10 Legion Drive in Augusta, Maine, offers a small, home-like setting with just five beds, so you get a quieter environment where people can know their neighbors and get more personal attention, and if you need help with things like getting dressed, bathing, taking medications, or moving around, staff members like CNA/NAR, HCA/HH, Med Tech, and an RN are there all day and night, and they even help with Parkinson's care, incontinence problems, and memory care, which is good for people who might need reminders or help making safe choices; families can feel comfortable knowing staff are awake and alert all night too. The apartments come in studio or one-bedroom layouts, and you can choose between private and shared rooms, and everyone brings their own furniture to make their space comfortable, plus rooms have emergency systems for safety. If you have a pet, staff will review policies with you, and some areas are more welcoming to pet owners, which is nice for those wanting to keep a companion with them. They offer meals for special diets like low-sugar, kosher, or heart-healthy, and if you have trouble feeding yourself, they help with that, plus snacks are set out, and there's a dining hall where everyone comes together to eat or share conversation.
For people who only need care for a little while, respite stays are available, giving caregivers a break while making sure seniors get proper help, and for daily life you'll find help with laundry, cleaning, and regular health checks, which keeps things neat and everyone feeling well cared for. There's scheduled transportation, but it only goes within a block, so outings are planned and simple-good for small trips or appointments close to home. Seniors have access to a library, a computer area with internet, gardens, and outdoor paths for walking or jogging, so you can be as active as you want, and there's a fitness center with group activities and daily movement classes to keep muscles strong. Entertainment includes hobby and craft classes, group outings, and access to a community kitchen for shared cooking or special events, along with a theatre for movies or group shows.
Doctors visit on a schedule, and the pharmacy and chapel are available if needed, while nurses and caregivers handle medication reminders, administration, and regular health needs, and they also work with outside home health or hospice agencies, so if your condition changes, the care adapts. Home health and skilled nursing are there if your needs get higher, but the focus here stays on keeping people as independent as they can be without giving up safety or comfort. Extra options like massage therapy, fall prevention programs, and special parties for holidays or birthdays help people feel connected and cared for. The grounds are safe and secure, so you can enjoy quiet time alone or talk with others in the garden or spacious common areas.
The monthly rate starts at $4,963, and many kinds of payment work here, including cash, credit cards, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and private pay, but Medicare isn't accepted unless there's certification, which is worth checking if it's important for you. This is a Level I and Level III Residential Care Facility, licensed by the State of Maine under several license numbers. The facility has a gentle atmosphere that lets seniors keep their independence while getting support when needed, aiming for a simple, steady, and respectful life for every resident without any big crowds or busy hallways, just quiet routines that help people feel safe and at home.
