Birch Grove

Birch Grove

Overview of Birch Grove

Live with dignity at Birch Grove, an inviting retreat in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-notch support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7. Transferring assistance and medication management are also provided for convenience and safety.

With a variety of exciting events and engaging programs, residents have plenty to experience. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely with transportation services. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its warm and nurturing environment.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 4 Rank #166 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 166th out of 329 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 #231 / 306Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 231st out of 306 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
11 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #173 / 223Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 173rd out of 223 assisted living communities we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 223. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
75% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Maine average: 87.9%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyAndroscoggin
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC38878

Ownership & Operating Entity

Birch Grove is administered by Shane Ashe.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Housekeeping Services

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 753-1944

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaAt least one person in each apartment must be 65 or older.
Minimum Age65+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Dining
Bistro
Garden
Patio
Concierge
Wi-Fi
Social And Recreational Activities
Activitieswellness classes, social events, themed food nights
Wellness Programwellbeing coordinator, wellbeing plan
Specific ProgramsGroup exercise classes, and activities

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Birch Grove.

This facility provides Dining Services.

Food DescriptionDining at Birch Grove is relaxed and friendly, with menus that change regularly to reflect residents' preferences, offering a range of options from light lunches to hearty suppers.

Room Accommodations

Room Types1Br, 2Br, 3Br

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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. 3 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (41% 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. 18.9 This facility has 89% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 8.9).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.5 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 33% 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. 16.1 This facility has had 84% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 84% fewer
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 11.7 This facility has 41% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.7).↓ 41% better

Places of interest near Birch Grove

Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lewiston's city center to Birch Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Lewiston

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. 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.
Sunnybrook Senior Living
AL
Brunswick (Harding)
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 17
Rank #40 / 329
Yes
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 35
Rank #238 / 306
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #133 / 223
Lyndsay Renadette2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #125 / 230
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #113 / 230
Venture House
AL
Lewiston
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
17
Facility 17
ME AVG 35
Rank #197 / 306
Private / Shared Rooms
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #205 / 223
-2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
Birch Grove
AL
Lewiston
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 35
Rank #231 / 306
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #173 / 223
Shane Ashe1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #95 / 230
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #113 / 230
Fifty Eight Sargent Avenue
AL
IL
MC
NH
Lewiston
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
22
Facility 22
ME AVG 35
Rank #177 / 306
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Brian Vye2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
Macsullivan Home
AL
Lewiston
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 35
Rank #231 / 306
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Marcia Turcotte1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Birch Grove is located in Lewiston, 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 Birch Grove

Is Birch Grove in a walkable area?

Birch Grove has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Birch Grove?

According to ME state health department records, Birch Grove's license number is RCC38878.

What is the occupancy rate at Birch Grove?

Birch Grove's occupancy is 75%.

Are pets allowed at Birch Grove?

No, Birch Grove has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Birch Grove?

The team at Birch Grove can be reached at hello@birchgrove.life.

Who is the administrator of Birch Grove?

Shane Ashe is the administrator of Birch Grove.

How many beds does Birch Grove have?

Birch Grove has 4 beds.

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