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Holmes House is a welcoming retreat in Newcastle, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality support for their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. With accessible accommodations and an intimate setting, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of fun events and wellness programs, including movie nights and light exercises, are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is also provided. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, accompanied by its top-notch services and specially designed amenities.
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.
| 0.2 | 0.2 | This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Maine average (0.2 vs. ME avg 0.2).— At avg |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 12 | 20 | This facility has 40% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (12 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 40% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025, found the facility in compliance with all relevant regulations and no deficiencies were noted. Earlier inspections showed mixed results, including the July 11, 2023, survey where inspectors cited sanitation and safety issues related to flooring repairs and bathroom privacy. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies focused mainly on maintenance and privacy concerns within the facility. The inspection history suggests improvement, with the latest survey showing resolution of previously noted issues.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newcastle's city center to Holmes House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Holmes House is located in Newcastle, Maine.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Birchwoods at Canco 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.
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. | Portland (Back Cove) | 80 | Yes | 44 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 100.0% | A+ | Leann Flohr | 34 | 17 | 0.5 |
| Scarborough Terrace |
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. | Scarborough (Oak Hill) | 77 | No | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed | 68.8% | A+ | David Kingsley | 28 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Avita of Stroudwater |
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.
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. | Westbrook (Landing Road) | 75 | No | 19 | Studio / 1 Bed | 88.0% | A+ | Tracy Hoppe | 21 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bay Square at Yarmouth |
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. | Yarmouth | 60 | Yes | 44 | - | 83.3% | F | Jessica Goodell | 17 | 3 | 0.2 |
| Holmes 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. | Newcastle | 4 | No | 1 | - | 75.0% | - | - | 12 | 2 | 0.2 |
Holmes House is in the Newcastle neighborhood of Newcastle.
Holmes House has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to ME state health department records, Holmes House's license number is RCC490.
According to ME state health department records, Holmes House's license expires on June 10, 2025.
Holmes House's occupancy is 75%.
Holmes House has 4 beds.
Holmes House is located at 55 Timber Lane, Newcastle, ME 04553.
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