Sand Road Waiver
Assisted Living in Penobscot County
Assisted Living in Penobscot County
Make every moment count at Sand Road Waiver, a friendly community in Newport, ME, that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing high-quality services for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, residents have a satisfactory dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and healthy meals. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. With its top-notch services and beautifully maintained amenities, residents will surely have a blissful retirement.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
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About this community
Types of Care at Sand Road Waiver
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.
9 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.
Breakdown by inspection type
- 4 desk reviews
- 5 on-site inspections
Results
4 with issues
5 without issues
Maine average: 10 inspections
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Inspection history
3 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Maine average: 3 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Sand Road Waiver
The most recent inspection on January 4, 2024, found deficiencies related to medication management and employee training documentation. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so the broader inspection pattern is unclear. Inspectors cited expired medications not being removed, inaccuracies in medication administration records, and missing proof of in-service training for staff. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is not possible to determine a clear trend in compliance over time.
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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| Sand Road Waiver |
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. | Newport | 3 | No | 8 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Dearone Care |
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