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Ideally situated near Broadway Park and St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, ME, Dean House is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping services, laundry, and an emergency call system are also provided, ensuring residents have a convenient lifestyle.
For leisure and wellness, light exercises, fun games, and movie nights are conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort while satisfying nutritional needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. With its supportive environment and well-maintained amenities, the community strives to help residents make the most of their best years.
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 0.7 | 1 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.7 vs. ME avg 1).↓ 30% 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.
| 14 | 20 | This facility has 30% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (14 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 30% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 20, 2024, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed mostly compliance, though a July 18, 2023 biennial survey cited issues with medication administration documentation and maintenance concerns such as broken furniture and peeling paint. Complaint investigations in July 2024 and prior were unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies identified. No fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests improvement, with recent findings showing compliance after earlier issues.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Building Type: 2-story
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bangor's city center to Dean House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Dean House is located in Bangor, Maine.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Dirigo Pines |
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.
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. | Orono | 50 | Yes | 1 | - | - | Paul Arbour | 2 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Dirigo Pines – Orono |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
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. | Orono | 50 | No | 1 | - | - | Paul Arbour | 2 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Winterberry Heights 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.
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. | Bangor | 29 | No | 36 | - | 100.0% | Mark Stewart | 31 | - | 2 | 0.1 |
| Dean 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. | Bangor | 4 | No | 63 | - | 75.0% | - | 14 | 5 | 2 | 0.1 |
| Lewis Foster Home |
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. | Bangor (Fairmount) | 1 | No | 42 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Dean House has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to ME state health department records, Dean House's license number is RCC1258.
According to ME state health department records, Dean House's license expires on June 10, 2025.
Dean House's occupancy is 75%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Dean House on this page.
Dean House has 4 beds.
Yes — there are 10 photos of Dean House in the photo gallery on this page.
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