East Side Home, over at 1 Joseph St in Houlton, ME, is a small assisted living and memory care place with six licensed beds, so you really get to know folks and the staff, and they pay attention since the community's not big, and they've made sure to get all the right licenses like RCC1715, RCC2285, RCC259, and RCB491, so each part's up to standard, and they keep up with safety too, with regular fire drills, wired-in smoke detectors, protected keypad entry, and a full-time security system, which sets folks' minds at ease if you ask anybody living there. Residents can live in studio units, single bedrooms, or even share a semi-private setup, and the rooms come with nice touches like kitchenettes, washers and dryers, private or double layouts, and some units have emergency alert systems, all with maintenance on both apartments and the grounds included, so everything stays tidy. Folks can bring their pets, and the place sets up outings, movie nights, fitness classes, crafts, and entertainments for holidays, plus chef-prepared meals (three a day), snacks, and special foods for birthdays or holidays, where they also make sure dietary needs get attention, like for allergies or diabetes, and meals can be taken all day or at set times.
For care, there's help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, meal prep if needed, help getting in and out of bed, personal health and safety services, evening baths, and special attention for those dealing with dementia, Parkinson's disease, or incontinence, so all kinds of daily living needs get covered. There's laundry and housekeeping, private dining, salon and grooming services, on-site physical and occupational therapy, and a whirlpool room, plus visits from a registered nurse, preventive health screenings, and checks from licensed physicians if someone needs that extra attention. The community employs staff around the clock and has Assisted Living Managers for every one of the four assisted living homes, as well as a Director of Nursing, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and a full medical team over at the Harmony section, which is a one-level space set up with private and double rooms, whirlpool, kitchen, dining, and back patio, all furnished to meet different needs. Harmony fits twelve people and serves adults with developmental and other disabilities, so they've got a staff lineup for that, too, including an Administrator, Assistant Administrator, QIDP, Social Worker, Service Coordinator, RN Consultants, Dietitian, Developmental Trainers, and Resident Assistants. Forest Springs is their group home for eight adults with developmental or other disabilities, and staff there focus on building language, social, daily living, and physical skills, with a real push on independence and community participation.
Group outings, scheduled activities, arts and crafts classes, reading areas, and computer spots give residents some real variety, while walking paths, outdoor patios, a garden, and transportation services help people stay active and get out for appointments or social events. Residents and their families often join in for planned get-togethers and crafts, and the place runs regular health assessments and care plan updates to keep up with changing needs, so everyone gets a say in their daily lives. There's 24/7 supervision, and staff training covers topics like CPR, First Aid, CDS modules, CRMA, and PAC, while all home providers need a certain background and Maine driver's license. East Side Home is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, offers concierge and relocation help, keeps the environment clean and home-like, and supports both single residents and married couples. Residents get the benefit of knowing the facility's inspected bi-annually by the Fire Marshall, is managed by four different Assisted Living Managers, and operates under state or local licenses as a Level III residential care facility. Families see that East Side Home doesn't accept Medicare unless it's certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but it stands ready to provide home care, memory care, and support for long-term needs, with personalized attention in a close, supportive setting that gives seniors and adults with disabilities a steady, comfortable place to call home.
