Brick House sits on 6.70 acres in Madison, Maine, and is a small residential home built in 1862 with a strong brick exterior and a metal roof, set up as a Level III Residential Care Home licensed by Maine's Department of Social Services for just five residents, so it's about as intimate as you'll find, with a total living space of 1,862 square feet, five bedrooms, and two bathrooms, all fully furnished and with both private and shared room options, and the surroundings include walking paths and a garden area where folks can stretch their legs or just get some fresh air. Residents here can expect 24-hour supervision with staff ready to help with bathing, dressing, bathroom needs, hygiene, and transfers, and there's always someone to help with medication management, healthcare coordination, and move-in coordination, plus the staff uses Waltz Med Order system, Caretracker Kiosk and Online, and Point Click Care to keep track of everything, which means things don't slip through the cracks too easily. Meal service happens with three regular homemade meals a day, and the kitchen can handle special diets, like for hypertension, diabetes, and food allergies, so residents don't have to worry about that, and there's both scheduled meal times in a shared dining area and all-day dining options if someone needs a snack later.
With just five beds Brick House feels more like a home than an institution, and they offer memory care, hospice care, respite care, mental health services, and help for intellectual disabilities, tailoring care to individual needs as folks' conditions change, and for people who need only a short break or some temporary help, there's a respite program for caregivers. Recreation and well-being are big parts of everyday living here, so music therapy, animal therapy, board games, art plans, fitness plans, movie nights, and outside trips are all scheduled, plus there are daily programs, community evening events, music activities, and group activities to help residents keep busy and stay connected, and sometimes there may be extras like a book room, jacuzzi, sauna, or fitness room. Community support's a focus, so Brick House arranges transportation for doctor appointments, errands, faith-based services, and family is encouraged to visit regularly, with open lines of communication whenever needed. Safety is managed by an emergency alert system and around-the-clock staffing, and services like housekeeping, linen, laundry, and room cleaning are provided as standard, with visiting or traveling stylists and hairdressers available by request. Residents get help with daily activities and privacy's respected, but there's always encouragement for folks to stay as independent as they can, and residents' physical and emotional health are supported, with special attention to routines, preferences, and personal dignity. Communal spaces like a dining room and recreation areas make it easier to socialize, meals are served with tablemates, and programs keep cognition and engagement strong. Healthcare professionals are available on-site, and there's active coordination with other healthcare providers in the community. Brick House's training facilities at locations such as Skowhegan, Norway, Biddeford, and Augusta offer professional training courses and career development in care, and the home accepts private pay but won't take Medicare coverage unless certified by CMS. Overall, the home combines a quiet home-like setting with a full suite of support and activities for seniors who want both privacy and some daily company, with the ability to adjust care plans as needs shift over time, and there's a good balance of privacy, support, and friendly structure.
