The Meadows

The Meadows Senior Living Center sits out in Greene, Maine on ten acres of well-kept land not far from Lewiston and Auburn, so you get that country, home-style feeling with flower and vegetable gardens, a chicken house, a goat pen, bird houses, and plenty of outdoor patios and flat walks, and you'll see residents enjoying the Piano Room, TV/Game Room, reading in the library, or cooking in the resident kitchen, as there's a real focus on folks being active and involved in whatever community activities are going on. There are twenty-five spacious private rooms in two different sizes and all are one level, making it easy for people to get around, especially with the ramps and railings and the U-shaped ground-level building, so it's good for people who need easy access, and the rooms all have private bathrooms, individually controlled thermostats, smoke detectors, and emergency call buttons, with the option to bring your own furniture or use the furniture provided. You see, The Meadows doesn't run like a nursing home, because there's no nursing staff, but there's always staff here around the clock, and you get weekly housekeeping, linen service, and room options for private living, sharing with a spouse, or a roommate. They offer care types like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, as well as home care, and you'll find transportation services (especially for medical appointments or local trips) along with guest and family meal options, laundry/dry cleaning, postal service, and building maintenance. Amenities include a hair salon, library, game and recreation room, outdoor gardens, and some optional things like in-room cable or private telephones at added cost, plus people can count on security lighting inside and outside, fire sprinklers, and a direct fire alarm connection to the fire station-there's a general sense that somebody's always looking out for you here. The Meadows offers meals in a comfortable dining room, with catering by appointment, and the space lets residents vote absentee without leaving the building, which seems handy for those who want to stay civically involved. There are off-site field trips, arts and crafts, health and wellness programs, movie nights, and educational events, always something to keep hands and minds busy. The owner, Rebecca Laliberte, lives on site, manages the center, and keeps things running like a tight ship, making this a steady choice for self-sufficient seniors seeking a secure, homey atmosphere, with a little help if it's ever needed. The place doesn't publish prices, but reviews are good, with a community rating of 8.8 out of 10, the highest in Greene, and their free advisory services run weekdays 8AM to 9PM and weekends 8AM to 5:30PM, so families can get help choosing what's best. This all means that seniors here find a safe, friendly home with room to live their own way, surrounded by community and nature, not far from medical centers and small town comforts.