Shaw House

Shaw House, located in Portland, Maine, stands on a property of just under four acres, offering 12,000 square feet of living space with 26 rooms, and you'll find a cottage house, a large garage, and plenty of parking outside, while inside, residents can choose between private and semi-private rooms, each with cable or satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a telephone, and comfortable furniture, and spend time together in the communal dining area, which serves three homemade meals every day plus snacks and beverages, and there's a strong focus on helping older adults with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, and medication management, with around-the-clock nursing staff and a 24-hour call system to keep everyone safe, and for those who need more support, services include diabetic care, hospice care, respite care, ambulatory care, and end-of-life care, while aging in place options are available so people can stay as their needs change. The community has a library, a game room, a business room, and designated spaces for relaxing, along with a garden, walking paths, and a fitness room for exercise or fresh air, and there's also a barber/salon for haircuts. Residents can enjoy activities like board games, watching TV, reading, listening to music, movie nights, and visiting off-site devotional services, while community-sponsored clubs and special interest groups help folks stay social. Shaw House also offers art and music therapy, occupational therapy, and equine therapy, which gets residents involved in horse activities, giving everyone a chance to try something different. The community hosts regular events, educational programs, and relationship coaching, and they provide aftercare support too. Shaw House has always taken extra care to offer a safe place for those with different needs, including neurodivergent-affirming care, and supports both traditional senior living and young adult treatment homes, including specialized care and peer support for young adults, so people of different ages with unique needs can find help here. Thanks to its spot in Portland's West End and Deering Oaks neighborhoods, it's close to downtown restaurants, shops, cultural attractions, and Maine's coastal scenery. Shaw House aims to promote well-being, independence, and quality of life by supporting health, safety, and social connections every day.