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Assisted Living in Penobscot County

Jem Estates

Assisted Living in Penobscot County

Jem Estates

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.

4 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.

Breakdown by inspection type
  • 3 desk reviews
  • 1 on-site inspection

Results

3 with issues

1 without issues

Maine average: 10 inspections

Latest inspection

Date April 4, 2025

Inspection history

04/04/2025 DESK REVIEW
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
02/05/2025 ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
12/19/2024 DESK REVIEW
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
12/29/2023 DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES

6 deficiencies

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

Maine average: 3 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Jem Estates

The most recent inspection on April 4, 2025, found deficiencies related to medication administration, specifically that discontinued medications were still given to a resident after the discontinuation date. Earlier inspections showed multiple issues, including incomplete staff background checks, inadequate dishwashing sanitation, lack of routine maintenance and housekeeping, and missing call bell equipment in a bathing area. A substantiated complaint investigation confirmed the medication administration issue, while prior reports did not list enforcement actions or fines. Inspectors cited themes of medication management and regulatory compliance with staffing and facility maintenance. The pattern suggests ongoing challenges with regulatory adherence, with no clear improvement or worsening trend evident.

Compare Assisted Living around Penobscot County The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

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Jem Estates
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.

Corinth18No 0 - 88.9% -Milinda Jo Adams436
Day Spring 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.

Dexter6No 4 - 100.0% -Derek E. Wood427
Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home
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.

Indian Island6No 6 Private / Shared Rooms 66.7% -Candy Sherman659
Getchell Foster Homes
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.

Clifton5No 0 Private / Shared Rooms---840
Dearone Care
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.

Corinth3No 10 ----000

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural access emphasized.

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

$943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.

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

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.

~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.

~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).

Not specified; focus on income.

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

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

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.

No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.

$2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

$2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

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

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