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Live with dignity at Birch Grove, an inviting retreat in Lewiston, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-notch support for their daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7. Transferring assistance and medication management are also provided for convenience and safety.
With a variety of exciting events and engaging programs, residents have plenty to experience. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can travel conveniently and safely with transportation services. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, accompanied by its warm and nurturing environment.
Each apartment is designed for ease, comfort, and joy, featuring fully fitted kitchens, walk-in showers, and smart features.
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Birch Grove is administrated by Shane Ashe.
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.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 1.5 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.5 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.1 | 0.2 | This facility has 50% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.1 vs. ME avg 0.2).↓ 50% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 20 | This facility has 60% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (8 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 60% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 20, 2024, found deficiencies related to outdated Releases of Information for one resident. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so it is unclear if this issue has appeared before. The main deficiency involved documentation rather than care or safety concerns. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is difficult to determine a clear trend in compliance for this facility.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lewiston's city center to Birch Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Birch Grove is located in Lewiston, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Montello Heights Retirement Community |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Lewiston (College Street) | 80 | Yes | 23 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Michele Carey | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Montello Heights |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Lewiston (College Street) | 80 | Yes | 16 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Michele Carey | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Birch Grove |
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. | Lewiston | 4 | No | 11 | - | 75.0% | Shane Ashe | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 |
| HFP Grace House |
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. | Lewiston | 2 | No | 38 | - | 100.0% | - | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0.2 |
| Androscoggin Down-Support Solutions |
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. | Lewiston | - | No | 79 | Private / Shared Rooms | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Birch Grove has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to ME state health department records, Birch Grove's license number is RCC38878.
According to ME state health department records, Birch Grove's license expires on April 6, 2026.
Birch Grove's occupancy is 75%.
Shane Ashe is the administrator of Birch Grove.
Birch Grove has 4 beds.
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