St Jude’s Foster Home

Overview of St Jude’s Foster Home

Maintain your independence at St. Jude’s Foster Home, a distinct community in Van Buren, ME, that offers assisted living. Exceptional assistance is also provided for residents’ daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock, to ensure their comfort. With housekeeping and laundry services, residents do not have to worry about their household chores.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs, like card games and light exercises, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation with well-balanced dining options served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good place where residents can spend their golden years without worries.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 4 Rank #191 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 191st 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.

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 #271 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st 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.
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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Van Buren's city center to St Jude’s Foster Home'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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Type of Care AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
Northwood Manor
AL
Ashland
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
9
Facility 9
ME AVG 36
Rank #296 / 357
-
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #206 / 239
Jennifer L. Durand2
Soucy’s Foster Home
AL
Van Buren
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 20
Rank #133 / 356
No
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 36
Rank #350 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #219 / 239
-1
Lombard Street Waiver Home
AL
Presque Isle
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 20
Rank #173 / 356
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 36
Rank #287 / 357
Private / Shared Rooms
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #174 / 239
-1
St Jude’s Foster Home
AL
Van Buren
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 20
Rank #191 / 356
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 36
Rank #271 / 357
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Parent Waiver Home
AL
Van Buren
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 20
Rank #246 / 356
No
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 36
Rank #271 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-1

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

St Jude’s Foster Home is located in Van Buren, 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 St Jude’s Foster Home

Is St Jude’s Foster Home in a walkable area?

St Jude’s Foster Home has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at St Jude’s Foster Home?

No, St Jude’s Foster Home has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of St Jude’s Foster Home?

Yes — there is 1 photo of St Jude’s Foster Home in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of St Jude’s Foster Home?

St Jude’s Foster Home is located at 123 Wright St, Van Buren, ME 04785.

What is the phone number of St Jude’s Foster Home?

(207) 868-5180 will put you in contact with the team at St Jude’s Foster Home.

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