Occupancy rate
50%
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Skillings Street
Assisted Living in South Portland
Skillings Street
Assisted Living in South Portland
Ideally situated in the lively setting of South Portland, ME, Skillings Street is a friendly retreat that offers assisted living. The community also helps with residents’ daily living activities and personal needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Here, residents have more opportunities to focus on recreation, as housekeeping and laundry services are also provided.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, exciting events and engaging programs are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication reminders, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and supportive environment.
2-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 48 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Maine average: 83.1%Occupied beds
1 / 2
Average residents
64 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
ExpirationJuly 11, 2025
CountyCumberland
License LevelLEVEL I RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCA39396
Fax+1 (207) 387-4242
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Skillings Street
Assisted Living
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.
8 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
- 5 desk reviews
- 3 on-site inspections
Results
3 with issues
5 without issues
Maine average: 10 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
April 3, 2025
Inspection history
04/03/2025
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/22/2024
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
08/05/2024
DESK REVIEW
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
08/17/2022
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/03/2022
DESK REVIEW
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
08/01/2022
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/08/2022
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/23/2021
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
1 deficiency
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Maine average: 3 deficiencies
0.1 deficiencies per inspection
Maine average: 0.2 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Skillings Street
The most recent inspection on August 22, 2024, found deficiencies related to a missing signed Assisted Housing Appendix A contract for the resident. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so the broader inspection pattern is unclear. The main issue identified involved documentation requirements for resident agreements. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is not possible to determine a trend in compliance over time.
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Assisted Living in Maine
Skillings Street is located in South Portland, 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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