St. André Health Care

    407 Pool St #9716, Biddeford, ME 04005
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate care and joyful community

    I placed my mom here and feel very reassured - the nursing and rehab teams are compassionate and dedicated, staff promote independence and resident safety, and the community is joyful (residents love the music program). The caregivers are friendly and helpful when needed, and overall the care gives me real peace of mind.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.57·(14)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Comprehensive rehabilitation services (OT/PT/ST)
    • Skilled nursing and therapy staff
    • Compassionate and understanding caregivers
    • Staff dedication and resident-centered culture
    • Programs and tools promoting resident independence
    • Provides peace of mind for families and caregivers
    • Supportive unit-level staff (third-floor highlighted)
    • Positive community atmosphere and resident well-being
    • Effective transitional and post-acute care

    Cons

    • Inconsistent direct-care staffing and coverage
    • Delays in responding to resident needs and requests
    • Gaps in family–staff communication and care transparency
    • Unreliable nutrition and hydration management
    • Variable staff professionalism and interpersonal tone
    • Gaps in clinical-incident documentation and follow-through
    • Weaknesses in transfer and mobility-safety practices
    • Outdated building and facility infrastructure

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression is mixed: the facility receives repeated praise for its rehabilitation program and for many individual caregivers, while operational and communication shortcomings create variability in resident outcomes. Families frequently highlight strong OT/PT/ST services and therapists who are effective during short-term rehab and transition periods. Many reviews describe staff who are compassionate, dedicated, and focused on promoting resident independence, contributing to a generally positive community atmosphere on some units.

    Care quality shows a dual pattern. Clinical and rehabilitative services are a clear strength — therapy and some nursing teams are described as competent and capable of producing meaningful functional gains. At the same time, reviewers cite inconsistent direct-care coverage (particularly CNAs and on-shift nursing responsiveness), which has been associated with delays in attending to resident needs, issues with nutrition/hydration delivery, and variability in recordkeeping. Several families described concerns about clinical-incident follow-up and documentation, including infection management and accuracy of intake/monitoring records; these indicate gaps in clinical oversight rather than uniform practice failures.

    Staff and culture are similarly mixed. Many staff members are characterized as compassionate and supportive, and unit-level teams (the third floor is specifically noted) can provide a reassuring environment for residents and families. However, other accounts describe variable professionalism and communication tone from some nursing staff. Staffing shortages and inconsistent staff continuity are recurrent operational themes that likely contribute to the uneven resident experience.

    Dining and daily care: reviewers point to instances of missed meals, delays in supplement or specialized-nutrition delivery, and inconsistent documentation of food and fluid intake. These items suggest the facility has difficulty sustaining reliable nutrition/hydration processes during busy periods or staffing gaps. Prospective residents and families should ask about current meal-service protocols, supplement administration, and monitoring practices during a tour.

    Activities and independence: the facility receives positive comments for offering tools and programs that promote independence, and several reviews describe a joyful, engaging environment when staff continuity is present. These strengths appear strongest in units with stable teams and well-staffed therapy programs.

    Facilities and management: the physical plant is described as aging in some areas, which may affect resident comfort and perceptions of upkeep. Management-related concerns focus on communication gaps with families, inconsistent follow-through on clinical issues, and variability between units. These are operational areas that, if addressed, could reduce the variability in resident experience.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: the two clear patterns are (1) strong rehabilitative and therapeutic capability, and (2) operational inconsistency tied to staffing, communication, and documentation. Experiences appear to vary by unit and by shift. Prospective families should plan a site visit that includes asking about current staffing levels, nutrition and hydration protocols, incident-reporting procedures, and unit-level staffing continuity. If continuity of care and reliable day-to-day assistance are priorities, request to meet unit staff and observe meal and therapy routines before committing.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    St. André Health Care is located at 407 Pool St #9716, Biddeford, ME, 04005.

