Apple Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bowdoin, ME

Apple Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Bowdoin, ME

Overview of Apple Ridge

Spend a blissful retirement at Apple Ridge, a friendly retreat in Bowdoin, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, a competent and well-trained team provides top-tier care for their daily living activities 24/7. Household services, medication reminders, and incontinence care are also provided to ensure residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
1
Bed community size
3-bed community Rank #246 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #302 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 302nd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
33%
Rank #236 / 239Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th out of 239 homes we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 239. 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.
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
1 / 3
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountySagadahoc
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC34

Ownership & Operating Entity

Apple Ridge is administered by Robin E. Boggs.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 273-3355

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursAlways open

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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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (89% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (at ME avg)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 33 This facility has deficiency count in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.01.59 This facility has 89% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (3 vs. ME avg 1.59).↑ 89% worse

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. 11 This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 1).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Places of interest near Apple Ridge

Address 2.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bowdoin's city center to Apple Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 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. 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.
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IL
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115
Facility 115
ME AVG 20
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18
Facility 18
ME AVG 36
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84.3%
Facility 84.3%
ME AVG 87.5%
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Nichole Doyer2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
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0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
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Coastal Landing LLC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
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83
Facility 83
ME AVG 20
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Yes
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 36
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-
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #112 / 239
Wendy A Rider1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Avita of Brunswick
AL
MC
Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 36
Rank #224 / 357
-
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #148 / 239
Monique Kay Thiboutot2
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
Davis Road Group Home
AL
Farmington
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 36
Rank #302 / 357
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1
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
Apple Ridge
AL
MC
Bowdoin
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 36
Rank #302 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #236 / 239
Robin E. Boggs1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #161 / 237
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #185 / 237

Frequently Asked Questions about Apple Ridge

Is Apple Ridge in a walkable area?

Apple Ridge has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Apple Ridge?

According to ME state health department records, Apple Ridge's license number is RCC34.

What is the occupancy rate at Apple Ridge?

Apple Ridge's occupancy is 33%.

Are pets allowed at Apple Ridge?

No, Apple Ridge has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Apple Ridge?

Robin E. Boggs is the administrator of Apple Ridge.

How many beds does Apple Ridge have?

Apple Ridge has 3 beds.

Has Apple Ridge had any deficiencies?

Apple Ridge has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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