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Holmes House

Holmes House

55 Timber Lane, Newcastle, ME 04553 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Holmes House

Holmes House is a welcoming retreat in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality support for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. With accessible accommodations and an intimate setting, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of fun events and wellness programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, accompanied by its top-notch services and specially designed amenities.

Facility Direct Line (207) 563-2473
Facility Direct Line (207) 563-2473
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 4 Rank #191 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st 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. 4-bed community

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #186 / 239Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 186th 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.
75% This home usually has availability 75%
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
3 / 4
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyLincoln
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC490

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 563-6128

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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. 1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (33% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% 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. 23 This facility has 33% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.59 This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.59).↓ 37% 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. 23 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (2 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% 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
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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newcastle's city center to Holmes House'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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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AL
MC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
77
Facility 77
ME AVG 20
Rank #27 / 356
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 36
Rank #262 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #205 / 239
A+David Kingsley1
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
Avita of Stroudwater
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Westbrook
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 20
Rank #29 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 36
Rank #229 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #152 / 239
A+Tracy Hoppe1
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
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
AL
IL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 20
Rank #41 / 356
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 36
Rank #229 / 357
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #117 / 239
-Deborah Riddell1
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
Fallbrook Woods
AL
MC
RESC
Portland (North Deering)
56
Facility 56
ME AVG 20
Rank #47 / 356
No
43
Facility 43
ME AVG 36
Rank #140 / 357
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #165 / 239
-Mark Jacobs1
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
Holmes House
AL
Newcastle
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No--
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #186 / 239
--2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holmes House

What is the license number of Holmes House?

According to ME state health department records, Holmes House's license number is RCC490.

What is the occupancy rate at Holmes House?

Holmes House's occupancy is 75%.

Are pets allowed at Holmes House?

No, Holmes House has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Holmes House have?

Holmes House has 4 beds.

Has Holmes House had any deficiencies?

Holmes House has had 2 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

What is the address of Holmes House?

Holmes House is located at 55 Timber Lane, Newcastle, ME 04553.

What is the phone number of Holmes House?

(207) 563-2473 will put you in contact with the team at Holmes House.

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