Granite Hill Estates
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Hallowell, ME
Granite Hill Estates
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Hallowell, ME
Overview of Granite Hill Estates
Granite Hill Estates offers independent living options, assisted living apartments, and specialized memory care living facilities. Their focus is on enhancing the lifestyle experiences of seniors who seek social support while maintaining their independence. Situated on a sprawling 135-acre wooded campus in Hallowell, Maine, this community believes that senior living should be about creating lasting memories and enjoyable experiences.
Residents at Granite Hill Estates enjoy locally sourced, nutritious meals crafted by a skilled culinary team. The community fosters creativity among its residents through a variety of engaging activities that elevate the quality of senior living. Additional services include incontinence care, scheduled transportation to appointments, various apartment styles to meet individual needs, an emergency response system, and more. Granite Hill Estates is committed to providing comprehensive and enriching living environments for seniors, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling experience.
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 20 / 100 Rank #224 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 224th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Total Employees
50
Full-Time Employees
50
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Avita Memory Care
Dining
Swimming Pool
Putting Green
Game Room
Salon
Wi-Fi
Walking Paths
Putting Green & Horse Shoes
On-Site Bank
Specific ProgramsRespite Stay Program, Signature Programs, Senior Green, Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Artists in Residence, Cooking Up Memories
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 417 / 457 - 492 / 1,161 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Granite Hill Estates
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2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hallowell's city center to Granite Hill Estates'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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville | AL IL MC | Waterville | 58
Facility
58
ME AVG
20
Rank
#45 / 356 | No |
15
Facility
15
ME AVG
36
Rank
#251 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
96.6%
Facility
96.6%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#118 / 239 | - | Renee Hanscom | 15 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#227 / 237 | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
3
Rank
#180 / 237 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#97 / 237 |
| The Inn at City Hall | AL | Augusta | 31
Facility
31
ME AVG
20
Rank
#74 / 356 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
ME AVG
36
Rank
#36 / 357 | Private Rooms |
93.5%
Facility
93.5%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#131 / 239 | - | Samantha Rae Tracy | 3 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#227 / 237 | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
3
Rank
#196 / 237 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#157 / 237 |
| Alzheimer‘s Care Center | AL MC | Gardiner | 30
Facility
30
ME AVG
20
Rank
#75 / 356 | No |
10
Facility
10
ME AVG
36
Rank
#287 / 357 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | - | Vanessa Broga | 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 |
| Chase Point Assisted Living | AL NH SNF | Damariscotta | 24
Facility
24
ME AVG
20
Rank
#90 / 356 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
36
Rank
#229 / 357 | Studio / 1 Bed |
41.7%
Facility
41.7%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#233 / 239 | - | Wanda L. Wilcox | 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 |
| Granite Hill Estates | AL IL MC | Hallowell | - | Yes |
20
Facility
20
ME AVG
36
Rank
#224 / 357 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A+ | Jennifer Baldwin | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Granite Hill Estates is located in Hallowell, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Granite Hill Estates
Is Granite Hill Estates in a walkable area?
Granite Hill Estates has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Granite Hill Estates been in business?
Granite Hill Estates has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Granite Hill Estates?
Yes, Granite Hill Estates allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Granite Hill Estates?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Granite Hill Estates in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Granite Hill Estates?
Granite Hill Estates is located at 60 Balsam Dr, Hallowell, ME 04347.
What is the phone number of Granite Hill Estates?
(207) 626-7786 will put you in contact with the team at Granite Hill Estates.
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