Foster Street Home

Foster Street Home

Overview of Foster Street Home

Make the most of your independence at Foster Street Home, an inviting community in Ellsworth, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can rekindle passions and find new hobbies with a jam-packed calendar of enjoyable activities and enriching programs. Hassle-free mealtimes with nutritious and tasty meals are also provided, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents can take their medicines as prescribed. The community is great for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with 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. 6 Rank #110 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 110th 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 Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #86 / 307Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 86th out of 307 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.
51 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #156 / 223Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 156th 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.
83.3% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Maine average: 87.9%
Occupied beds
5 / 6

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyHancock
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC306

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 667-1977

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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 (116% 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. 3.01.39 This facility has 116% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (3 vs. ME avg 1.39).↑ 116% 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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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ellsworth's city center to Foster Street Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Hancock 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Type of Care AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
Eastside Manor
AL
Hancock (Waukeag)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 17
Rank #88 / 329
No
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 35
Rank #280 / 307
Private / Shared Rooms-Katrina Richartz1
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
Foster Street Home
AL
Ellsworth
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 35
Rank #86 / 307
-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #156 / 223
-1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #156 / 230
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #179 / 230
Knox Road House
AL
Bar Harbor (Town Hill)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 35
Rank #247 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
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
Forest Avenue Home
AL
Ellsworth
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
46
Facility 46
ME AVG 35
Rank #105 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
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
Hilltop Home
AL
Ellsworth
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No
59
Facility 59
ME AVG 35
Rank #64 / 307
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #156 / 230
1.5
Facility 1.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #148 / 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

Foster Street Home is located in Ellsworth, 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 Foster Street Home

Is Foster Street Home in a walkable area?

Foster Street Home has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Foster Street Home?

According to ME state health department records, Foster Street Home's license number is RCC306.

What is the occupancy rate at Foster Street Home?

Foster Street Home's occupancy is 83.3%.

Are pets allowed at Foster Street Home?

No, Foster Street Home has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Foster Street Home have?

Foster Street Home has 6 beds.

Has Foster Street Home had any deficiencies?

Foster Street Home has had 3 reported deficiencies according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Are there photos of Foster Street Home?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Foster Street Home in the photo gallery on this page.

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