Overview of Frost Street

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Frost Street, an outstanding community in Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team also provides top-tier assistance 24/7 for residents’ daily living activities and household tasks. The community also features accessible and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

There are also a lot of things to do for leisure and wellness with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that aim to keep residents happy and active. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents will surely thrive in their golden years, accompanied by its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.

(207) 747-4937
Bed community size
2-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
2 / 2
Average residents 64 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 1, 2026
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL I RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCA39105

Ownership & Operating Entity

Frost Street is administrated by Richard Norton.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Frost Street

Assisted Living

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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.

5 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

1 other visits

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 1 desk review
  • 3 on-site inspections
  • 1 other inspection

Results

1 with issues

4 without issues

Maine average: 10 inspections

Latest inspection

Date September 23, 2025

Inspection history

09/23/2025 SURVEY WAIVED
NO DEFICIENCIES
12/07/2023 ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
01/03/2022 ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
03/19/2021 DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
10/29/2020 ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES

2 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Maine average: 3 deficiencies

0.4 deficiencies per inspection

Maine average: 0.2 deficiencies per inspection

Inspection Report Summary for Frost Street

The most recent inspection on December 7, 2023, found deficiencies related to fire safety drills and hot water temperature. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader patterns cannot be determined from the available information. Inspectors cited the absence of required overnight fire drills and a hot water temperature exceeding the allowed limit. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is unclear whether these issues represent a new concern or ongoing challenges.

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Frost Street is located in Portland, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ME

Rural access emphasized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age
General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
ME

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits
Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+
General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.
ME

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits
Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+
General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits
Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
ME

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
ME

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Benefits
Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Portland's city center to Frost Street's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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