Sand Road Waiver
Sand Road Waiver
Make every moment count at Sand Road Waiver, a friendly community in Newport, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality services for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and healthy meals. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. With its top-notch services and beautifully maintained amenities, residents will surely have a blissful retirement.
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: 8 / 100 Rank #302 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 302nd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyPenobscot
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC38838
Fax+1 (207) 368-4972
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 2024 · 2 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
3 deficiencies
9 inspections
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.
Since 2024 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (at ME avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (at ME avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 9 | 20 | This facility has had 55% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (9 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 55% fewer |
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3.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newport's city center to Sand Road Waiver'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.
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Type of Care
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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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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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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| Murphy’s Lakeview Manor | AL | Broadway Lincoln (Lincoln) | 8
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8
ME AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 356 | No |
44
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44
ME AVG
36
Rank
#136 / 357 | - | 100.0% | Correnia Austin | 4 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#90 / 233 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#145 / 233 |
| Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home | AL | Indian Island (Old Town) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
20
Rank
#133 / 356 | No |
6
Facility
6
ME AVG
36
Rank
#321 / 357 | Private / Shared Rooms | 66.7% | Candy Sherman | 6 | 9
Facility
9
ME AVG
3
Rank
#206 / 233 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#217 / 233 |
| Main Street Manor | AL | Old Town (Great Works) | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
20
Rank
#173 / 356 | No |
24
Facility
24
ME AVG
36
Rank
#203 / 357 | - | 80.0% | Ashlee Leighton | 8 | 9
Facility
9
ME AVG
3
Rank
#206 / 233 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#210 / 233 |
| Sand Road Waiver | AL | Newport | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
20
Rank
#246 / 356 | No |
8
Facility
8
ME AVG
36
Rank
#302 / 357 | - | - | - | 9 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 233 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#145 / 233 |
| Rainbow House | AL | Hampden | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
20
Rank
#302 / 356 | No |
22
Facility
22
ME AVG
36
Rank
#216 / 357 | - | 100.0% | - | 7 | 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
Sand Road Waiver is located in Newport, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sand Road Waiver
Is Sand Road Waiver in a walkable area?
Sand Road Waiver has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Sand Road Waiver?
According to ME state health department records, Sand Road Waiver's license number is RCC38838.
Are pets allowed at Sand Road Waiver?
No, Sand Road Waiver has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Sand Road Waiver have?
Sand Road Waiver has 3 beds.
Has Sand Road Waiver had any deficiencies?
Sand Road Waiver has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2024 according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
What is the address of Sand Road Waiver?
Sand Road Waiver is located at 18 Sand Rd, Newport, ME 04953.
What is the phone number of Sand Road Waiver?
(207) 368-4972 will put you in contact with the team at Sand Road Waiver.
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