Comfort Care
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lincoln, ME

Comfort Care

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lincoln, ME

Overview of Comfort Care

Experience a better quality of life at Comfort Care, a distinct community in Lincoln, ME, offering assisted living. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing exceptional support for their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please with a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community continuously promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents make the most of their best years.

Bed community size
3-bed community Rank #246 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 246th out of 356 homes in Maine for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #373 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 373rd out of 422 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 240 homes in Maine for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
3 / 3
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

Awards

Best of Senior Living 2024

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
ExpirationDecember 21, 2025 Expired
CountyPenobscot
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC39753

Ownership & Operating Entity

Comfort Care is administered by Sheri Murphy.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Free Wifi
Chef-Prepared Meals
Modern Fitness Centers
Well-Maintained Outdoor Spaces
Salon Services
24/7 Medical Assistance
Activities
Volunteer Program

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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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 2 deficiencies 4 inspections

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.

Since 2024 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (33% below)
• Deficiencies per year (33% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 23 This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 11.5 This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 33% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.50.2 This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.5 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 150% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 420 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (4 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 17, 2024 licensing survey found 2 deficiencies for failing to conduct required background checks on all direct-care staff through the Maine Background Check Center.
  • The facility was not registered with the MBCC and failed to meet staff qualification and responsibility regulations during the provisional licensing inspection.
  • No complaints were investigated, but the facility was found out of compliance with key licensing requirements at the initial certification survey.

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Address 880 Main Street, Lincoln, ME 04457

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Frequently Asked Questions about Comfort Care

What is the license number of Comfort Care?

According to ME state health department records, Comfort Care's license number is RCC39753.

When does Comfort Care's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Comfort Care's license expires on December 21, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Comfort Care?

Comfort Care's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Comfort Care?

No, Comfort Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Comfort Care?

Sheri Murphy is the administrator of Comfort Care.

How many beds does Comfort Care have?

Comfort Care has 3 beds.

Are there photos of Comfort Care?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Comfort Care in the photo gallery on this page.

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