Occupancy rate
88%
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%The Grace Home 2
Assisted Living in Washington County
The Grace Home 2
Assisted Living in Washington County
Spend your golden years at The Grace Home 2, a blissful retreat in Columbia, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and friendly setting, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive top-tier assistance for their daily living activities and household chores 24/7 to maintain their independence without worries.
Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, fun events and light exercises are conducted. Here, residents have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s high-quality services and beautifully maintained amenities ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.
8-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%Occupied beds
7 / 8
Average residents
64 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyWashington
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD2179
The Grace Home 2 is administrated by Heather Hanson.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Diane Dow, Owner
Total Employees
8
Full-Time Employees
8
Fax+1 (207) 483-2247
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Types of Care at The Grace Home 2
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.
38 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
- 14 desk reviews
- 24 on-site inspections
Results
11 with issues
27 without issues
Maine average: 10 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
April 23, 2025
Inspection history
04/23/2025
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
03/05/2025
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
02/24/2025
DESK REVIEW
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
11/13/2024
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
09/30/2024
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
02/16/2024
DESK REVIEW
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
11/13/2023
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
09/13/2023
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/19/2023
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
11/14/2022
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
05/05/2022
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
03/14/2022
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
11/15/2021
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
08/02/2021
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
05/04/2021
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/05/2021
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
02/08/2021
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
01/27/2021
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
12/11/2020
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
10/13/2020
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/31/2020
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/05/2020
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
07/17/2020
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
05/13/2020
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/29/2019
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/10/2019
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
02/04/2019
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
11/28/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
09/27/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
07/17/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
04/02/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
02/28/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
02/12/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/30/2017
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
10/18/2016
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
05/13/2016
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
11/25/2015
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
12/29/2014
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
5 deficiencies
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 The Grace Home 2
The most recent inspection on February 21, 2025, identified deficiencies related to verbal abuse by an employee toward a resident and the facility’s failure to immediately report the resident rights violation to the Department of Health and Human Services. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and issues, including medication management deficiencies found in November 2024 and prior complaint investigations that were substantiated as compliant. The main themes of deficiencies involve resident rights and medication administration documentation. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated except for the recent substantiated case of verbal abuse. The inspection history shows some recurring issues with regulatory compliance, with recent findings indicating areas needing attention.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
The Grace Home 2 is located in Columbia, 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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