Winterberry Heights Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bangor, ME

Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bangor, ME

Overview of Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Starting at $4,175 monthly, Winterberry Heights Senior Living is a 29-bed assisted living and memory care community in Bangor, Maine’s third-largest city. The community at 932 Ohio Street offers a blend of residential care and specialized programming for residents seeking help with daily living needs or cognitive care. With 100 percent occupancy, the facility operates at full capacity, demonstrating solid community demand.

The home serves occupants via 24-hour licensed staff, assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. For occupants needing specialized memory support, Winterberry Heights Senior Living offers dedicated memory care spaces and programming called Meaningful Moments, alongside short-term respite care options for families seeking momentary relief. Residents benefit from proximity to St. Joseph Regional Hospital and a set of neighborhood amenities: parks, places of worship, dining establishments, grocery stores, and pharmacies. The location scores 36 on the Walk Score scale, so some nearby services are walkable, with most trips requiring transportation.

State inspections have underscored staff background check and hiring documentation procedures, themes the facility’s care protocols have addressed. Separate complaint investigations found no substantiated issues during their reviews.

To see the home firsthand and discuss care options with the staff, families should tour it if they want to learn more about specific amenities, dining options, or room configurations.

Bed community size
29-bed community Rank #85 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 356 homes in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #167 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 422 homes in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 240 homes in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
29 / 29
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 6, 2026
CountyPenobscot
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD38721

Ownership & Operating Entity

Winterberry Heights Senior Living is administered by Mark Stewart.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 2 deficiencies 31 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2023 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 23 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.10.2 This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.1 vs. ME avg 0.2).↓ 50% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3120 This facility has had 55% more total inspections than the Maine average (31 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 55% more

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • March 5, 2025 inspection found a repeat deficiency for failing to use the Maine Background Check Center for staff with direct resident access, violating the previously accepted Plan of Correction.
  • September 10, 2024 biennial survey cited failure to obtain comprehensive background checks from the Maine Background Check Center for two staff members, including one hired without any record.
  • Complaint investigations on March 21, 2023 and February 1, 2024 found no deficiencies or substantiated issues during reviews.

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bangor's city center to Winterberry Heights Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Winterberry Heights Senior Living is located in Bangor, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ME

Rural access emphasized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age
General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
ME

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits
Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+
General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.
ME

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits
Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+
General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits
Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
ME

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
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Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Benefits
Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Frequently Asked Questions about Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Is Winterberry Heights Senior Living in a walkable area?

Winterberry Heights Senior Living has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

According to ME state health department records, Winterberry Heights Senior Living's license number is RCD38721.

When does Winterberry Heights Senior Living's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Winterberry Heights Senior Living's license expires on September 6, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

Winterberry Heights Senior Living's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

No, Winterberry Heights Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

Mark Stewart is the administrator of Winterberry Heights Senior Living.

How many beds does Winterberry Heights Senior Living have?

Winterberry Heights Senior Living has 29 beds.

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