Houghton House

Houghton House

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 5 Rank #149 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 149th out of 329 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

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

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #121 / 306Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 121st out of 306 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountySomerset
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC38695

Contact Information

Fax+1 (844) 451-5680

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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. 3 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (89% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (41% 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. 18.9 This facility has 89% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 8.9).↓ 89% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.5 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 33% 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. 16.1 This facility has had 84% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 84% fewer
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 11.7 This facility has 41% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.7).↓ 41% better

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Madison's city center to Houghton 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Type of Care AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
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.
Grange Waiver
AL
Hinckley
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #251 / 306
-
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
House In Shawmut
AL
Shawmut
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No
25
Facility 25
ME AVG 35
Rank #161 / 306
-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #156 / 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
Shared Living Group Home
AL
Saint Albans (Nutter Corner)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 17
Rank #110 / 329
No-Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #125 / 230
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #153 / 230
Houghton House
AL
Madison
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 17
Rank #149 / 329
No
41
Facility 41
ME AVG 35
Rank #121 / 306
Private / Shared Rooms-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
Hartland Rd Waiver
AL
Palmyra (Thompson)
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 17
Rank #221 / 329
No-Private / Shared Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #97 / 230
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #125 / 230
2.0
Facility 2.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #153 / 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

Houghton House is located in Madison, 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).
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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 Houghton House

Is Houghton House in a walkable area?

Houghton House has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. 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 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 levels of care does Houghton House provide?

Houghton House offers Assisted Living.

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