Aroostook County Action Program

Aroostook County Action Program

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 30 Rank #75 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 356 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 #271 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st out of 357 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 29, 2026
CountyHancock
License NumberADS39974

Ownership & Operating Entity

Aroostook County Action Program is administered by Gwendolyn Anne Ossanna.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Programnutrition, oral health, substance use, tobacco, obesity, youth engagement
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8 am - 5 pm

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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. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Blue Hill's city center to Aroostook County Action Program'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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Aroostook County Action Program
ADC
Blue Hill
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 20
Rank #75 / 356
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 36
Rank #271 / 357
--Gwendolyn Anne Ossanna----
Farmington Congregate Associates
ADC
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
Farmington
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 20
Rank #98 / 356
No
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 36
Rank #79 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #217 / 239
Diane Sinclair1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #159 / 237

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.

Are pets allowed at Aroostook County Action Program?

No, Aroostook County Action Program has a no-pet policy.

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 10 photos of Aroostook County Action Program in the photo gallery on this page.

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