Augusta One

Augusta One sits at 26 Creative Way in Augusta, Maine, surrounded by seventeen acres of open space next to a historic horse farm, where the air feels fresh and you get a bit of peace from the city, and this community, holding a Residential Care Facility Type 3 license with three beds, offers both assisted living and specialized memory care for older adults who need extra help with daily life, like getting dressed, bathing, or managing their medications, sometimes for those who have Alzheimer's or dementia, and there's always someone on staff, day or night, to help if something comes up, which helps everyone feel a bit safer. People here live in furnished rooms, with choices that include shared apartments, one-bedroom, or studios, and staff includes all sorts-from poets to journalists and advocates-which makes for interesting conversations and a more lively place to spend your time, and the group likes to say they form genuine connections with the residents rather than just taking care of basic needs. Meals are served every day, watched over by a dietitian, and special diets, even for allergies or diabetes, are no trouble, with dining help if someone needs it, and everyone gets three meals daily. You'll also find medication management, help with moving around or transfers, continence care, and special memory care programs that really try to meet each person where they're at, with activities planned each day-arts and crafts, movie nights, and even paths if you want to go for a walk. They work with healthcare partners to offer on-site rehab, visiting doctors, and even mobile x-rays and labs if someone needs those services, and licensed nurses can be called at any time. There are quiet places to sit, a community kitchen, a bistro, cable TV and Wi-Fi, and a garden for those who like getting outside, and if someone needs to get to a doctor or run errands, transportation is arranged. Augusta One accepts residents for both longer stays and short-term relief care through its respite program, and move-in help is available for those settling in. The building is kept secure around the clock with emergency alerts, and staff will do the laundry and clean the rooms, so no one has to worry about chores. As part of CARF International, Augusta One holds a three-year accreditation and is run by Creative Works, and their focus covers not just senior care but people with brain injuries too, through a specialty program called Program 1, so the care team works together closely with local providers to keep everyone's health needs on track while trying to foster a comfortable, genuine sense of belonging for every resident, however long they may stay.