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Washington House
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Ellsworth, ME, Washington House is an inviting community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities is provided around the clock. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures 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.
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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ellsworth's city center to Washington House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Hancock County
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 | 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 |
| 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%
Facility
83.3%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#166 / 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 |
| Washington House | AL | Ellsworth | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
20
Rank
#191 / 356 | No |
53
Facility
53
ME AVG
36
Rank
#96 / 357 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - |
| Forest Avenue Home | AL | Ellsworth | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
20
Rank
#191 / 356 | No |
46
Facility
46
ME AVG
36
Rank
#127 / 357 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | - | 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 |
| 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%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | - | 2 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#206 / 237 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#161 / 237 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#153 / 237 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Washington House is located in Ellsworth, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington House
Is Washington House in a walkable area?
Washington House has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Washington House?
According to ME state health department records, Washington House's license number is PNC39564.
Are pets allowed at Washington House?
No, Washington House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Washington House have?
Washington House has 4 beds.
What is the address of Washington House?
Washington House is located at 8 Washington St, Ellsworth, ME 04605.
What is the phone number of Washington House?
(207) 667-7464 will put you in contact with the team at Washington House.
What county is Washington House located in?
Washington House is in Penobscot County.
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