Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%Gallagher Cottage Waiver
Assisted Living in Somerset County
Gallagher Cottage Waiver
Assisted Living in Somerset County
Beautifully situated near the Kennebec River in Skowhegan, ME, Gallagher Cottage Waiver is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, with top-notch support around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.
A well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. With its friendly setting and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
4-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 8 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%Occupied beds
4 / 4
Average residents
64 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
ExpirationAugust 10, 2025
CountySomerset
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC2028
Fax+1 (207) 453-7328
Types of Care at Gallagher Cottage Waiver
Assisted Living
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.
16 visits/inspections
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.
Breakdown by inspection type
- 10 desk reviews
- 6 on-site inspections
Results
6 with issues
10 without issues
Maine average: 10 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
September 3, 2025
Inspection history
09/03/2025
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/30/2024
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
01/19/2022
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
01/27/2020
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
11/02/2018
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
09/12/2018
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
07/03/2018
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/25/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
11/09/2017
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
11/28/2016
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
07/12/2016
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
06/03/2016
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/26/2016
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/14/2016
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
12/17/2015
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
02/03/2014
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
4 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Maine average: 3 deficiencies
0.3 deficiencies per inspection
Maine average: 0.2 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Gallagher Cottage Waiver
The most recent inspection on January 29, 2024, identified several deficiencies related to medication management, resident records, and hot water temperatures exceeding regulatory limits. Earlier inspections were not provided, so broader inspection patterns cannot be determined from the available information. Inspectors cited issues including expired medications stored with active ones, missing current written consent for releasing resident information, and medication orders not properly transcribed to administration records. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is unclear whether these findings represent an ongoing trend or isolated issues.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Gallagher Cottage Waiver is located in Hinckley, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
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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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