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Situated in the quiet setting of Rumford, ME, Keep House 1 is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with high-quality care for their daily living activities and personal needs. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience. The community is a good option for those seeking a blissful retirement, especially with its nurturing setting and well-maintained 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.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1.3 | 1 | This facility has 30% more deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1.3 vs. ME avg 1).↑ 30% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.3 | 0.2 | This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.3 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 50% worse |
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 January 28, 2025, identified several deficiencies, including issues with controlled substance recordkeeping, emergency drills, facility maintenance, and water temperature exceeding allowed limits. Earlier inspections generally found the facility in substantial compliance with regulations. The main themes of deficiencies involved medication management documentation, emergency preparedness, building upkeep, and safety standards related to water temperature. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The pattern suggests some emerging issues in facility maintenance and safety controls that were not noted in prior inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Building Type: Single-story
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Jessica Hines serves as the Executive Director at Keep House 1. She leads the community with dedication and professionalism, overseeing operations to ensure a supportive and welcoming environment for all residents and staff.
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rumford's city center to Keep House 1's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Keep House 1 is located in Rumford, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Horizon’s Unlimited |
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. | Rumford | 6 | No | 6 | - | 100.0% | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Fourth Street 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. | Mexico | 4 | No | 24 | - | 75.0% | 16 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| New Hope 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. | Mexico | 4 | No | 8 | - | 100.0% | 11 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Keep House 1 |
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. | Rumford | 3 | No | 45 | - | 66.7% | 12 | - | 4 | 0.3 |
| Oakwood Drive |
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. | Oxford | 3 | No | 6 | - | - | 7 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
Keep House 1 is in the Rumford neighborhood of Rumford.
Keep House 1 has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to ME state health department records, Keep House 1's license number is RCC38883.
According to ME state health department records, Keep House 1's license expires on September 22, 2025.
Keep House 1's occupancy is 67%.
Keep House 1 has 3 beds.
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