South Bay Manor

South Bay Manor sits in Franklin, Maine as a small, quiet senior living community with only eight beds, so folks here get to know each other and the staff pretty well and it has a certain warmth you feel as soon as you arrive, with a sense of everyone looking out for each other. This place is a Level IV Residential Care Facility, which means it offers both senior apartments and shared or private rooms, each one fully furnished, and the whole place feels cozy and homelike, nothing too fancy but comfortable and safe with things like grab bars, keyless secure entry, and emergency call buttons near wherever you might need them. People living here get help with activities like bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, and moving around, and there's 24-hour supervision, so you never feel left alone when you need assistance. Staff help with medication management, personal care, and even do the cooking, cleaning, and laundry, so there's no chores or housework to worry about. Folks who live with dementia or Parkinson's disease have structured care options and memory care, and nurses come in regularly for health check-ups and wound care, and for those who need it there's short-term respite care, rehabilitation, and even massage therapy. The meals cover special dietary needs, like diabetes or allergies, and there's always plenty to eat in the dining room with cable and Wi-Fi right in the resident rooms along with a phone, so you can keep in touch with family or just watch TV in peace. You'll also find a computer center, library, arts and crafts room, movie theater, therapy area, and a garden with walking paths and patios for a bit of fresh air, plus it's pet friendly, so small pets are welcome. Transportation is available for doctor's visits, errands, or community outings, and the place sits close to churches and other helpful resources in town. Staff also help new residents with moving in, setting up medical appointments, and getting settled. Every day there are planned activities - exercise classes, crafts, holiday celebrations, and group meals - and monthly get-togethers let families join in too, so things never get too quiet even though the place remains peaceful and never hectic. South Bay Manor aims to give people their independence, dignity, and comfort, with simple extras like maintenance-free living, laundry service, storage space, and private ADA compliant bathrooms. The staff are always there to help, whether someone needs quick assistance or just a friendly check-in, and the small size means everyone gets noticed and included. Altogether, it's a sturdy, community-centered place for seniors who want steady support without feeling lost in the crowd.