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Spend a blissful retirement at Apple Ridge, a friendly retreat in Bowdoin, ME, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, a competent and well-trained team provides top-tier care for their daily living activities 24/7. Household services, medication reminders, and incontinence care are also provided to ensure residents can maintain their independence without hassles.
Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Apple Ridge is administrated by Robin E. Boggs.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1.5 | 1.5 | This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Maine average (1.5 vs. ME avg 1.5).— At avg |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 0.2 | This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.3 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 50% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 11 | 20 | This facility has 45% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (11 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 45% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bowdoin's city center to Apple Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Apple Ridge is located in Bowdoin, Maine.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Portland (Back Cove) | 80
Facility
80
ME AVG
22
Rank
#29 / 357 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
ME AVG
31
Rank
#136 / 422 | Private / Shared Rooms |
92.5%
Facility
92.5%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#136 / 244 | A+ | Leann Flohr | 34 | 20
Facility
20
ME AVG
3
Rank
#300 / 306 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#266 / 306 |
| Scarborough Terrace |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77
Facility
77
ME AVG
22
Rank
#33 / 357 | No |
13
Facility
13
ME AVG
31
Rank
#265 / 422 | Private / Shared Rooms |
68.8%
Facility
68.8%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#208 / 244 | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 306 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Avita of Stroudwater |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 75
Facility
75
ME AVG
22
Rank
#34 / 357 | No |
19
Facility
19
ME AVG
31
Rank
#232 / 422 | Private / Shared Rooms |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#155 / 244 | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 306 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 306 |
| Bay Square at Yarmouth |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Yarmouth | 60
Facility
60
ME AVG
22
Rank
#44 / 357 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
ME AVG
31
Rank
#136 / 422 | Private / Shared Rooms |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#167 / 244 | C | Jessica Goodell | 17 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#214 / 306 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#191 / 306 |
| Apple Ridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Bowdoin | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
22
Rank
#247 / 357 | No |
8
Facility
8
ME AVG
31
Rank
#305 / 422 | Private / Shared Rooms |
33.3%
Facility
33.3%
ME AVG
87.3%
Rank
#241 / 244 | - | Robin E. Boggs | 11 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#214 / 306 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#217 / 306 |
Apple Ridge is in the Bowdoin neighborhood of Bowdoin.
Apple Ridge has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to ME state health department records, Apple Ridge's license number is RCC34.
According to ME state health department records, Apple Ridge's license expires on April 8, 2026.
Apple Ridge's occupancy is 33%.
Robin E. Boggs is the administrator of Apple Ridge.
Apple Ridge has 3 beds.
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