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The Grace Home 2
Spend your golden years at The Grace Home 2, a blissful retreat in Columbia, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and friendly setting, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities and household chores 24/7 to maintain their independence without worries.
Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, fun events and light exercises are conducted. Here, residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s high-quality services and beautifully maintained amenities ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.
Community insights.
About this community
The Grace Home 2 is administered by Heather Hanson.
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 (33% above)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (100% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (28% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Deficiency Count
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.39 | This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.39).↓ 28% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 3 | This facility has had 33% more total inspections than the Maine average (4 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 33% more |
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Inspections With Deficiencies
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near The Grace Home 2
5.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Columbia's city center to The Grace Home 2'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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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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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| The Grace Home 2 | AL | Columbia (Columbia Falls) | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
17
Rank
#88 / 329 | No | - | - |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#146 / 223 | Heather Hanson | 4 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#200 / 230 | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
3
Rank
#175 / 230 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#113 / 230 |
| Neighborhood Residential | AL | Marshfield (Hoyttown) | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
17
Rank
#110 / 329 | No |
20
Facility
20
ME AVG
35
Rank
#184 / 307 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | Victor K. Mubang | 2 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#200 / 230 | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
3
Rank
#206 / 230 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#200 / 230 |
| Machias Boarding Home | AL MC NH RESC RC SNF | Machias | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
17
Rank
#110 / 329 | No |
58
Facility
58
ME AVG
35
Rank
#66 / 307 | Private / Shared Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Sandy Brook Home | AL | Danforth | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
17
Rank
#110 / 329 | No |
12
Facility
12
ME AVG
35
Rank
#225 / 307 | Private / Shared Rooms |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#156 / 223 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Riverview House | AL RESC | Addison | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
17
Rank
#221 / 329 | No | - | - |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#192 / 223 | - | 3 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#95 / 230 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#96 / 230 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
The Grace Home 2 is located in Columbia, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Grace Home 2
What neighborhood is The Grace Home 2 in?
The Grace Home 2 is in the Columbia Falls neighborhood of Columbia.
What is the license number of The Grace Home 2?
According to ME state health department records, The Grace Home 2's license number is RCD2179.
When does The Grace Home 2's license expire?
According to ME state health department records, The Grace Home 2's license expires on November 30, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at The Grace Home 2?
The Grace Home 2's occupancy is 87.5%.
How long has The Grace Home 2 been in business?
The Grace Home 2 has been operating for approximately 19 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Grace Home 2?
No, The Grace Home 2 has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of The Grace Home 2?
Heather Hanson is the administrator of The Grace Home 2.
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