Aroostook County Action Program
Aroostook County Action Program
Aroostook County Action Program operates a 30-bed residential care facility at 118 Ellsworth Road in Blue Hill, Hancock County, Maine, serving older adults in a rural community setting. Gwendolyn Anne Ossanna administers the facility.
The facility functions as residential care within a multi-service community action agency framework that also delivers aging services, early childhood education, workforce development, and community prevention programming.
The facility operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A wellness program partners with local and statewide organizations to address prevention areas including nutrition, oral health, substance use prevention, tobacco prevention, and obesity prevention.
The neighborhood’s walk score of 12 reflects rural car-dependent character; most destinations require transportation. Geographic context: the facility sits 133.6 miles from Blue Hill’s city center.
Regulatory oversight is light. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Certification conducted a single inspection on September 30, 2025, identifying zero citations. This single inspection compares to a Maine average of 20 inspections, placing the facility 95 percent below state inspection frequency benchmarks.
Families interested in Aroostook County Action Program should contact the facility directly to verify services offered, confirm current licensing and inspection status, and understand staffing and care models before placement.
30-bed community Rank #76 / 357Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 357 homes in Maine. 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.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: 12 / 100 Rank #274 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th out of 422 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 29, 2026
CountyHancock
License NumberADS39974
Aroostook County Action Program is administered by Gwendolyn Anne Ossanna.
Wellness Programnutrition, oral health, substance use, tobacco, obesity, youth engagement
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
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.
Overall vs. ME average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total inspections (95% below)
• Total inspections (95% below)
Latest Inspection
September 30, 2025
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 20 | This facility has 95% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 95% better |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aroostook County Action Program
Is Aroostook County Action Program in a walkable area?
Aroostook County Action Program has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Aroostook County Action Program?
According to ME state health department records, Aroostook County Action Program's license number is ADS39974.
When does Aroostook County Action Program's license expire?
According to ME state health department records, Aroostook County Action Program's license expires on September 29, 2026.
Who is the administrator of Aroostook County Action Program?
Gwendolyn Anne Ossanna is the administrator of Aroostook County Action Program.
How many beds does Aroostook County Action Program have?
Aroostook County Action Program has 30 beds.
Are there photos of Aroostook County Action Program?
Yes — there are 46 photos of Aroostook County Action Program in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Aroostook County Action Program?
Aroostook County Action Program is located at 118 Ellsworth Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614.
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