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Lubear Way
Lubear Way is a dedicated community nestled in the peaceful residential area of Auburn, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ living conditions, providing top-tier services for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, and household tasks, around the clock. For residents’ safety, an emergency response system is also provided.
With a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and exciting events, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. 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’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.
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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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 0 deficiencies 1 inspection
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.
Since 2024 vs. Maine state average• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 8.9 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 8.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 6.1 | This facility has had 84% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 84% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Lubear Way
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Auburn's city center to Lubear Way's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Auburn
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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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| Clover Health Care | AL IL MC NH | Auburn | 109
Facility
109
ME AVG
17
Rank
#5 / 329 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
ME AVG
35
Rank
#99 / 306 | Private Rooms | - | A+ | Kevin Hachey | 25 | 7
Facility
7
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#230 / 230 | 54
Facility
54
ME AVG
3
Rank
#230 / 230 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#230 / 230 |
| Bolster Heights Residential Care | AL | Auburn (New Auburn) | 84
Facility
84
ME AVG
17
Rank
#11 / 329 | No |
48
Facility
48
ME AVG
35
Rank
#96 / 306 | - |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#120 / 223 | - | Merissa Poland | 2 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| The Chapman House | AL | Auburn | 30
Facility
30
ME AVG
17
Rank
#61 / 329 | Yes |
82
Facility
82
ME AVG
35
Rank
#19 / 306 | Private Rooms |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#156 / 223 | - | Bonnie J. Iwans | 2 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#200 / 230 | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
3
Rank
#190 / 230 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#174 / 230 |
| Lubear Way | AL | Auburn (Rowe Corner) | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
17
Rank
#166 / 329 | No | - | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Mill Street | AL | Auburn | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
17
Rank
#324 / 329 | No |
61
Facility
61
ME AVG
35
Rank
#58 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | Brian Vye | 2 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#125 / 230 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#113 / 230 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Lubear Way is located in Auburn, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lubear Way
What neighborhood is Lubear Way in?
Lubear Way is in the Rowe Corner neighborhood of Auburn.
What is the license number of Lubear Way?
According to ME state health department records, Lubear Way's license number is RCC38944.
What is the occupancy rate at Lubear Way?
Lubear Way's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Lubear Way?
No, Lubear Way has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Lubear Way have?
Lubear Way has 4 beds.
Has Lubear Way had any deficiencies?
Lubear Way has no reported deficiencies according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
What levels of care does Lubear Way provide?
Lubear Way offers Assisted Living.
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