Houghton House
Houghton House
Houghton House is an idyllic retreat in Madison, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ well-being, exceptional support for their daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, is provided around the clock. Residents also have a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.
Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those looking to live a blissful retirement, especially with its high-quality services and nurturing setting.
5-bed community Rank #173 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 173rd 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #146 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountySomerset
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC38695
Fax+1 (844) 451-5680
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.
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 (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% below)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Deficiency Count
Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record for this facility.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.0 | 1.59 | This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.59).↓ 37% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
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Inspections With Deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Houghton House
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Madison's city center to Houghton House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Somerset 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Type of Care
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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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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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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| Grange Waiver | AL | Hinckley | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
8
Facility
8
ME AVG
36
Rank
#302 / 357 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | 2 | 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 |
| House In Shawmut | AL | Shawmut | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
25
Facility
25
ME AVG
36
Rank
#198 / 357 | - |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#166 / 239 | 2 | 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 |
| Shared Living Group Home | AL | Saint Albans (Nutter Corner) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No | - | Private / Shared Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#129 / 237 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#159 / 237 |
| Houghton House | AL | Madison | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
20
Rank
#173 / 356 | No |
41
Facility
41
ME AVG
36
Rank
#146 / 357 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#96 / 237 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#114 / 237 |
| Hartland Rd Waiver | AL | Palmyra (Thompson) | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
20
Rank
#246 / 356 | No | - | Private / Shared Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.5%
Rank
#1 / 239 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
3
Rank
#129 / 237 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#159 / 237 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Houghton House is located in Madison, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Houghton House
Is Houghton House in a walkable area?
Houghton House has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Houghton House?
According to ME state health department records, Houghton House's license number is RCC38695.
Are pets allowed at Houghton House?
No, Houghton House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Houghton House have?
Houghton House has 5 beds.
Has Houghton House had any deficiencies?
Houghton House has had 1 reported deficiency since 2023 according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Are there photos of Houghton House?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Houghton House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Houghton House?
Houghton House is located at 3 E Houghton St, Madison, ME 04950.
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