Winterberry Heights Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bangor, ME

Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Bangor, ME

Overview of Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Starting at $4,175 monthly, Winterberry Heights Senior Living is a 29-bed assisted living and memory care community in Bangor, Maine’s third-largest city. The community at 932 Ohio Street offers a blend of residential care and specialized programming for residents seeking help with daily living needs or cognitive care. With 100 percent occupancy, the facility operates at full capacity, demonstrating solid community demand.

The home serves occupants via 24-hour licensed staff, assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. For occupants needing specialized memory support, Winterberry Heights Senior Living offers dedicated memory care spaces and programming called Meaningful Moments, alongside short-term respite care options for families seeking momentary relief. Residents benefit from proximity to St. Joseph Regional Hospital and a set of neighborhood amenities: parks, places of worship, dining establishments, grocery stores, and pharmacies. The location scores 36 on the Walk Score scale, so some nearby services are walkable, with most trips requiring transportation.

State inspections have underscored staff background check and hiring documentation procedures, themes the facility’s care protocols have addressed. Separate complaint investigations found no substantiated issues during their reviews.

To see the home firsthand and discuss care options with the staff, families should tour it if they want to learn more about specific amenities, dining options, or room configurations.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 29 Rank #85 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th 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 Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #167 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th 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.
36 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 239Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 239 homes we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 239. 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.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
29 / 29

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationSeptember 6, 2026 Expires in 19 days
CountyPenobscot
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD38721

Ownership & Operating Entity

Winterberry Heights Senior Living is administered by Mark Stewart.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 (69% 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. 0.51.59 This facility has 69% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.5 vs. ME avg 1.59).↓ 69% 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. 23 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (2 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
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

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bangor's city center to Winterberry Heights Senior Living'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.

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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
AL
MC
RESC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 20
Rank #32 / 356
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 36
Rank #113 / 357
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #123 / 239
Bridgette Keegan8
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #206 / 237
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 3
Rank #161 / 237
0.4
Facility 0.4
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #101 / 237
Sylvia Ross Home-Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Broadway Bangor
40
Facility 40
ME AVG 20
Rank #62 / 356
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 36
Rank #4 / 357
-
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #113 / 239
Janet Edgecomb3
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
Freese’s Assisted Living Program
AL
Bangor
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 20
Rank #64 / 356
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 36
Rank #4 / 357
-
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #172 / 239
Christine Rice3
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
Winterberry Heights Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Bangor
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 20
Rank #85 / 356
No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 36
Rank #167 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
Mark Stewart2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #103 / 237
Hathaway House
AL
Bangor (Tree Streets)
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
79
Facility 79
ME AVG 36
Rank #25 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Winterberry Heights Senior Living is located in Bangor, 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 Winterberry Heights Senior Living

Is Winterberry Heights Senior Living in a walkable area?

Winterberry Heights Senior Living has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

According to ME state health department records, Winterberry Heights Senior Living's license number is RCD38721.

When does Winterberry Heights Senior Living's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Winterberry Heights Senior Living's license expires on September 6, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

Winterberry Heights Senior Living's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

No, Winterberry Heights Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Winterberry Heights Senior Living?

Mark Stewart is the administrator of Winterberry Heights Senior Living.

How many beds does Winterberry Heights Senior Living have?

Winterberry Heights Senior Living has 29 beds.

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