The Highlands
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Topsham, ME
The Highlands
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Topsham, ME
Overview of The Highlands
The Highlands in Topsham, ME, is a welcoming community where residents live life to the fullest. With a deep sense of community fostered by a dedicated team and diverse residents on their 98-acre campus, The Highlands offers a true continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Estate Homes, Cooperative Apartment Homes, Town Hall Village, and Short-term/Respite Stays. They aim to provide personalized living options and daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs, ensuring residents’ unique lifestyles are honored and expectations are exceeded.
The Highlands boasts a variety of amenities and assisted living facilities, ranging from a well-stocked library and fitness center to craft card and game rooms. Residents can focus on health with an indoor pool and outdoor spaces. With a range of living options, including one- and two-bedroom floor plans, studios, and estate homes, The Highlands caters to diverse preferences. Whether renting, owning, seeking support, or living independently, residents find a welcoming home with uplifting activities and supportive staff.
40 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 25 / 100 Rank #198 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near The Highlands
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Topsham's city center to The Highlands's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.45 miles to nearest hospital (MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital)
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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.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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| Achievement House | AL | Topsham | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
20
Rank
#191 / 356 | No |
47
Facility
47
ME AVG
36
Rank
#122 / 357 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 50.0% | - | - | 9 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#142 / 233 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#145 / 233 |
| Heartwood Cottage | AL | Topsham | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
20
Rank
#302 / 356 | No |
45
Facility
45
ME AVG
36
Rank
#133 / 357 | - | 100.0% | - | Robin E. Boggs | 4 | 7
Facility
7
ME AVG
3
Rank
#197 / 233 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#224 / 233 |
| The Highlands | AL IL MC RC | Topsham | - | Yes |
25
Facility
25
ME AVG
36
Rank
#198 / 357 | 1 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Highland Green Management | AL IL MC | Topsham | - | No |
2
Facility
2
ME AVG
36
Rank
#350 / 357 | - | - | A+ | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
The Highlands is located in Topsham, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Highlands
Is The Highlands in a walkable area?
The Highlands has a walk score of 25. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has The Highlands been in business?
The Highlands has been operating for approximately 40 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Highlands?
Yes, The Highlands allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of The Highlands?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Highlands in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Highlands?
The Highlands is located at 30 Governor's Way, Topsham, ME 04086.
What is the phone number of The Highlands?
(207) 203-6904 will put you in contact with the team at The Highlands.
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