Auburn House

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. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Auburn House'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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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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.
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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.
Avita of Stroudwater
IL
ADC
AL
MC
Westbrook
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 18
Rank #24 / 346
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 37
Rank #223 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #144 / 230
A+Tracy Hoppe1
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
Gorham House
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Gorham
69
Facility 69
ME AVG 18
Rank #29 / 346
No
64
Facility 64
ME AVG 37
Rank #63 / 346
Private Rooms
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #136 / 230
A--4
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #233 / 237
16
Facility 16
ME AVG 3
Rank #231 / 237
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #206 / 237
The Landing At Cape Elizabeth
IL
AL
MC
Cape Elizabeth (Pond Cove)
60
Facility 60
ME AVG 18
Rank #33 / 346
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 37
Rank #223 / 346
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #115 / 230
-Deborah Riddell1
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
Assisted Living Household at the Cedars
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Portland (Back Cove)
44
Facility 44
ME AVG 18
Rank #53 / 346
No
87
Facility 87
ME AVG 37
Rank #14 / 346
-
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
ME AVG 87.4%
Rank #175 / 230
-Katharine O'neill2
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
Auburn House
IL
Portland (North Deering)
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 18
Rank #119 / 346
No
41
Facility 41
ME AVG 37
Rank #144 / 346
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Financial Assistance for
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Auburn House is located in Portland, 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 Auburn House

What neighborhood is Auburn House in?

Auburn House is in the North Deering neighborhood of Portland.

Is Auburn House in a walkable area?

Auburn House has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Auburn House?

According to ME state health department records, Auburn House's license number is PND38808.

Are pets allowed at Auburn House?

No, Auburn House has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Auburn House have?

Auburn House has 7 beds.

What is the address of Auburn House?

Auburn House is located at 15 Croquet Ln, Portland, ME 04103.

What is the phone number of Auburn House?

(207) 878-6420 will put you in contact with the team at Auburn House.

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