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Located in the quiet neighborhood of Machias, ME, Machias Boarding Home is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities with top-notch care provided around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
With a variety of fun activities and wellness programs, 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 are assured of taking their medications as prescribed, as medication reminders are also provided. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years, especially with its nurturing environment and dedicated services.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 20 | This facility has 60% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (8 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 60% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection of Machias Boarding Home on November 1, 2023, found the facility in substantial compliance with applicable regulations and no deficiencies were noted. Earlier inspections, including a complaint investigation on March 30, 2023, also found the facility in substantial compliance without any deficiencies. Complaint investigations during this period were unsubstantiated and did not result in citations. There were no enforcement actions, fines, or license issues listed in the available reports. This pattern suggests consistent compliance with regulatory requirements over time.
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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Machias's city center to Machias Boarding Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Machias Boarding Home is located in Machias, Maine.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| The Grace Home 2 |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Columbia (Columbia Falls) | 8 | No | 0 | Private / Shared Rooms | 87.5% | Heather Hanson | 38 | 5 | 0.1 |
| New Horizons Adult Family Care Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Calais (Milltown) | 8 | No | 23 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - | - |
| Machias Boarding Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Machias | 6 | No | 58 | Private / Shared Rooms | 100.0% | - | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Sandy Brook Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Danforth | 6 | No | 12 | Private / Shared Rooms | 83.3% | - | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Neighborhood Residential |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Marshfield (Hoyttown) | 6 | No | 20 | Private / Shared Rooms | 100.0% | Victor K. Mubang | 10 | 2 | 0.2 |
Machias Boarding Home is in the Machias neighborhood of Machias.
Machias Boarding Home has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to ME state health department records, Machias Boarding Home's license number is PNC626.
According to ME state health department records, Machias Boarding Home's license expires on September 22, 2025.
Machias Boarding Home's occupancy is 100%.
Machias Boarding Home has 6 beds.
Machias Boarding Home is located at 2 North St, Machias, ME 04654.
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