Schooner Estates Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Auburn, ME

Schooner Estates Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Auburn, ME

Overview of Schooner Estates Senior Living

Located in the heart of Maine, Schooner Estates Senior Living is an assisted living community in Auburn. The assisted living and memory care home offers a stimulating and engaging environment where residents thrive and be better versions of themselves. Management and staff are dedicated to accommodating everyone on their mental and physical abilities. Many services center on personalized care that focuses on comfort and comprehensive care. Schooner Estates is a social, safe, and fun community where residents are encouraged to be enriched.

The staff ensures everything is conveniently provided for seniors, making it a point that they just sit back and relax. Community amenities are maintenance-free, so residents can enjoy seamless access to living spaces like a lounge room, fitness center, and dining area. Other services include essential housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 26 Rank #67 / 324Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 67th 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.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #195 / 304Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 195th 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.
17 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #188 / 222Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 188th 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.
73.1% This home usually has availability

Based on 19 residents and 26 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jun 2025)

Lower than the Maine average: 87.7%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationJune 26, 2027
CountyAndroscoggin
License LevelPNMI LEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberPND978

Ownership & Operating Entity

Schooner Estates Senior Living is administered by John S Rice.

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 784-2900

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio

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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. 3 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (78% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (33% below)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (100% 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. 28.9 This facility has 78% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 8.9).↓ 78% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.5 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 33% 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. 26.1 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (2 vs. ME avg 6.1). 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. 01.7 This facility has 100% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0 vs. ME avg 1.7).↓ 100% better

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Schooner Estates Senior Living

Places of interest near Schooner Estates Senior Living

Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Auburn's city center to Schooner Estates Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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.
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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AL
IL
Westbrook
115
Facility 115
ME AVG 16
Rank #4 / 324
Yes
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 35
Rank #193 / 304
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #151 / 222
Nichole Doyer2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
The Enclave of Scarborough
AL
MC
RC
Scarborough (Oak Hill)
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 16
Rank #9 / 324
Yes
57
Facility 57
ME AVG 35
Rank #69 / 304
Studio / 1 Bed-Samantha Ashley Beaton1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Avita of Brunswick
AL
MC
Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 16
Rank #19 / 324
Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 35
Rank #181 / 304
-
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #139 / 222
Monique Kay Thiboutot2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Atria Kennebunk
AL
IL
MC
Kennebunk
74
Facility 74
ME AVG 16
Rank #21 / 324
Yes
51
Facility 51
ME AVG 35
Rank #84 / 304
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #1 / 222
Jessica Goodell2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 243
Schooner Estates Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Auburn
26
Facility 26
ME AVG 16
Rank #67 / 324
Yes
17
Facility 17
ME AVG 35
Rank #195 / 304
Studio
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
ME AVG 87.7%
Rank #188 / 222
John S Rice2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 14
Rank #116 / 243
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #107 / 243

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Schooner Estates Senior Living

Is Schooner Estates Senior Living in a walkable area?

Schooner Estates Senior Living has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Schooner Estates Senior Living?

According to ME state health department records, Schooner Estates Senior Living's license number is PND978.

When does Schooner Estates Senior Living's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Schooner Estates Senior Living's license expires on June 26, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Schooner Estates Senior Living?

Schooner Estates Senior Living's occupancy is 73.1%.

Does Schooner Estates Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Schooner Estates Senior Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Schooner Estates Senior Living?

Yes, Schooner Estates Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Schooner Estates Senior Living?

The team at Schooner Estates Senior Living can be reached at schooner@schoonerestates.com.

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