Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waterville, ME

Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Waterville, ME

Overview of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer

Experience the exceptional care and compassion of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer. Established in 2002 as an assisted living community and expanded in 2007 to include top-quality memory care, they proudly serve seniors in eastern Maine. Their Brewer location is thoughtfully designed to provide a warm and nurturing environment for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other memory impairments.

With elegant architecture, interior decoration, and furnishings, Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer stands out as a haven of comfort and grace. This assisted living community offers comprehensive support and enriching lifestyle opportunities for seniors who may require assistance with daily activities. Meanwhile, their dedicated memory care residence provides a secure and comforting space where families can find peace of mind knowing their loved one receives specialized care. At Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer, they prioritize the well-being and happiness of our residents, fostering an atmosphere of dignity, respect, and personalized attention. Discover a community that truly understands and meets the unique needs of seniors, ensuring a fulfilling and meaningful senior living experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #112 / 346Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th 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.
49 / 100

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour emergency call system, onsite security

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Rehabilitation

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaComprehensive assessment of the individual

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Dining
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Wellness ProgramCARES© Approach, basic and advanced training on person-centered care, training on changes to thinking skills as dementia progresses, training on how changes impact behavior, training on understanding behavior as communication
Branded ProgramsThe CARES© Approach
Specific ProgramsTherapeutic activity programming specifically designed to engage individuals, including specialized activities tailored to aid individuals with memory impairments

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Managed by Licensed Residential

Licensed Residential Care Administrator

The Licensed Residential Care Administrator directs the day-to-day operation of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer, ensuring smooth management and quality care for residents. This leadership role is central to maintaining the community’s standards and supporting staff in delivering compassionate services.

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Waterville's city center to Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer'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-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. 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.
Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer
AL
MC
RESC
Brewer
72
Facility 72
ME AVG 18
Rank #27 / 346
No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 37
Rank #112 / 346
Private / Shared
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #121 / 230
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
Freese’s Assisted Living Program
AL
Bangor
39
Facility 39
ME AVG 18
Rank #56 / 346
No
95
Facility 95
ME AVG 37
Rank #4 / 346
-
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #164 / 230
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 18
Rank #76 / 346
No
36
Facility 36
ME AVG 37
Rank #163 / 346
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #1 / 230
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 18
Rank #292 / 346
No
79
Facility 79
ME AVG 37
Rank #25 / 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
Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer
AL
IL
MC
Waterville-No
49
Facility 49
ME AVG 37
Rank #112 / 346
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer is located in Waterville, 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 Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer

Is Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer in a walkable area?

Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer has a walk score of 49. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer?

No, Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer provide?

Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation.

What is the address of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer?

Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer is located at 141 W River Rd, Waterville, ME 04901.

What is the phone number of Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer?

(207) 989-7577 will put you in contact with the team at Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer.

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