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Getchell Foster Homes
Getchell Foster Homes is a welcoming haven in Clifton, ME, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to those with intellectual and developmental conditions, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and monitoring services are also available to keep residents safe. The community is a good option for a worry-free retirement, especially with its nurturing environment.
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About this community
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Clifton's city center to Getchell Foster Homes'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-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.
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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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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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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| Murphy’s Lakeview Manor | AL | Broadway Lincoln (Lincoln) | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
17
Rank
#88 / 329 | No |
44
Facility
44
ME AVG
35
Rank
#112 / 307 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | Correnia Austin | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#95 / 230 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#113 / 230 |
| Day Spring House | AL MC RESC RC | Dexter (Spooners Mill) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
17
Rank
#110 / 329 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
ME AVG
35
Rank
#285 / 307 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | Derek E. Wood | 2 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
3
Rank
#198 / 230 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#179 / 230 |
| Getchell Foster Homes | AL | Clifton | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
17
Rank
#149 / 329 | No | - | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | 0 | - | - |
| Holyoke Street | AL | Brewer | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
17
Rank
#276 / 329 | No |
68
Facility
68
ME AVG
35
Rank
#44 / 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 |
| Rainbow House | AL | Hampden | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
17
Rank
#276 / 329 | No |
22
Facility
22
ME AVG
35
Rank
#178 / 307 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | 2 | 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 |
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
Getchell Foster Homes is located in Clifton, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Getchell Foster Homes
What is the license number of Getchell Foster Homes?
According to ME state health department records, Getchell Foster Homes's license number is RCB1790.
Are pets allowed at Getchell Foster Homes?
No, Getchell Foster Homes has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Getchell Foster Homes have?
Getchell Foster Homes has 5 beds.
What levels of care does Getchell Foster Homes provide?
Getchell Foster Homes offers Assisted Living.
What is the address of Getchell Foster Homes?
Getchell Foster Homes is located at 219 Bruckoff Road, Clifton, ME 04428.
What is the phone number of Getchell Foster Homes?
(207) 843-7422 will put you in contact with the team at Getchell Foster Homes.
What county is Getchell Foster Homes located in?
Getchell Foster Homes is in Penobscot County.
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