Dean House

Dean House in Bangor, Maine, is a small assisted living facility licensed for just 4 residents under license number RCC1258, so the environment stays calm and personal, and seniors can get careful attention and support from staff who help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, moving around, and going to the bathroom, with care that matches what each person needs and help available any hour, day or night. The place has studio and one-bedroom apartments, some with their own washer, dryer, and kitchenette, and semi-private options too, and each room has emergency pull cords and alert buttons for safety, while outside there's a garden and walking paths where residents can sit or stroll when weather allows. The facility provides three homemade meals every day, with special menus for those who need help with diabetes, high blood pressure, or allergies, served in a shared dining area with a private section for special occasions, and snacks in between when needed, and families can visit during generous hours. There are many common areas like a reading room, game room, computer area, movie room, and spots for crafts and group gatherings, and events run on a regular basis, such as movie night, music programs, arts and crafts, fitness classes, board games, social events, and therapy activities like music or pet therapy, and you may find a hot tub, a sauna or health room, and a salon for haircuts or visits from a mobile hairdresser. The staff can help arrange drives for doctor's appointments, shopping, and religious services, and the place offers support for those with dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's disease, with memory care, personalized routines, behavioral activities, and secure areas with alarms to prevent wandering. Dean House offers respite care for short-term stays, hospice care, long-term care, and adapts plans as residents' needs change, from medication help by licensed nurses to occupational therapy, weight and continence management, and transfers if someone needs more help getting around, even two-person assists. Pets are welcome, within the rules, and people can take part in spiritual programs at the little chapel, join in weekly exercise or creative art sessions, and everyone can get laundry, cleaning, and help for getting around the building, with check-ins on health and clear plans for care reviewed regularly. With just four beds, everything's on a small scale, so staff know each resident, and the focus is on safety, dignity, and comfort for elders who need a warm, steady place with activity, support, and good company in Bangor, Maine.