Sirjas sits over at 225 Wilson St in Brewer, Maine, and offers a quiet place for seniors who need assisted living, memory care, long-term care, or hospice support, and what you notice right away is a focus on being caring and community-minded, with services for both active seniors and those who benefit from more specialized help, like those with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia. There's a lot going on under one roof here, since they have assisted living apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes, plus dedicated memory care wings with secure entrances for those who might wander, and live-in caregivers for folks who need more ongoing support. They help with daily things like bathing, dressing, medication, foot care with on-site visiting podiatrists, and even have a nurse for medicine injections or insulin management for diabetes, which helps residents feel cared for and their families more at ease. Sirjas keeps meal options open for residents with vegetarian and kosher menus, and you see thoughtful little touches like pet-friendly rules for animal lovers, Wi-Fi, transportation, handy parking, and handicap accessibility, plus extra support such as complimentary rides for appointments or errands, and respite care for short-term stays if families need a break from caregiving. There's help with memory care and aging in place if someone's needs change, with security devices like high-tech wander guards.
Sirjas tries to make life easier with meal provision, personal care, and engaging activities both on-site and offsite, including devotional times, social gatherings, and things to keep up with physical and mental fitness, plus amenities like indoor common areas where residents gather with neighbors or family. They also provide a wide range of floral services, which is kind of unique, with categories called "Patriotic Flowers," "For The Home," and "Occasions," plus arrangements for weddings, proms, birthdays, and even funerals or memorials, running all the way from sympathy flowers, casket sprays, and wreaths to gift baskets and summer roses, so families have one less thing to worry about in times of need or celebration. Sirjas includes an option to deliver wine with floral orders, and they handle arrangements for ceremonies and receptions too.
The staff looks after medication needs, daily help, and medical care, with caring attitudes and a friendly atmosphere that makes the community feel safe and welcoming, and the care ranges from help with getting dressed to more intensive nursing for those who need it, so residents can keep as much independence as they can while having support where it's needed. The building's set up for both independent seniors and those who need a little extra, and you'll see that people in the community, from staff to residents' families, often say it's a helpful, supportive place for senior living.
