Merry Gardens Estates
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Camden, ME

Merry Gardens Estates

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Camden, ME

Overview of Merry Gardens Estates

Merry Gardens Estates offers assisted living and independent living in Camden, ME. Assisted living provides help with medication and personal care, while 24-hour care staff remain available. Independent living provides private apartment living with community services and no daily care. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may increase over time, since moving from independent living to assisted living can happen within the same community.

The community has 33 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Residents live in one-bedroom apartments with a separate bedroom and living area, and wheelchair accessibility supports residents who use mobility devices. Staff can help arrange transportation, so residents have assistance coordinating rides when needed.

Outdoor spaces and a library give residents places to spend time outside or read on site. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to reach nearby destinations independently. Christine Rice serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 33 Rank #59 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 59th 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #11 / 27Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 27 assisted living communities we track in Maine for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maine facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
28 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #37 / 307Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 37th out of 307 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.
72 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #190 / 223Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 190th out of 223 assisted living communities we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 223. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
69.7% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Maine average: 87.9%
Occupied beds
23 / 33

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 16, 2026
CountyKnox
License NumberALP684

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merry Gardens Estates is administered by Christine Rice.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Grab Bars
Safety FeaturesWide hallways with handrails.

Staff Details

Total Employees
11
Full-Time Employees
11

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 973-3699

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Shopping
Elevator
Laundry
Library
Specific ProgramsAssistance with medication, 24-hour care staff, prepared meals daily, light housekeeping and linen services, assistance with arranging transportation, support with personal care
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

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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 (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (28% 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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.39 This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.39).↓ 28% 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. 13 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
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 0.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Camden's city center to Merry Gardens 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
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.
Stroudwater Lodge
AL
IL
Westbrook
115
Facility 115
ME AVG 17
Rank #4 / 329
Yes
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 35
Rank #196 / 307
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #154 / 223
Nichole Doyer2
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
Coastal Landing LLC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Brunswick
83
Facility 83
ME AVG 17
Rank #12 / 329
Yes
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 35
Rank #5 / 307
-
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #112 / 223
Wendy A Rider1
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
Avita of Brunswick
AL
MC
Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 17
Rank #20 / 329
Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 35
Rank #184 / 307
-
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #141 / 223
Monique Kay Thiboutot2
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
Merry Gardens Estates
AL
IL
Camden
33
Facility 33
ME AVG 17
Rank #59 / 329
No
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 35
Rank #37 / 307
-
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #190 / 223
Christine Rice1
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
Davis Road Group Home
AL
Farmington
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 17
Rank #166 / 329
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #252 / 307
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
-1
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merry Gardens Estates

Is Merry Gardens Estates in a walkable area?

Merry Gardens Estates has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Merry Gardens Estates?

According to ME state health department records, Merry Gardens Estates's license number is ALP684.

When does Merry Gardens Estates's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Merry Gardens Estates's license expires on October 16, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Merry Gardens Estates?

Merry Gardens Estates's occupancy is 69.7%.

How long has Merry Gardens Estates been in business?

Merry Gardens Estates has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Merry Gardens Estates?

No, Merry Gardens Estates has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Merry Gardens Estates?

Christine Rice is the administrator of Merry Gardens Estates.

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