Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home sits on 2 Sarahs Spring Lane in Indian Island, Maine, and has room for up to six residents, keeping it small and comfortable so people get plenty of attention, and you can find private bedrooms, semi-private rooms, studios, and one-bedroom units, all furnished with private ADA-compliant bathrooms. The home gives care all day and night, with 24-hour staff who help with things like bathing, getting dressed, moving from beds to chairs, using the bathroom, eating, and hand-feeding if needed, and you see staff nearby for quick help, medication support, and personal care, which older folks sometimes just need a little more as time goes on. Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home's a Level III Residential Care Facility, so there's always medical help nearby, with licensed nurses, pharmacy services, and health monitoring, along with regular checkups, and you get good medication management and doctor coordination too.
Meals are set up each day, and the kitchen can handle diabetes diets, high blood pressure restrictions, allergies, and other dietary needs, and they make sure folks don't have to worry about cooking or cleaning up because the staff does it all, including laundry, vacuuming, and linens. You find Wi-Fi, phones, cable TV, and some rooms get a view of the gardens, and there's outdoor space, a dining hall, a library, and game and movie rooms, so folks can choose what to do and have people to talk to if they want company. They also arrange activities like crafts, music sessions, board games, outings, pet therapy, games room visits, movie nights, and church services, and you'll find fitness equipment and sometimes massage therapy, making it easier to keep busy or just stay comfortable, even for folks who like the peace of the garden or a quiet book.
Family members can visit and have parking, and there's even coordination for trips to church, the doctor, grocery stores, and errands or outings, as well as special help for residents who are recovering from surgery, have Parkinson's disease, need memory care, or just need a hand going about their day. The building has non-slip floors and safety features, and both staff and the emergency system watch out for falls or problems. There's move-in help, a stylist or salon that comes by, a chapel, and heated rooms, and pets are allowed if folks want to bring a companion. They make care plans that match what each resident wants and needs, so no one gets lost in the crowd, and they have staff awake all night in case someone needs help. Residents' health gets checked, and the staff makes sure medication is taken the right way at the right time each day.
If a family needs a break, the home offers respite care for short-term stays. Family counseling and support are here too, along with a community feeling and friendly folks who care about helping elders feel respected and at home. Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home doesn't take Medicare for care unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and it runs under Maine license # RCC1786, following all state rules. With only six residents, Dr Eunice Nelson Baumann Home aims to support everyone's independence as much as possible, providing what's needed to carry on daily life with dignity and some cheer, while keeping things safe, peaceful, and as homelike as can be.
