Friendship House
Friendship House
Enjoy a better quality of life at Friendship House, an esteemed community in Bucksport, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep peace of mind with exceptional support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Accessible and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Fun activities and enriching events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Diverse dining options are also served to cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, accompanied by its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.
6-bed community Rank #133 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 356 homes we track in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #113 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 357 homes we track in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyHancock
License LevelPNMI LEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberPNC38684
Fax+1 (844) 468-9586
Inspection History
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. ME average
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Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 20 | This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (4 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
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4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bucksport's city center to Friendship House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Type of Care
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Eastside Manor | AL | Hancock (Waukeag) | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 356 | No |
5
Facility
5
ME AVG
36
Rank
#330 / 357 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | Katrina Richartz | 17 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.4
Rank
#1 / 304 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 233 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 233 |
| Fremont Manor | AL | Cor. Sullivan (Sullivan) | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 356 | No | - | Private / Shared Rooms | 100.0% | Katrina Richartz | 25 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.4
Rank
#1 / 304 | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
3
Rank
#163 / 233 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#119 / 233 |
| Friendship House | AL | Bucksport | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
49
Facility
49
ME AVG
36
Rank
#113 / 357 | - | - | Herb Blake | 4 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.4
Rank
#1 / 304 | - | - |
| Foster Street Home | AL | Ellsworth | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
51
Facility
51
ME AVG
36
Rank
#104 / 357 | - | 83.3% | - | 8 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
0.4
Rank
#282 / 304 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 233 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#173 / 233 |
| Hilltop Home | AL | Ellsworth | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
20
Rank
#246 / 356 | No |
59
Facility
59
ME AVG
36
Rank
#77 / 357 | - | 100.0% | - | 7 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.4
Rank
#1 / 304 | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
3
Rank
#182 / 233 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#199 / 233 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Friendship House is located in Bucksport, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship House
Is Friendship House in a walkable area?
Friendship House has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Friendship House?
According to ME state health department records, Friendship House's license number is PNC38684.
Are pets allowed at Friendship House?
No, Friendship House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Friendship House have?
Friendship House has 6 beds.
What is the address of Friendship House?
Friendship House is located at 75 Franklin Street, Bucksport, ME 04416.
What is the phone number of Friendship House?
(207) 469-6090 will put you in contact with the team at Friendship House.
What county is Friendship House located in?
Friendship House is in Hancock County.
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