Montello Heights Retirement Community
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lewiston, ME

Montello Heights Retirement Community

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lewiston, ME

Overview of Montello Heights Retirement Community

Situated at the beautifully landscaped grounds at Lewiston, ME, Montello Heights Retirement Community is an ideal senior living community that offers affordable independent living and assisted living options. With their 24-hour nursing services, residents and their families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well-supported and living a comfortable life within a community that protects residents’ freedom and dignity while receiving additional assistance.

Montello Heights deeply values its residents’ comfort and convenience and ensures they get the support they need to live an easy life. Residents enjoy a host of amenities and services, including laundry, transportation, social activities, and fitness activities. The community also takes pride in providing savory chef-prepared meals that taste just like home-cooked meals and are tailored to accommodate special diets for those with low-sodium and diabetic needs.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 80 Rank #18 / 346Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 346 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.

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

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #202 / 346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 202nd out of 346 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationMay 20, 2027
CountyAndroscoggin
License LevelASSISTED LIVING PROGRAM
License NumberALP1757

Ownership & Operating Entity

Montello Heights Retirement Community is administered by Michele Carey.

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 786-0968

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Spa
Chapel
Dining
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Religious Services
Volunteer Program

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,846 per month

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (233% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (529% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg)
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. 103 This facility has 233% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (10 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 233% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 10.01.59 This facility has 529% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (10 vs. ME avg 1.59).↑ 529% 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. 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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Montello Heights Retirement Community

Studio
Floor plan 1
2 bedroom
Montello Heights Retirement Community, assisted living in Lewiston, ME — Floor plans for senior living units with labeled dimensions
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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lewiston's city center to Montello Heights Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Lewiston

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Montello Heights Retirement Community
AL
IL
Lewiston
80
Facility 80
ME AVG 18
Rank #18 / 346
Yes
23
Facility 23
ME AVG 37
Rank #202 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Michele Carey1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 3
Rank #218 / 237
10.0
Facility 10.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #234 / 237
Venture House
AL
Lewiston
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 18
Rank #124 / 346
No
17
Facility 17
ME AVG 37
Rank #232 / 346
Private / Shared Rooms
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #211 / 230
-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
Fifty Eight Sargent Avenue
AL
IL
MC
NH
Lewiston
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 18
Rank #182 / 346
No
22
Facility 22
ME AVG 37
Rank #211 / 346
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Brian Vye2
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
Macsullivan Home
AL
Lewiston
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 18
Rank #237 / 346
No
11
Facility 11
ME AVG 37
Rank #269 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Marcia Turcotte1
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
Glory House
AL
RESC
Lewiston
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 18
Rank #292 / 346
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 37
Rank #291 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
-1
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

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ME 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

Montello Heights Retirement Community is located in Lewiston, 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 Montello Heights Retirement Community

Is Montello Heights Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Montello Heights Retirement Community has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Montello Heights Retirement Community?

According to ME state health department records, Montello Heights Retirement Community's license number is ALP1757.

When does Montello Heights Retirement Community's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Montello Heights Retirement Community's license expires on May 20, 2027.

Does Montello Heights Retirement Community have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Montello Heights Retirement Community on this page.

Are pets allowed at Montello Heights Retirement Community?

Yes, Montello Heights Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Montello Heights Retirement Community?

Michele Carey is the administrator of Montello Heights Retirement Community.

How many beds does Montello Heights Retirement Community have?

Montello Heights Retirement Community has 80 beds.

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