Middle Street House sits in Augusta, Maine in a quiet neighborhood and offers care for up to six residents in a two-story house built back in 1894, with a vinyl exterior, forced hot water heating, a gable roof, and a simple average physical condition, plus there's a nice courtyard and garden where folks can walk or just enjoy fresh air. The place is a Pnmi Level III Residential Care Facility with license number PNC1932, which means it's regulated by state and local standards and gets regular visits from the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services. Residents live in studio or single bedroom layouts, all fully furnished with HD TVs, telephones, WiFi, emergency alert systems, and access to cable television, and they can have their small pets with them if they wish. There's 24-hour caregiver supervision and help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, meals, and personal care, including continence programs, spoon feeding, and services inside the house, plus support for residents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or those needing memory care or recovering from serious mental illnesses.
Meals and dining services happen in a communal dining space or a private section, with special attention to dietary needs for diabetes or allergies, and assistance for those who need help eating, with all-day dining options and a dementia-friendly menu. Missed meals aren't an issue since there's always meals prepared according to each person's plan, and there's even access to a communal kitchen. Residents get housekeeping, laundry, linen, and even dry cleaning services so most chores get handled, with rooms made comfortable and home-like. There are walking paths, a fitness section, movie nights, arts and crafts, and scheduled social events and daily activities like community-sponsored gatherings, and there's a barber and beauty shop available. Healthcare staff manage medications and health needs, coordinate with doctors, and help arrange transportation for medical appointments or local outings. There's both skilled nursing and home care services on-site, so people get assistance without needing to move to a nursing home, and both short- and long-term stays can be arranged, which helps families find respite care or a longer solution when needed. Community amenities include common rooms, sitting areas, parking, and a concierge service to help with everyday needs. The place allows folks a sense of independence even if they need some help, letting them keep as much of their routine as possible, and individual care service plans are made based on detailed assessments. There's a strong focus on helping people stay mentally and socially active, so people get a chance for engagement each day, and there's also a small program offering limited, interest-free loans for eligible residents. MaineCare Medicaid Section 97 is accepted, but Medicare is only available if certified, which is something families planning financially need to know. Staff assist with everything from managing medications and healthcare appointments to helping with dressing or using the restroom, and services include help for those who need dementia, memory, or Parkinson's care, including non-ambulatory support and help with transfers, plus massage therapy and a continence management program. The facility suits older adults needing some daily help but not intensive medical care, and it aims to keep life safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible for every resident.
