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Assisted Living Regulations in Maine

Those in need of living support in Maine find backing from the state legislature. Assisted living programs must meet minimum standards under the state's oversight, including proper provision of meals, recreation and protection from environmental hazards.

  1. Basics

    • Maine's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) operates as the official agency tasked with regulating minimum standards among the state's assisted living programs. According to state statue, these must be consumer-oriented and professional in quality.

    Details

    • Knowing what assisted living entails helps prevent neglect or abuse on the caretaker's part and also helps family members of the assisted resident identify misconduct. Care providers must offer more than housing and meals, helping also with maintenance of bodily functions, mobility, dressing, eating, personal hygiene and bathroom needs.

    Types

    • Two types of recognized assisted living programs exist in Maine, being Type 1 or Type 2 programs. Both can provide either direct or indirect administering of medicines, while Type 2 programs do so either through, or under, the supervision of a registered professional nurse, in addition to other nursing services.

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