Changing Tides

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)
1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (at ME avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Inspections With Deficiencies (100% 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. 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. 01 This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 1).↓ 100% better

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Harrington's city center to Changing Tides'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.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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 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 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 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 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Changing Tides
AL
Harrington
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 36
Rank #287 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-Tara L. Strout1
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 Changing Tides

Is Changing Tides in a walkable area?

Changing Tides has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Changing Tides?

According to ME state health department records, Changing Tides's license number is RCC2376.

When does Changing Tides's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Changing Tides's license expires on November 29, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Changing Tides?

Changing Tides's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Changing Tides?

No, Changing Tides has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Changing Tides?

Tara L. Strout is the administrator of Changing Tides.

How many beds does Changing Tides have?

Changing Tides has 6 beds.

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