Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth
Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth is a 60-bed assisted housing and residential care community at 42 Bucksport Road in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcomed, with most residents on long-term stays averaging 100 days. Services include assisted living, memory care, secured communities, and 24-hour care. The facility has significant availability at 47 percent occupancy that’s well below Maine’s 83.1 percent average and declining.
Licensed under Maine’s Assisted Housing Program, the facility’s state licensing inspections since 2024 show 5.5 deficiencies annually, roughly aligned with Maine’s 5.7 average, with most complaints substantiated. A January 2024 investigation substantiated multiple failures including inadequate staffing ratios, two resident care staff on duty when three were required, alongside medication administration errors and incomplete service plans. More recent inspections in July 2025 continued to find medication record documentation failures. No fines or enforcement actions issued.
Amenities include secured communities for memory care residents, transportation services, and life enrichment programming.
The facility is geared toward long-term assisted living and memory care in Ellsworth, serving a mixed Medicare and Medicaid population in Hancock County.
About this community
Occupancy
Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth is administered by Maria Ream.
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.
Since 2024 vs. Maine state average• Total deficiencies (267% above)
• Deficiencies per year (267% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (450% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 3 | This facility has 267% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (11 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 267% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5.5 | 1.5 | This facility has 267% more deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (5.5 vs. ME avg 1.5).↑ 267% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.1 | 0.2 | This facility has 450% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1.1 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 450% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
| 10 | 20 | This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (10 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 3, 2024 complaint inspection found five deficiencies including medication errors, incomplete service plans, missing staff schedules, and failure to meet minimum resident care staff ratios on two nights.
- September 26, 2024 inspection found two sanitation and physical plant issues: worn freezer shelving and bathrooms missing mirrors over sinks in several resident rooms.
- July 10, 2025 complaint investigation confirmed two deficiencies involving unattended medication carts with MAR books and incomplete transcription of treatment orders on MAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth
Is Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth in a walkable area?
Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth?
According to ME state health department records, Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth's license number is PND39700.
What is the occupancy rate at Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth?
Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth's occupancy is 47%.
Who is the administrator of Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth?
Maria Ream is the administrator of Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth.
How many beds does Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth have?
Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth?
Yes — there are 2 photos of Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth?
Magnolia Assisted Living of Ellsworth is located at 42 Bucksport Rd, Ellsworth, ME 04605-2230.
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