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Freese’s Assisted Living Program

10 Water St Ste 1, Bangor, ME 04401-6394 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Freese’s Assisted Living Program

Freese’s Assisted Living Program is a 39-bed assisted living community located at 10 Water Street, Suite 1, in Bangor, Maine. The community requires a minimum age of 55 and is operated in connection with Penquis.

The facility currently maintains an 82% occupancy rate, with 32 of its 39 beds filled. This capacity is in line with the Maine state average of 83.1%. Current figures suggest the community can generally accommodate new admissions.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification, has conducted 27 inspections at this facility, which is significantly above the state average of 10. Inspections conducted on July 10, 2025, June 26, 2025, and August 22, 2024, each resulted in zero deficiencies. The facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, with no recorded complaints or enforcement actions in available reports.

Accommodations consist of one-bedroom apartments with all utilities included. The smoke-free building is locked for security and features an atrium, community room, library, and laundry facilities. Services include 24-hour staffing, medication assistance, daily meals, light housekeeping, and personal care support. Residents have direct access to a bus stop, and pets are permitted.

Apartment-style assisted living with a record of regulatory compliance makes this a viable option for seniors aged 55 and older. Families evaluating Freese’s Assisted Living Program should verify the scope of Penquis services and associated fees, as well as current payment options, before making a placement decision.

Facility Direct Line (207) 973-3500
Facility Direct Line (207) 973-3500

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
32
Bed community size
39-bed community Rank #64 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 95 / 100 Rank #4 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 357 homes 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 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #172 / 239Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd 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.
Similar to the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
32 / 39
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 4, 2026 Expires in 24 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

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 FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Deficiency Count Info Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record for this facility. 03 This facility has 100% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 100% better

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. 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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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 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. 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 20
Rank #32 / 356
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 36
Rank #113 / 357
Private / Shared 94.4% -Bridgette Keegan8
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.7
Rank #206 / 237
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #161 / 237
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #101 / 237
Westgate Manor
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RESC
RC
SNF
Bangor
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 20
Rank #37 / 356
No
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 36
Rank #206 / 357
- 97.1% A--3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.7
Rank #225 / 237
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #231 / 237
5.3
Facility 5.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #222 / 237
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Broadway Bangor
40
Facility 40
ME AVG 20
Rank #62 / 356
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 36
Rank #4 / 357
- 97.5% -Janet Edgecomb3
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.7
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Freese’s Assisted Living Program
AL
Bangor
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 20
Rank #64 / 356
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 36
Rank #4 / 357
- 82.1% -Christine Rice3
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.7
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Winterberry Heights Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Bangor
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 20
Rank #85 / 356
No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 36
Rank #167 / 357
- 100.0% -Mark Stewart2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.7
Rank #128 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #103 / 237
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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%.

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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