions. That year also saw a partnership with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter, to pilot an early-stage social engagement program centered on chess.