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Spend a worry-free retirement at University Street, a welcoming haven in Auburn, ME, offering assisted living. With high-quality services around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Here, residents have fun with peers and explore new hobbies through engaging social events and fun activities. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. With its nurturing and inviting environment, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (1 vs. ME avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 0.5 | 1.5 | This facility has 67% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.5 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 67% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.5 | 0.2 | This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.5 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 150% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 20 | This facility has 90% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 90% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 17, 2024, found a deficiency related to the facility not conducting the required six fire drills per year, including two drills while residents were asleep. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader inspection patterns are unclear. The main issue identified involved safety procedures concerning emergency evacuation drills. 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 the facility’s compliance over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Building Type: 2-story
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1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Auburn's city center to University Street's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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University Street is located in Auburn, Maine.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Clover Health Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Auburn (Minot Avenue) | 244 | Yes | 47 | - | 76.1% | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| The Chapman House |
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. | Auburn | 30 | Yes | 82 | Private Rooms | 83.3% | - | Bonnie J. Iwans | 22 | 6 | 0.3 |
| Pinnacle Drive |
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. | Auburn | 4 | No | 23 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| University Street |
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. | Auburn | 2 | No | 47 | - | 100.0% | - | - | 2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Rochelle Street |
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. | Auburn | 2 | No | 21 | - | 50.0% | - | Brian Vye | 5 | 1 | 0.2 |
University Street has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to ME state health department records, University Street's license number is RCA39692.
According to ME state health department records, University Street's license expires on June 10, 2025.
University Street's occupancy is 100%.
University Street has 2 beds.
University Street is located at 20 University St., Auburn, ME 04210.
(207) 786-0473 will put you in contact with the team at University Street.
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