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Katahdin House
Spend your golden years at Kahtandin House, an inviting haven in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, top-notch support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Here, residents can live actively and maintain social connections with fun activities and engaging programs, including movie nights and fitness classes. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community strives to help residents live to their potential in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.
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About this community
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.
• Deficiencies per inspection (89% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (at ME avg)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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Deficiency Count
| 3 | 3 | This facility has deficiency count in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.0 | 1.59 | This facility has 89% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (3 vs. ME avg 1.59).↑ 89% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
| 1 | 3 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
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Inspections With Deficiencies
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 1).— At avg |
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1.2 miles from city center
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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Scarborough Terrace | AL MC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77
Facility
77
ME AVG
20
Rank
#27 / 356 | No |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
36
Rank
#262 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#205 / 239 | A+ | David Kingsley | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Avita of Stroudwater | AL ADC IL MC | Westbrook | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
20
Rank
#29 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
36
Rank
#229 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#152 / 239 | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| The Landing At Cape Elizabeth | AL IL MC | Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove) | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
20
Rank
#41 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
36
Rank
#229 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#117 / 239 | - | Deborah Riddell | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Fallbrook Woods | AL MC RESC | Portland (North Deering) | 56
Facility
56
ME AVG
20
Rank
#47 / 356 | No |
43
Facility
43
ME AVG
36
Rank
#140 / 357 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#165 / 239 | - | Mark Jacobs | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Katahdin House | AL | Newcastle | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
20
Rank
#191 / 356 | No | - | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | - | - | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#161 / 237 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#185 / 237 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Katahdin House
What is the license number of Katahdin House?
According to ME state health department records, Katahdin House's license number is RCC548.
What is the occupancy rate at Katahdin House?
Katahdin House's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Katahdin House?
No, Katahdin House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Katahdin House have?
Katahdin House has 4 beds.
Has Katahdin House had any deficiencies?
Katahdin House has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
What is the address of Katahdin House?
Katahdin House is located at 55 Timber Ln, Newcastle, ME 04553.
What is the phone number of Katahdin House?
(207) 563-2895 will put you in contact with the team at Katahdin House.
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