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Holmes House

Holmes House

55 Timber Lane, Newcastle, ME 04553 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Holmes House

Holmes House is a welcoming retreat in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality support for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. With accessible accommodations and an intimate setting, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of fun events and wellness programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, accompanied by its top-notch services and specially designed amenities.

Facility Direct Line (207) 563-2473
Facility Direct Line (207) 563-2473
Bed community size
4-bed community Rank #191 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st out of 356 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #361 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 361st out of 422 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #187 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 240 homes in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
3 / 4
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyLincoln
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC490

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 563-6128

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 2 deficiencies 12 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2023 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at ME avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 23 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.20.2 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Maine average (0.2 vs. ME avg 0.2).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1220 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (12 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer
Inspection breakdown
8on-site inspections
4desk reviews

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • July 1, 2025 biennial survey found the facility in full compliance with licensing and infection control regulations, with no deficiencies or complaints.
  • July 11, 2023 biennial survey cited two deficiencies for sanitation and safety, including delayed flooring repairs and inadequate privacy in bathing facilities.
  • The record shows improvement from 2023 deficiencies to full compliance in 2025, with no substantiated complaints reported.
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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newcastle's city center to Holmes House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes House

Is Holmes House in a walkable area?

Holmes House has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Holmes House?

According to ME state health department records, Holmes House's license number is RCC490.

What is the occupancy rate at Holmes House?

Holmes House's occupancy is 75%.

Are pets allowed at Holmes House?

No, Holmes House has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Holmes House have?

Holmes House has 4 beds.

What is the address of Holmes House?

Holmes House is located at 55 Timber Lane, Newcastle, ME 04553.

What is the phone number of Holmes House?

(207) 563-2473 will put you in contact with the team at Holmes House.

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