Calais Alternative Care Home, set at 152 South St, Calais, ME, has provided care since 2011 as a small retirement community with only eight beds, so folks tend to know each other and the staff pretty well, and with all those license numbers like RCD2031, PND1141, RCD1739, and a handful of others, there's good oversight and rules to keep things safe. The place runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and the staff stays awake all night to look after people, so help's always nearby, which helps seniors who want some independence but need help every day with things like bathing, dressing, and moving around. The building offers studio apartments, single bedrooms, semi-private and private rooms, so there are options based on what someone needs or can afford, and the rooms get help with maintenance, freeing residents from cleaning, laundry, or cooking if they don't want to do those things.
There's a communal kitchen and fresh meals made by a chef, plus a cafe for a casual bite, and menus are easy to read, which helps if eyesight isn't what it used to be, and a garden gives folks fresh air and a place to walk if they like being outdoors, while scheduled bathroom reminders and ambulation services are there for people who need the extra hand. Calais Alternative Care Home puts a big focus on providing assistance for those with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's, offering memory care and specialized health programs, with care plans that get tailored for each person as their needs change. Nurses and staff manage medication, keep up with case management, and there's an on-site pharmacy and access to home health or surgery recovery care, so it's easier to stay in one place even if health challenges pop up.
Daily fitness activities, a movie theatre, walking paths, and transportation services help residents stay active and social if they choose, and the presence of a barber and beauty shop is a nice touch that many like as it saves a trip to town. The facility sits near other senior homes and care centers in Calais, so services and resources aren't far away, and licensing gets checked every month, following state rules for resident safety and care. Emergency services, pain management, respiratory care, rehab, and nutritional guidance are all part of what's available, aiming to let seniors keep up their health, keep their independence as much as possible, and enjoy their days without the pressure of running a house or handling chores by themselves.
