Overview of Ocean House Road

Make the most of your best years at Ocean House Road, a welcoming retreat in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, with personalized care around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

A variety of recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. Promoting a nurturing and friendly environment, the community ensures residents have a worry-free retirement.

Bed community size
2-bed community Rank #303 / 357Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 303rd out of 357 homes in Maine. 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.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
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #192 / 422Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 192nd out of 422 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 251Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 251 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 251. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
2 / 2
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
ExpirationJanuary 12, 2025 Expired
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL I RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCA39107

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ocean House Road is administered by Richard Norton.

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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 1 deficiency 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at ME avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per year (70% below)
• Total inspections (75% below)
Latest Inspection April 30, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 13 This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 67% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 0.31 This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.3 vs. ME avg 1).↓ 70% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.20.2 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Maine average (0.2 vs. ME avg 0.2).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 520 This facility has 75% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (5 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 75% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • November 9, 2023 biennial survey found the facility not in substantial compliance due to multiple expired medications left in the medication closet.
  • No complaints were reported or investigated during the November 9, 2023 inspection.
  • The single deficiency involved medication management, specifically failure to remove expired drugs, indicating a compliance lapse in resident safety protocols.

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from South Portland's city center to Ocean House Road's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

The Grande At South Portland
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MC
RC
South Portland
52
Facility 52
ME AVG 20
Rank #53 / 357
No
32
Facility 32
ME AVG 31
Rank #179 / 422
1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Facility 40.4%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #239 / 244
Caitlin Marsanskis9
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 3
Rank #295 / 306
1.6
Facility 1.6
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #292 / 306
The Heron House
AL
MC
Cumberland Foreside
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 20
Rank #91 / 357
Yes
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 31
Rank #361 / 422
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #156 / 244
Ron Lessard5
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 3
Rank #261 / 306
1.2
Facility 1.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #284 / 306
Gordon Green
AL
South Portland (Ferry Village)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
65
Facility 65
ME AVG 31
Rank #60 / 422
Private / Shared Rooms--7
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
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0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Pride House
AL
South Portland (South Portland Gardens)
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 20
Rank #109 / 357
No
63
Facility 63
ME AVG 31
Rank #66 / 422
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms--1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 306
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 306
Ocean House Road
AL
South Portland
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #303 / 357
No
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 31
Rank #192 / 422
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.3%
Rank #1 / 244
Richard Norton5
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #162 / 306
0.2
Facility 0.2
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #191 / 306

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Ocean House Road is located in South Portland, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ME

Rural access emphasized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age
General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
ME

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME

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

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits
Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+
General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.
ME

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits
Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

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

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+
General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits
Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
ME

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
ME

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

Benefits
Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean House Road

Is Ocean House Road in a walkable area?

Ocean House Road has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ocean House Road?

According to ME state health department records, Ocean House Road's license number is RCA39107.

When does Ocean House Road's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Ocean House Road's license expires on January 12, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Ocean House Road?

Ocean House Road's occupancy is 100%.

Who is the administrator of Ocean House Road?

Richard Norton is the administrator of Ocean House Road.

How many beds does Ocean House Road have?

Ocean House Road has 2 beds.

Are there photos of Ocean House Road?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Ocean House Road in the photo gallery on this page.

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