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Day Spring House
Age with dignity at Day Spring House, an outstanding retreat in Dexter, ME, that offers assisted living. Prioritizing older adults with behavioral disturbances, the community has a specially trained team that provides individualized care for their daily living activities around the clock. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with accessible and secure accommodations designed for their comfort and safety.
To improve residents’ living experiences, stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with a variety of healthy menus based on their dietary restrictions and tastes. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s specialized services and a nurturing environment allow residents to live beyond their potential.
Community insights.
About this community
Day Spring House is administered by Derek E. Wood.
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
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.
• Deficiency Count (100% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (89% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Deficiency Count
| 6 | 3 | This facility has 100% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (6 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 100% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.0 | 1.59 | This facility has 89% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (3 vs. ME avg 1.59).↑ 89% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 3 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (2 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
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Inspections With Deficiencies
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Day Spring House
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dexter's city center to Day Spring House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Penobscot County
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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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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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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.
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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.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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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8
ME AVG
20
Rank
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44
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ME AVG
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100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | Correnia Austin | 1 | 1
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ME AVG
0.8
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1
ME AVG
3
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#96 / 237 | 1.0
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1.0
ME AVG
0.2
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#114 / 237 |
| Day Spring House | AL MC RESC RC | Dexter (Spooners Mill) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
ME AVG
36
Rank
#335 / 357 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | Derek E. Wood | 2 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
3
Rank
#204 / 237 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#185 / 237 |
| Main Street Manor | AL | Old Town (Great Works) | 5
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5
ME AVG
20
Rank
#173 / 356 | No |
24
Facility
24
ME AVG
36
Rank
#203 / 357 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#174 / 239 | Ashlee Leighton | 3 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#161 / 237 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#114 / 237 |
| Holyoke Street | AL | Brewer | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
20
Rank
#302 / 356 | No |
68
Facility
68
ME AVG
36
Rank
#53 / 357 |
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 |
| Rainbow House | AL | Hampden | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
20
Rank
#302 / 356 | No |
22
Facility
22
ME AVG
36
Rank
#216 / 357 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | - | 2 | 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 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Day Spring House is located in Dexter, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Day Spring House
What neighborhood is Day Spring House in?
Day Spring House is in the Spooners Mill neighborhood of Dexter.
Is Day Spring House in a walkable area?
Day Spring House has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Day Spring House?
According to ME state health department records, Day Spring House's license number is RCF39710.
When does Day Spring House's license expire?
According to ME state health department records, Day Spring House's license expires on July 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Day Spring House?
Day Spring House's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Day Spring House?
Yes, Day Spring House allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Day Spring House?
Derek E. Wood is the administrator of Day Spring House.
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