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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.
Community insights.
About this community
Montello Heights Retirement Community is administered by Michele Carey.
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
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.
• 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
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Deficiency Count
| 10 | 3 | This facility has 233% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (10 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 233% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 10.0 | 1.59 | This facility has 529% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (10 vs. ME avg 1.59).↑ 529% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 3 | 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 |
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Inspections With Deficiencies
| 1 | 1 | This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Montello Heights Retirement Community
Places of interest near Montello Heights Retirement Community
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lewiston's city center to Montello Heights Retirement Community'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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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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| 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 Carey | 1 | 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 Vye | 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 |
| 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 Turcotte | 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 |
| 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 |
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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.
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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