Holmes House sits on Timber Lane in Newcastle, Maine and offers a smaller, close-knit community setting for seniors, with only a few residents at a time, usually accommodating up to five people in private and semi-private fully furnished rooms, keeping the environment homey and quiet, which some people find allows for more focused care and calm. Holmes House holds several Maine state licenses, like RCB619, ALP1068, RCC548, RCC490, RCC2382, and RCD2043, showing that the place has met various requirements for safety and care in Lincoln County. The facility is called a Level I Residential Care Facility, which means it supports seniors who need help with daily tasks but still want some independence.
The residents here get help with bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed or chairs, medication management, and personal grooming, plus there's always someone around for 24-hour supervision. Holmes House has strong health care support, offering skilled nursing care for those with more complex needs, memory care in a secured wing for people with Alzheimer's or other memory issues, and it also runs adult day care, hospice care, and short-stay respite services when seniors or caregivers need a break. The staff helps with cleaning apartments, laundry, and moves, and they make meals in-house with options for special diets, like those that are diabetes-friendly or low in salt.
Living at Holmes House gives people chances to spend time in safe outdoor spaces, gardens, and on walking paths or to gather in a bright dining room or reading rooms. Planned daily programs include movie nights, music therapy, art, crafts, games, workout and fitness classes, and animal therapy, plus residents can join group outings to events, run errands, or go to local appointments, with transportation provided when needed. Safety is a focus, as the memory care section has secure entry and exit, emergency alert systems, and 24-hour staff presence to lower risks for those who wander or need special attention. There's a range of activities and amenities: salons, spas, steam or wellness rooms for relaxing, a charming café area, and fast Wi-Fi in all the rooms for residents to keep in touch with loved ones or watch their favorite shows.
Holmes House takes care to support senior couples and single individuals, making sure the spaces and programs can be tailored to each person's needs-helping create a sense of community while still allowing for privacy and quiet when wanted. Special Alzheimer's support programs help residents maintain dignity and comfort, using activities and routines that encourage memory and well-being. The facility has connections with local healthcare providers to make coordination of medical care easier, so residents and families can feel more at ease about ongoing health issues. Holmes House doesn't usually accept Medicare, but it does provide a wide range of care options for seniors who want help with everyday living in a safe, warm, and attentive environment.