    About St. André Health Care

    St. André Health Care in Biddeford, ME, serves seniors with a variety of care levels including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice, and the place uses special terms for its services, like Gosnell Memorial Hospice House for end-of-life care, and you'll find the staff gives personalized help, whether it's daily living needs, medication, or full medical attention. Folks who need short stays can use respite care, and the center's got programs focused on body and mind wellness, social events, and activities, while for those dealing with memory loss, there's a special set of memory care programs in secure, friendly spaces with brain health exercises and memory activities, aiming to help residents stay independent as long as possible. They also run Board and Care Homes for smaller groups and Continuing Care Retirement Communities for people who want to stay in one place while their needs change, and it's all under a care approach that values family and community support, with spaces set up to help people feel at home and stay connected. The building holds 96 beds and lets residents pick from apartment styles like studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or companion suites, and each room's got room for personal photos and mementos on display for easier navigation if needed, while the larger grounds include landscaped courtyards, walking paths, gardens, outdoor seating, and secure spots to enjoy nature or spend time with neighbors and visitors, plus both indoor and outdoor spaces are built to feel homelike and safe, giving people a sense of routine and comfort as they go about daily life. Amenities cover things like housekeeping, laundry, transport, and a beauty salon, while staff help with dressing, eating, bathing, and other daily tasks as needed, and the programs on offer-physical, mental, social-help people stay engaged. The center's philosophy blends up-to-date healthcare and a warm, patient-centered manner, and the place is CARF accredited, showing it meets certain industry standards. For those wanting to honor loved ones, St. André Health Care works with Robert's Tribute Fund for donations, lets you send flowers or plant memorial trees, and even gives options for online memorials and condolences, a Family Interactive Login for families, a Veteran Memorial Wall, and guidance on grief, funeral planning, and legal matters, so people can handle all those tough moments with a bit of support and guidance. The care here is broad and means folks can move in needing a little help, or a lot, and stay as long as is needed with services changing as health needs change, all with a focus on comfort, dignity, and staying as independent as possible for as long as possible.

    People often ask...

    St. André Health Care offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 407 Pool St #9716, Biddeford, ME 04005.

    No, St. André Health Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Maine, the DHHS Division of Licensing & Certification licenses assisted living and residential care facilities, posting statements of deficiency and plans of correction.

    License number249945
    Facility typeNursing Home

    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    13

    Citations

    6

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    13 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated observed conditions across multiple areas, identifying environmental, respiratory care, and sanitation deficiencies. Noted damaged walls, stained ceilings, improper storage of respiratory equipment, and unsanitary kitchen and waste practices.
    • CFR 483.10(i)(1)-(7)Safe/Clean/Comfortable/Homelike Environment
    • CFR 483.25(i)Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
    • CFR 483.60(i)(1)-(2)Food Procurement, Store/Prepare/Serve-Sanitary
    • CFR 483.60(i)(4)Dispose of garbage and refuse Properly
    13 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated multiple deficiencies related to housekeeping, environmental upkeep, and medical equipment care; observed extensive maintenance and safety issues across multiple areas, with some actions already started and others planned. Some findings involved oxygen equipment handling and kitchen sanitation.
    • §483.10(i)(1)-(i)(7); §483.60(i)(1)-(i)(4)Environment and basic care provisions / housekeeping and maintenance
    • §483.25(i)Respiratory care
    • §483.60(i) Food safety requirements; §483.60(i)(1)-(i)(4)Food service / sanitation
    10 Jun 2025Complaint
    Identified substantial noncompliance with emergency preparedness requirements, including failure to review and update plans, perform risk assessments, ensure subsistence and tracking for staff, and conduct mandated drills.
    • 42 CFR 483.73(a)Emergency preparedness plan; annual review and update
    • 42 CFR 483.73(a)(1)-(2)Plan based on all-hazards risk assessment; annual updates
    • 42 CFR 483.73(b)(2)Policies and procedures; tracking of on-duty staff and sheltered residents
    • 42 CFR 483.73(b)(1)Subsistence needs for staff and patients
    • 42 CFR 483.73(d)(2)Emergency preparedness testing requirements
    • 42 CFR 483.73(d)Emergency plan testing; drills and documentation
    11 Dec 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The investigation concluded substantial compliance with applicable regulations.
    09 Apr 2024Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with applicable federal requirements. Found no deficiencies.
    04 Dec 2023Complaint
    Determined substantial compliance with applicable long-term care requirements after an on-site visit.

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