Alzheimer‘s Care Center
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gardiner, ME

Alzheimer‘s Care Center

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Gardiner, ME

Overview of Alzheimer‘s Care Center

Found within a serene wooded area and graced by tree-lined avenues, the Alzheimer’s Care Center stands as a beacon of excellence in dementia care. This home takes an innovative approach to memory care, tailoring their services to the unique interests, backgrounds, and needs of each resident. With a legacy dating back to 1988 and situated in the heart of Gardiner, Maine, it has cultivated a reputation as a trusted and dedicated destination for individuals requiring specialized assistance. At the core of this center’s philosophy is a commitment to creating a secure haven for residents. With round-the-clock support from a skilled interdisciplinary team, residents can find comfort and solace in a stimulating, friendly, and safe environment.

This facility goes beyond the typical memory care setting, offering engaging community experiences, memory care support groups, and even support groups to foster a sense of belonging and connection. In the Alzheimer’s Care Center, residents and their families can find not only care but also a compassionate community that values each individual’s journey. For those seeking assisted living for dementia patients, this center offers a harmonious blend of personalized care and a supportive environment that celebrates the uniqueness of every resident.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #67 / 346Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 346 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #277 / 346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 277th out of 346 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
10 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 230Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 230 homes we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 230. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the Maine average: 87.4%
Occupied beds
30 / 30

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationApril 22, 2028
CountyKennebec
License LevelPNMI LEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCF24

Ownership & Operating Entity

Alzheimer‘s Care Center is administered by Vanessa Broga.

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 626-1814

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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.

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.

Overall vs. ME average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (100% below)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (100% below)

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

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Deficiency Count Info Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record for this facility. 03 This facility has 100% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 100% 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. 13 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 01 This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 1).↓ 100% better

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gardiner's city center to Alzheimer‘s Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
AL
IL
MC
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 18
Rank #37 / 346
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 37
Rank #242 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #116 / 230
Renee Hanscom15
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #227 / 237
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #180 / 237
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #97 / 237
Park Residences of Waterville
AL
IL
MC
Waterville
38
Facility 38
ME AVG 18
Rank #58 / 346
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 37
Rank #242 / 346
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #120 / 230
Renee Hanscom2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #206 / 237
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 3
Rank #209 / 237
3.5
Facility 3.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #205 / 237
The Inn at City Hall
AL
Augusta
31
Facility 31
ME AVG 18
Rank #66 / 346
Yes
76
Facility 76
ME AVG 37
Rank #36 / 346
Private Rooms
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #125 / 230
Samantha Rae Tracy3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #227 / 237
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 3
Rank #196 / 237
1.7
Facility 1.7
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #157 / 237
Alzheimer‘s Care Center
AL
MC
Gardiner
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 18
Rank #67 / 346
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 37
Rank #277 / 346
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Vanessa Broga1
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
Chase Point Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
Damariscotta
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 18
Rank #81 / 346
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 37
Rank #223 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed
41.7%
Facility 41.7%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #224 / 230
Wanda L. Wilcox1
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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Alzheimer‘s Care Center is located in Gardiner, 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).
ME

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 Alzheimer‘s Care Center

Is Alzheimer‘s Care Center in a walkable area?

Alzheimer‘s Care Center has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Alzheimer‘s Care Center?

According to ME state health department records, Alzheimer‘s Care Center's license number is RCF24.

When does Alzheimer‘s Care Center's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Alzheimer‘s Care Center's license expires on April 22, 2028.

What is the occupancy rate at Alzheimer‘s Care Center?

Alzheimer‘s Care Center's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Alzheimer‘s Care Center?

No, Alzheimer‘s Care Center has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Alzheimer‘s Care Center?

Vanessa Broga is the administrator of Alzheimer‘s Care Center.

How many beds does Alzheimer‘s Care Center have?

Alzheimer‘s Care Center has 30 beds.

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