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On Route 1 in Cumberland Foreside, Maine, The Heron House is a single-story, 24-bed assisted living and memory care community sitting at 88% occupancy. 21 of its 24 beds are currently filled. It offers residents both private and semi-private rooms. Pets are welcome.
The service model is residential in character; home-cooked meals are served thrice daily. While regular housekeeping, laundry, and social programming are part of the standard offering. An on-site beauty salon rounds out the day-to-day amenities.
In-home physician services and in-home rehabilitation are available, meaning residents do not necessarily need to leave the building for basic medical and therapy needs. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the facility around the clock, with short-term rehab and respite care also on the service list.
The Walk Score is 1 out of a hundred. There are no errands that can be done on foot; this address requires a car for everything.
State inspections by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification have tended to focus on infection prevention and control, dietary and food service, and housekeeping and upkeep.
A small, residential-model assisted living and memory care community in coastal Cumberland County: high occupancy, home-style operations, and a service stack that keeps most routine care in-house.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%The Heron House is administrated by Ron Lessard.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 3 | This facility has 100% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (6 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 100% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 3 | 1.5 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (3 vs. ME avg 1.5).↑ 100% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.2 | 0.2 | This facility has 500% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1.2 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 500% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 20 | This facility has 75% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (5 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 75% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
11.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cumberland Foreside's city center to The Heron House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.59 miles to nearest hospital (New England Rehabilitation Hospital of Portland)
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The Heron House is located in Cumberland Foreside, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| The Grande At South Portland |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | South Portland | 52
Facility
52
ME AVG
20
Rank
#53 / 357 | No |
32
Facility
32
ME AVG
31
Rank
#179 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
40.4%
Facility
40.4%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#239 / 244 | - | Caitlin Marsanskis | 9 | 14
Facility
14
ME AVG
3
Rank
#295 / 306 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#292 / 306 |
| The Heron House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cumberland Foreside | 24
Facility
24
ME AVG
20
Rank
#91 / 357 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
ME AVG
31
Rank
#361 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#156 / 244 | - | Ron Lessard | 5 | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
3
Rank
#261 / 306 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#284 / 306 |
| Gordon Green |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | South Portland (Ferry Village) | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
20
Rank
#109 / 357 | No |
65
Facility
65
ME AVG
31
Rank
#60 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | 7 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 306 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Pride House |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | South Portland (South Portland Gardens) | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
20
Rank
#109 / 357 | No |
63
Facility
63
ME AVG
31
Rank
#66 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 306 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| The Park Danforth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Portland (North Deering) | - | Yes |
67
Facility
67
ME AVG
31
Rank
#58 / 422 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | A | - | - | - | - |
The Heron House is in the Cumberland Foreside neighborhood of Cumberland Foreside.
The Heron House has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to ME state health department records, The Heron House's license number is RCD39488.
According to ME state health department records, The Heron House's license expires on August 11, 2026.
The Heron House's occupancy is 88%.
Ron Lessard is the administrator of The Heron House.
The Heron House has 24 beds.
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