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Freese’s Assisted Living Program is a 39-bed assisted living community located at 10 Water Street, Suite 1, in Bangor, Maine. The community requires a minimum age of 55 and is operated in connection with Penquis.
The facility currently maintains an 82% occupancy rate, with 32 of its 39 beds filled. This capacity is in line with the Maine state average of 83.1%. Current figures suggest the community can generally accommodate new admissions.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification, has conducted 27 inspections at this facility, which is significantly above the state average of 10. Inspections conducted on July 10, 2025, June 26, 2025, and August 22, 2024, each resulted in zero deficiencies. The facility maintains a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, with no recorded complaints or enforcement actions in available reports.
Accommodations consist of one-bedroom apartments with all utilities included. The smoke-free building is locked for security and features an atrium, community room, library, and laundry facilities. Services include 24-hour staffing, medication assistance, daily meals, light housekeeping, and personal care support. Residents have direct access to a bus stop, and pets are permitted.
Apartment-style assisted living with a record of regulatory compliance makes this a viable option for seniors aged 55 and older. Families evaluating Freese’s Assisted Living Program should verify the scope of Penquis services and associated fees, as well as current payment options, before making a placement decision.
Similar to the Maine average: 83.1%Freese’s Assisted Living Program is administrated by Christine Rice.
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.
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 27 | 20 | This facility has 35% more total inspections than a typical Maine nursing home (27 vs. ME avg 20).↑ 35% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection of Freese’s Assisted Living Program on July 10, 2025, found the facility to be in substantial compliance with licensing and infection control regulations, with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections, including those on June 26, 2025, and August 22, 2024, similarly reported substantial compliance and no deficiencies. There were no complaints or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Inspectors did not cite any issues related to resident care, safety, or documentation during these visits. This consistent record suggests stable compliance with regulatory requirements over time.
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Freese’s Assisted Living Program is located in BANGOR, Maine.
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Freese’s Assisted Living Program has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to ME state health department records, Freese’s Assisted Living Program's license number is ALP377.
According to ME state health department records, Freese’s Assisted Living Program's license expires on September 4, 2026.
Freese’s Assisted Living Program's occupancy is 82%.
Christine Rice is the administrator of Freese’s Assisted Living Program.
Freese’s Assisted Living Program has 39 beds.
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