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Enjoy your independence at Wescott Road, an outstanding community in South Portland, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, around the clock. The community also handles the busy work like housekeeping and laundry, giving residents more time to do the things they love.
Enriching activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation is also taken care of, providing residents with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Prescriptions are also not a worry with medication management. With its nurturing environment and cozy communal spaces, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%Wescott Road is administrated by Zoe Sweet.
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 April 16, 2024, found deficiencies related to outdated food items in the kitchen. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader inspection patterns are unclear. The main issue identified involved infection prevention and compliance with assisted housing program regulations concerning food safety. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions 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: Single-story
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3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from South Portland's city center to Wescott Road's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Wescott Road is located in South Portland, Maine.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| The Heron 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.
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. | Cumberland Foreside | 24 | Yes | 1 | - | 87.5% | - | Ron Lessard | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Wescott Road |
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. | South Portland (Thornton Heights) | 4 | No | 50 | - | 100.0% | - | Zoe Sweet | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Skillings 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. | South Portland (Cash Corner) | 2 | No | 48 | - | 50.0% | - | - | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Atrium At Cedars |
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. | Portland (North Deering) | - | Yes | 54 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Park Danforth |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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. | Portland (North Deering) | - | Yes | 67 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | A | - | - | - | - | - |
Wescott Road is in the Thornton Heights neighborhood of South Portland.
Wescott Road has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to ME state health department records, Wescott Road's license number is RCC39687.
According to ME state health department records, Wescott Road's license expires on May 18, 2026.
Wescott Road's occupancy is 100%.
Zoe Sweet is the administrator of Wescott Road.
Wescott Road has 4 beds.
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