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Care Ridge Estate

Care Ridge Estate

35 Ridge Rd, Lee, ME 04455 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Care Ridge Estate

Experience a worry-free retirement at Care Ridge Estate, an inviting community in Lee, ME, that offers assisted living. Residents here receive the utmost care and attention for their daily living activities from a respectful and highly skilled team available 24/7. The community also provides accessible and secure accommodations in a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

With unending recreational activities and wellness programs, residents live their days as they want and meet new friends. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delicious and well-balanced meals that cater to residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Here, residents enjoy the community’s serene outdoors and relaxing feel, ensuring they make the most of their best years.

Facility Direct Line (207) 738-4663
Facility Direct Line (207) 738-4663

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
9
Bed community size
10-bed community Rank #103 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd 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.
Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
90%
Rank #146 / 239Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th 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.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
9 / 10
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationMay 27, 2027
CountyPenobscot
License LevelPNMI LEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberPND1814

Ownership & Operating Entity

Care Ridge Estate is administered by Vernon Taylor.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staff Details

Total Employees
7
Full-Time Employees
7

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 738-4664

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (300% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (152% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• 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. 123 This facility has 300% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (12 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 300% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.01.59 This facility has 152% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 1.59).↑ 152% 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. 33 This facility has total inspections in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg
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
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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lee's city center to Care Ridge Estate'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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Scarborough Terrace
AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 356
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 36
Rank #262 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #205 / 239
A+David Kingsley1
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
Avita of Stroudwater
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Westbrook
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 36
Rank #229 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #152 / 239
A+Tracy Hoppe1
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
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
AL
IL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #41 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 36
Rank #229 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #117 / 239
-Deborah Riddell1
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
Fallbrook Woods
AL
MC
RESC
Portland (North Deering)
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 20
Rank #47 / 356
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 36
Rank #140 / 357
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #165 / 239
-Mark Jacobs1
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
Care Ridge Estate
AL
Lee (Crockertown)
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 20
Rank #103 / 356
No--
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #146 / 239
A+Vernon Taylor3
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 3
Rank #226 / 237
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #206 / 237
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Frequently Asked Questions about Care Ridge Estate

What neighborhood is Care Ridge Estate in?

Care Ridge Estate is in the Crockertown neighborhood of Lee.

What is the license number of Care Ridge Estate?

According to ME state health department records, Care Ridge Estate's license number is PND1814.

When does Care Ridge Estate's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Care Ridge Estate's license expires on May 27, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Care Ridge Estate?

Care Ridge Estate's occupancy is 90%.

How long has Care Ridge Estate been in business?

Care Ridge Estate has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Care Ridge Estate?

No, Care Ridge Estate has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Care Ridge Estate?

Vernon Taylor is the administrator of Care Ridge Estate.

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