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Seal Cove
All of Seal Cove’s 90 beds were spoken for at the time the facility was checked on last. For a family needing a place in Ellsworth, Maine, on short order, that is worth knowing, as that will rule out this location. It offers assisted living.
The tasks its care type covers are dressing, bathing, and medication management. Other than that, residents keep their own space and their own time while the help arrives when it’s needed.
Mercedes Gray is the administrator. A Walk Score of 69 puts the address nicely in the somewhat walkable range: some things sit within reach and can be taken care of on foot, while a few are further away, so most weeks can be handled without a ride.
Community insights.
About this community
Seal Cove is administered by Mercedes Gray.
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. 4 deficiencies 3 inspections
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 2025 vs. Maine state average• Total deficiencies (55% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (13% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 4 | 8.9 | This facility has 55% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 8.9).↓ 55% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.3 | 1.5 | This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1.3 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 13% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 6.1 | This facility has had 51% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 51% fewer |
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
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.
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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| Stroudwater Lodge | AL IL | Westbrook | 115
Facility
115
ME AVG
17
Rank
#4 / 329 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
ME AVG
35
Rank
#195 / 306 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
84.3%
Facility
84.3%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#154 / 223 | - | Nichole Doyer | 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 |
| Seal Cove | AL | Ellsworth | 90
Facility
90
ME AVG
17
Rank
#9 / 329 | No |
69
Facility
69
ME AVG
35
Rank
#41 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | Mercedes Gray | 3 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#200 / 230 | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
3
Rank
#175 / 230 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#145 / 230 |
| Scarborough Terrace | AL MC | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77
Facility
77
ME AVG
17
Rank
#18 / 329 | No |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
35
Rank
#218 / 306 | Studio / 1 Bed |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#191 / 223 | A+ | David Kingsley | 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 |
| Avita of Stroudwater | AL ADC IL MC | Westbrook | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
17
Rank
#20 / 329 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
35
Rank
#188 / 306 | Studio / 1 Bed |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#145 / 223 | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 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 |
| Atria Kennebunk | AL IL MC | Kennebunk | 74
Facility
74
ME AVG
17
Rank
#22 / 329 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
ME AVG
35
Rank
#85 / 306 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | Jessica Goodell | 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 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions about Seal Cove
Is Seal Cove in a walkable area?
Seal Cove has a walk score of 69. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Seal Cove?
According to ME state health department records, Seal Cove's license number is PND39759.
When does Seal Cove's license expire?
According to ME state health department records, Seal Cove's license expires on September 12, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Seal Cove?
Seal Cove's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Seal Cove?
No, Seal Cove has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Seal Cove?
Mercedes Gray is the administrator of Seal Cove.
How many beds does Seal Cove have?
Seal Cove has 90 beds.
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