Houghton House
Houghton House
Houghton House is an idyllic retreat in Madison, ME, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ well-being, exceptional support for their daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, is provided around the clock. Residents also have a hassle-free living with housekeeping and laundry services.
Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. 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 prescriptions. The community is a good option for those looking to live a blissful retirement, especially with its high-quality services and nurturing setting.
5-bed community Rank #173 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 173rd out of 356 homes in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #146 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 146th out of 422 homes in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Maine that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
CountySomerset
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC38695
Fax+1 (844) 451-5680
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
8 deficiencies
15 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2023 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (167% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (167% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 3 | This facility has 167% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (8 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 167% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.5 | 0.2 | This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.5 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 150% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 15 | 20 | This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (15 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 15, 2023 inspection found 8 deficiencies including broken refrigerator seal, cracked window, peeling paint, holes in walls, and stained ceiling tiles.
- Deficiencies focused on maintenance, housekeeping, and repair of wear and tear throughout resident areas and kitchen.
- Facility was found not in substantial compliance with Level III Residential Care Facility regulations during the biennial survey.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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0.4 miles from city center
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Compare Assisted Living around Somerset County
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Somerset House | AL | Norridgewock | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
20
Rank
#108 / 356 | No |
0
Facility
0
ME AVG
31
Rank
#373 / 422 | Private / Shared Rooms | 15 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.4
Rank
#1 / 304 | - | - |
| Houghton House | AL | Madison | 5
Facility
5
ME AVG
20
Rank
#173 / 356 | No |
41
Facility
41
ME AVG
31
Rank
#146 / 422 | Private / Shared Rooms | 15 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
0.4
Rank
#282 / 304 | 8
Facility
8
ME AVG
3
Rank
#202 / 233 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#185 / 233 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Houghton House is located in Madison, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Houghton House
Is Houghton House in a walkable area?
Houghton House has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Houghton House?
According to ME state health department records, Houghton House's license number is RCC38695.
Are pets allowed at Houghton House?
No, Houghton House has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Houghton House have?
Houghton House has 5 beds.
Are there photos of Houghton House?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Houghton House in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Houghton House?
Houghton House is located at 3 E Houghton St, Madison, ME 04950.
What is the phone number of Houghton House?
(207) 696-8529 will put you in contact with the team at Houghton House.
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