Wintergreen Way

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 (33% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (37% 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. 23 This facility has 33% fewer deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.01.59 This facility has 37% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.59).↓ 37% 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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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brewer's city center to Wintergreen Way's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Penobscot 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. 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.
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.
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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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.
Murphy’s Lakeview Manor
AL
Broadway Lincoln (Lincoln)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 18
Rank #99 / 346
No
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 37
Rank #134 / 346
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Correnia Austin1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Wintergreen Way
AL
Brewer
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 18
Rank #124 / 346
No--Karen Qualls2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237
Day Spring House
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Dexter (Spooners Mill)
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 18
Rank #124 / 346
Yes
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 37
Rank #324 / 346
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
Derek E. Wood2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #204 / 237
3.0
Facility 3.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #185 / 237
Holyoke Street
AL
Brewer
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 18
Rank #292 / 346
No
68
Facility 68
ME AVG 37
Rank #53 / 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
Rainbow House
AL
Hampden
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 18
Rank #292 / 346
No
22
Facility 22
ME AVG 37
Rank #211 / 346
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
-2
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

Wintergreen Way is located in Brewer, 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 Wintergreen Way

What is the license number of Wintergreen Way?

According to ME state health department records, Wintergreen Way's license number is RCF39904.

Are pets allowed at Wintergreen Way?

No, Wintergreen Way has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Wintergreen Way?

Karen Qualls is the administrator of Wintergreen Way.

How many beds does Wintergreen Way have?

Wintergreen Way has 6 beds.

Has Wintergreen Way had any deficiencies?

Wintergreen Way has had 2 reported deficiencies according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

What is the address of Wintergreen Way?

Wintergreen Way is located at 25 Wintergreen Way, Brewer, ME 04412.

What is the phone number of Wintergreen Way?

(207) 573-4816 will put you in contact with the team at Wintergreen Way.

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