Occupancy rate
75%
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Heath House
Assisted Living in York County
Heath House
Assisted Living in York County
Spend your best years at Heath House, an outstanding community in Saco, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents’ daily living activities and household tasks are taken care of, so they can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also features an emergency alert system in its secure accommodations, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging social events is conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities. Residents can live to their potential amidst the community’s warm and welcoming environment.
4-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Occupied beds
3 / 4
Average residents
64 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
CountyYork
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC38746
Heath House is administrated by Shane Ashe.
Fax+1 (207) 286-1300
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Types of Care at Heath House
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.
14 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.
1 other visits
Breakdown by inspection type
- 7 desk reviews
- 6 on-site inspections
- 1 other inspection
Results
4 with issues
10 without issues
Maine average: 10 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
July 22, 2025
Inspection history
07/22/2025
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/22/2025
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
01/02/2024
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/30/2023
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
12/01/2022
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/13/2022
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
06/10/2021
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
03/16/2021
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
03/03/2021
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
11/04/2019
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/02/2019
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/02/2019
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/15/2019
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
12/29/2017
SURVEY WAIVED
NO DEFICIENCIES
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 Heath House
The most recent inspection on January 22, 2025, found the facility not in substantial compliance, with deficiencies related to resident contracts, informational packets, resident rights documentation, and controlled substance records. Earlier inspections, including the one on January 30, 2023, showed the facility was in substantial compliance with no noted deficiencies. Inspectors cited issues mainly involving documentation and record-keeping for residents and medications. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests some recent challenges with regulatory compliance after a period of meeting standards.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Heath House is located in Saco, Maine.
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5.6 miles from city center
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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.
Compare Assisted Living around York County The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
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