Golden Acres Boarding Home, located in Franklin, ME, sits in a big old Victorian house that now serves as an adult family home where seniors get care in a place that feels more like home than an institution, and it's got a warm, friendly atmosphere with cozy spaces to relax, a dining room for meals, and rooms that come already furnished so you don't have to worry about bringing much. The staff is small, with only one employee, but that person, Mr. James E Patterson, Clerk, cares a lot for the residents and helps them feel comfortable and supported every day, and you'll see organized activities like birthday celebrations, movie nights, and special outings in the facility's van, all helping neighbors get to know each other and stay active together.
The home has Sunday church services right in the living room, which many residents enjoy, and the place puts a lot of value on keeping everyone connected and part of a close-knit community, with things like group walks in the garden, social events, and community-sponsored happenings to promote friendships. Residents can bring their pets, which helps keep things feeling like home, and staff work out meal plans for different diets, including things like diabetes or allergy needs, with scheduled meals in the dining room so no one eats alone unless they want to.
The facility includes several different care areas with a 28-bed Skilled Rehab/Nursing unit, a 26-bed Long Term Care unit, and a 20-bed Residential Care unit, so the home can offer assisted living as well as independent living, memory care, and dementia care in a way that fits what each person needs, whether for a short-term respite stay or more permanent living. There's help for day-to-day tasks - bathing, dressing, moving around - plus medication management, support for special diets, and arrangements for rides to medical appointments, and the facility's wheelchair accessible with emergency alert systems and 24-hour supervision.
Residents live in a calm place set up to keep them safe and respected, with gardens outside, TV and high-speed internet in the rooms, and staff making sure rooms stay clean with laundry and housekeeping services, even helping folks move in when the time comes. Golden Acres has a focus on dignity and respect for every resident, keeping the pace easy and personal so people feel they belong. The community keeps the spirit up by keeping everyone engaged, helping with life's changes, and making sure every resident has meaningful days. The place started as a business in 1996, incorporated in 2004, and isn't accredited by the BBB, but it does offer a monthly rate starting at $4,801, and prioritizes quality of life over fancy extras, sticking to simple comforts, safety, and strong relationships.
