Occupancy rate
70%
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Merry Gardens Estates
Nursing Home in Maine
Merry Gardens Estates
Nursing Home in Maine
Merry Garden Estates is a senior community located in Camden, Maine. It offers one-bedroom apartments with all paid utilities and various amenities. The community provides assistance with medication, 24-hour care staff, and prepared meals daily.
33-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
28 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Occupied beds
23 / 33
Average residents
64 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationOctober 16, 2026
CountyKnox
License NumberALP684
Merry Gardens Estates is administrated by Christine Rice.
Wheelchair Accessible
Grab Bars
Safety FeaturesWide hallways with handrails.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Total Employees
11
Full-Time Employees
11
24-Hour Staffing
Fax+1 (207) 973-3699
Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55
Beautiful Landscaping
Community Room
Disability Access
Easy Access To Public Transportation
Easy Access To Shopping
Elevator
Laundry Facility
Library
On-Call Maintenance
On-Site Maintenance
Specific ProgramsAssistance with medication, 24-hour care staff, prepared meals daily, light housekeeping and linen services, assistance with arranging transportation, support with personal care.
Operating HoursMon-Fri: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat-Sun: Closed
Food DescriptionPrepared meals daily.
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.
11 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.
Maine average: 10 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
May 19, 2025
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Maine average: 3 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Merry Gardens Estates
The most recent inspection on October 16, 2024, found one deficiency related to water temperatures in consumer areas exceeding the required range. Earlier inspections were mostly clean, with no other significant deficiencies noted in the available reports. Inspectors cited issues with environmental safety, specifically temperature control, but no fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. There were no substantiated complaints reported. This suggests a generally stable compliance history with a minor issue identified in the latest inspection.
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Merry Gardens Estates is located in CAMDEN, Maine.
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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.
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