Houghton House is a licensed Level III Residential Care Facility with 5 beds, sitting in a regular neighborhood and offering small, home-like board and care for seniors who don't need nursing home care but can't live alone safely, and here, residents get daily help with things like bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, medication, and meals, and staff stay around 24 hours. The facility has different senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing for after hospital stays, adult day care, hospice care, and continuing care retirement communities, all in one spot or nearby, so people can stay in one place even if their needs change. Houghton House is set up to look after folks with memory issues, having memory care services with personalized plans, secure spaces to prevent wandering, Alzheimer's programs, memory-enhancing activities, and daily schedules that include crafts, movies, music, board games, fitness classes, and social events, plus therapy and pet visits sometimes, and for those who have trouble moving, need occasional or constant help, or are even bedbound, the staff can help with transfers, showering, toileting, and incontinence, arranging fall prevention and watching out for food safety too.
Rooms come furnished, with studio suites, one-bedroom, shared apartments, and in-room washers and dryers, along with things like cable, telephone, Wi-Fi, and large TVs, and there's a dining room with three cooked meals a day, which can fit special diets for things like diabetes or allergies, plus snacks and special meals for birthdays and holidays. Housekeeping, linen, dry cleaning, and routine maintenance are handled by the staff, and there's a barber or stylist who visits. Extra amenities include a game room, library area, therapy areas, arts and crafts space, a garden, outdoor walking paths, sometimes a hot tub or book room, and a large dining room for meals and social times, along with keypad entry and 24-hour security measures to keep residents safe. There are daily and community-sponsored activities and residents join scheduled meetings with families to stay informed, and transportation's arranged for doctor's visits, shopping, and church or religious events, with parking available too.
Houghton House's licensed nurses and aides help with medication management, diabetes diets, wound care, health screenings, doctor coordination, and personal care, but won't provide the highest level of round-the-clock nursing, so folks with severe ongoing needs would need a nursing home instead, but the staff here cover most needs in between, and offer support and supervision around the clock. Memory care starts at $4,500 monthly, and prices change based on care needs, room types, and extra services. The setting aims for comfort and familiarity, with a small group of five residents, which encourages social time for those who like it, and space for privacy when needed, and families appreciate the peace of mind from having safety systems, attentive staff, helpful programs for Alzheimer's and dementia, and a continuous link to healthcare providers, all overseen by Maine's Department of Social Services for Memory Care. Houghton House sits close by to parks, doctors, pharmacies, restaurants, transportation, and churches, and really tries to keep things simple, safe, and supportive for its residents.
