Keep House 1
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Rumford, ME

Keep House 1

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Rumford, ME

Overview of Keep House 1

Situated in the quiet setting of Rumford, ME, Keep House 1 is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with high-quality care for their daily living activities and personal needs. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, especially with its nurturing setting and well-maintained amenities.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
2
Bed community size
3-bed community Rank #246 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th 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
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #133 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd 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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #206 / 239Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th 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.
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
2 / 3
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyOxford
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC38883

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

5 services
Residential Homes
Community Supports
Shared Living
Home Supports
Community Case Management

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 364-7281

Amenities & Lifestyle

24/7 Staffing
Quiet Neighborhood
Close Access To Amenities
Social Interaction Opportunities
Privacy
Specific ProgramsCommunity Membership

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 4 deficiencies 12 inspections

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.

Since 2023 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (33% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 43 This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 33% worse

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. 1220 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (12 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Managed by Jessica Hines

Executive Director

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Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rumford's city center to Keep House 1's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Oxford 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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to 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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
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.
New Hope Home
AL
HC
RESC
Mexico
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 36
Rank #302 / 357
100.0% -11
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Fourth Street Home
AL
Mexico
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 36
Rank #203 / 357
75.0% -16
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Keep House 1
AL
RESC
Rumford
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
45
Facility 45
ME AVG 36
Rank #133 / 357
66.7% Jessica Hines12
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #163 / 233
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #145 / 233
The Home at Pleasant Street
AL
Oxford
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 36
Rank #271 / 357
100.0% -8
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233
Morse Brook
AL
South Paris
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 36
Rank #335 / 357
100.0% Marcia Turcotte5
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 233
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 233

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Keep House 1 is located in Rumford, 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).
ME

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 Keep House 1

Is Keep House 1 in a walkable area?

Keep House 1 has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Keep House 1?

According to ME state health department records, Keep House 1's license number is RCC38883.

What is the occupancy rate at Keep House 1?

Keep House 1's occupancy is 67%.

Are pets allowed at Keep House 1?

No, Keep House 1 has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Keep House 1 have?

Keep House 1 has 3 beds.

Has Keep House 1 had any deficiencies?

Keep House 1 has had 4 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Are there photos of Keep House 1?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Keep House 1 in the photo gallery on this page.

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