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Merry Gardens Estates
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Camden, ME
Pathway leading to the entrance of Merry Gardens Estates Private resident room with a bed and window Gazebo surrounded by greenery in a landscaped garden A winding path surrounded by greenery in a serene outdoor space

Merry Gardens Estates

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Camden, ME
87 John St, Camden, ME 04843-1953 View map
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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.

Facility Direct Line (207) 973-3500
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 30 Rank #56 / 324Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 56th out of 324 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.

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 benchmarked This 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.
28 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #36 / 304Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 36th out of 304 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.
72 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #170 / 222Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 170th out of 222 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 222. 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.
76.7% This home usually has availability

Based on 23 residents and 30 beds. Source: state inspection report (Oct 2024)

Lower than the Maine average: 87.7%

About This Community

License Details

CountyAroostook
License NumberALP684
CMS Certification Number205083
MaineCare AvailableNo
Multi-level BuildingNo
Handicapped AccessibleNo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Merry Gardens Estates is administered by James Brown.

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
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

5 services
Chef-Prepared Meals
HousekeepingListed as: Light housekeeping and linen services
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Assistance with arranging transportation
MaintenanceListed as: On-call maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets AllowedOne indoor cat or small dog, upon approval.
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Elevator
Laundry
Library
Touring HoursMon-Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed

Room Accommodations

Room Types
1 Bedroom
In-Room Features
All Paid Utilities (Select Apartments)

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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 3 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (181% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (13% above)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (194% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 258.9 This facility has 181% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (25 vs. ME avg 8.9).↑ 181% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.71.5 This facility has 13% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1.7 vs. ME avg 1.5).↑ 13% 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. 156.1 This facility has had 146% more total inspections than the Maine average (15 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 146% more
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 51.7 This facility has 194% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (5 vs. ME avg 1.7).↑ 194% worse
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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.
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IL
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SNF
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83
Facility 83
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92
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97.6%
Facility 97.6%
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1
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ME AVG 16
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Facility 89.3%
ME AVG 87.7%
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0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
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0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
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0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
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Merry Gardens Estates
AL
IL
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30
Facility 30
ME AVG 16
Rank #56 / 324
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72
Facility 72
ME AVG 35
Rank #36 / 304
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76.7%
Facility 76.7%
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5
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ME AVG 1.3
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4
Facility 4
ME AVG 16
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8
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ME AVG 35
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1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
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0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
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Facility 0
ME AVG 14
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0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
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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.

What is the occupancy rate at Merry Gardens Estates?

Merry Gardens Estates's occupancy is 76.7%.

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?

Yes, Merry Gardens Estates allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Merry Gardens Estates?

James Brown is the administrator of Merry Gardens Estates.

How many beds does Merry Gardens Estates have?

Merry Gardens Estates has 30 beds.

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