The Landing at Saco Bay
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Saco, ME

The Landing at Saco Bay

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Saco, ME

Overview of The Landing at Saco Bay

Located on Main Street in Saco, The Landing at Saco Bay is an assisted living community in Maine that offers personal care. Featuring both private rooms and shared suites in a single-story residential setting, it supports older adults who need assistance with daily activities, supervision, and specialized memory care services.

With 54 beds, the community currently maintains an occupancy rate of about 87%, balancing strong resident engagement with availability for new admissions. Its walkable location also allows convenient access to nearby services and errands. In addition, respite care is available for families seeking short-term support.

Dementia-friendly spaces help residents navigate their surroundings with greater confidence. Weekly activities, social programs, and support groups encourage connection and engagement, while meals are prepared to accommodate individual dietary preferences and restrictions.

Recent state inspections focused on medication management and documentation practices, and corrective measures were implemented to strengthen those systems.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 54 Rank #41 / 346Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 346 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 Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #39 / 346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 346 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.
75 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #152 / 230Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 152nd out of 230 homes we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 230. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
87% This home usually has limited availability
Similar to the Maine average: 87.4%
Occupied beds
47 / 54

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountyYork
License LevelPNMI LEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberPND39243

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Landing at Saco Bay is administered by Jessica Poulin.

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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. 1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Inspections With Deficiencies (at ME avg)
2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (81% 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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.31.59 This facility has 81% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.3 vs. ME avg 1.59).↓ 81% 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. 33 This facility has total inspections in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 11 This facility has inspections with deficiencies in line with the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 1).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Room / Shared Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Saco's city center to The Landing at Saco Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Cumberland County

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. 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.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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.
The Landing at Saco Bay
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Saco
54
Facility 54
ME AVG 18
Rank #41 / 346
No
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 37
Rank #39 / 346
Private Room / Shared Suite
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #152 / 230
Jessica Poulin3
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #97 / 237
Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton
AL
MC
RESC
Bridgton
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 18
Rank #50 / 346
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 37
Rank #277 / 346
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #123 / 230
Susan Robbins2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Independence House 1
AL
Freeport
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 18
Rank #124 / 346
No
62
Facility 62
ME AVG 37
Rank #68 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
Stroudwater Street Residence
AL
IL
Westbrook
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 18
Rank #182 / 346
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 37
Rank #253 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Shane Ashe1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
South Street
AL
Gorham
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 18
Rank #292 / 346
No
27
Facility 27
ME AVG 37
Rank #193 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Fernand Ntagahoraho1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

The Landing at Saco Bay is located in Saco, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 The Landing at Saco Bay

Is The Landing at Saco Bay in a walkable area?

The Landing at Saco Bay has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Landing at Saco Bay?

According to ME state health department records, The Landing at Saco Bay's license number is PND39243.

What is the occupancy rate at The Landing at Saco Bay?

The Landing at Saco Bay's occupancy is 87%.

Are pets allowed at The Landing at Saco Bay?

No, The Landing at Saco Bay has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Landing at Saco Bay?

Jessica Poulin is the administrator of The Landing at Saco Bay.

How many beds does The Landing at Saco Bay have?

The Landing at Saco Bay has 54 beds.

Has The Landing at Saco Bay had any deficiencies?

The Landing at Saco Bay has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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