Katahdin House sits in Newcastle, Maine at 55 Timber Ln #1, and serves as a small senior assisted living community with only 4 beds, which tends to make things pretty quiet and personal compared to larger places, and when you walk in you'll see simple, fully furnished rooms-studios and single bedrooms mostly-with in-room emergency pull cords, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and basic furniture already there, which saves a lot of trouble for folks not wanting to move heavy things. The staff at Katahdin House stays awake all night and day, always ready to help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, feeding when needed, transfers, and making sure residents take their medicine on time, and they can even help with Parkinson's care, case management, and memory care for those that need it. Someone is always nearby for help, but the building's smaller size keeps things feeling like a residential home, and even though the care is at a Level III Residential Care Facility, it doesn't have that big institutional feeling and doesn't provide intensive nursing care, just a lot of supportive and intermediate help for folks who can still do some things on their own.
Residents at Katahdin House get meals served up each day with options for all day snacks and special diets, and the staff go out of their way to support people who struggle with feeding themselves or need dementia-friendly menus, and sometimes you'll see them hosting movie nights, community-sponsored activities, creative arts and crafts sessions, games in the games room, and scheduled group outings into the community for a bit of entertainment or a quick trip for errands. There's a focus on routine here, so daily fitness classes take place along with walking and jogging paths outdoors, a greenhouse for folks interested in gardening, and a library for reading, and since the facility has both assisted living and secured memory care wings, couples and singles get to choose what suits them best, and not every place nearby offers that level of choice. The building uses a keypad at the entrance for safety, has in-room emergency systems for residents, and anyone who visits will notice staff check in with folks at all hours. They help with bathroom reminders, grooming, beauty services, and laundry, so no one has to do any chores, and residents don't have to worry about housekeeping or home maintenance, and there's coordination with outside healthcare providers for additional support when needed.
Pet lovers will notice Katahdin House encourages elderly pet ownership, so you'll see a few animals here, and transportation is available for rides to medical appointments, local cafes, parks, churches, shopping, and other places around Lincoln County, and this makes things easier for folks who can't drive anymore. The kitchen team prepares meals on-site and can cater for special occasions or events, and in the big dining room, residents eat together but can also ask for things brought to their rooms. The facility's amenities include a fitness room, wellness center, reading room, walking trails, garden, secured entry, valet service, apartment and building maintenance, cable TV, and Wi-Fi, as well as on-site physical and occupational therapy, so people with health needs have what they require without leaving the building. The small size means residents and staff get to know each other, and the atmosphere feels nurturing and kind, best suited for retired seniors who need daily support but want a community that is peaceful and personal. The state has licensed Katahdin House as a care provider, with license number RCC548, among others, and keeps a close watch to make sure the place meets quality standards, and families can arrange short or long stays since there's respite care, which helps people that need a break in caregiving. Studios, single rooms, and shared spaces come fully furnished, and because there's only a handful of residents, staff can spend more time with each person, making sure care plans fit what each person wants and needs. Residents can also count on help moving in, case management, and all the big and small details that make a place feel like home, while still providing things like non-ambulatory care, medication reminders, and meal preparation, so everyone feels included and safe.
