Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Overview of Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Freese’s Assisted Living Program provides assisted living in Bangor, ME. Residents receive support with personal care and medications, along with prepared meals, while 24-hour care staff are available for ongoing assistance. The 39-bed community may be a good fit for someone who needs help with these daily needs while living in an assisted living apartment.

Residents have one-bedroom apartments with all utilities included, so utility costs are part of the housing arrangement. A library offers a place to read on site, and the community room provides shared space for residents to gather. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

The area has a Walk Score of 95 out of 100 and is a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car; a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Assistance with arranging transportation is also available. Christine Rice is the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 39 Rank #50 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 50th 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 Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #3 / 306Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 3rd 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.
95 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #162 / 223Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 162nd 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.
82.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Maine average: 87.9%
Occupied beds
32 / 39

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 4, 2026 Expires in 2 days
CountyPenobscot
License NumberALP377

Ownership & Operating Entity

Freese’s Assisted Living Program is administered by Christine Rice.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesWide hallways with handrails.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 973-3699

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Elevator
Library
Laundry
Beautiful Atrium
Specific ProgramsAssistance with medication, 24-hour care staff, prepared meals daily, light housekeeping and linen services, assistance with arranging transportation, support with personal care
Touring HoursMonday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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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. 2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (100% below)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility ME Average vs. ME Avg
Deficiency Count Info Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record for this facility. 0 8.9 This facility has 100% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 8.9).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility ME Average vs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3 6.1 This facility has had 51% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 51% fewer
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 0 1.7 This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 1.7).↓ 100% better

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bangor's city center to Freese’s Assisted Living Program'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-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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
AL
MC
RESC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 17
Rank #23 / 329
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 35
Rank #92 / 306
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #122 / 223
- Bridgette Keegan 8
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #200 / 230
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #156 / 230
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #100 / 230
Westgate Manor
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Bangor
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 17
Rank #26 / 329
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 35
Rank #168 / 306
-
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #115 / 223
A- Brenda Pierce 10
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #221 / 230
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 3
Rank #224 / 230
1.8
Facility 1.8
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #215 / 230
Freese’s Assisted Living Program
AL
Bangor
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 17
Rank #50 / 329
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 35
Rank #3 / 306
-
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #162 / 223
- Christine Rice 3
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
Winterberry Heights Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Bangor
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 17
Rank #68 / 329
No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 35
Rank #135 / 306
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
- Mark Stewart 2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #95 / 230
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #102 / 230
Hathaway House
AL
Bangor (Tree Streets)
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 17
Rank #276 / 329
No
79
Facility 79
ME AVG 35
Rank #21 / 306
-
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

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Freese’s Assisted Living Program is located in BANGOR, 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 Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Is Freese’s Assisted Living Program in a walkable area?

Freese’s Assisted Living Program has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Freese’s Assisted Living Program?

According to ME state health department records, Freese’s Assisted Living Program's license number is ALP377.

When does Freese’s Assisted Living Program's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Freese’s Assisted Living Program's license expires on September 4, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Freese’s Assisted Living Program?

Freese’s Assisted Living Program's occupancy is 82.1%.

Are pets allowed at Freese’s Assisted Living Program?

No, Freese’s Assisted Living Program has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Freese’s Assisted Living Program?

Christine Rice is the administrator of Freese’s Assisted Living Program.

How many beds does Freese’s Assisted Living Program have?

Freese’s Assisted Living Program has 39 beds.

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