Hartland Rd Waiver is a small assisted living community about 15 miles outside Skowhegan, Maine, licensed by the Maine Department of Social Services to care for up to three seniors in a home-like setting. This community provides long-term and respite care, memory care, as well as specialized support for Parkinson's disease and those needing hospice care. Each resident has help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving around, plus medication management and 24-hour supervision, with a nurse on call both day and night. Residents live in furnished studios or semi-private rooms with safety features, and they've got access to porches, garden areas, wide walking paths, and outdoor spaces that let people enjoy fresh air and nature as part of their day.
There's a good variety of daily activities, like arts and crafts, movie nights, card games, bingo, and even music and animal therapy, along with outings and birthday celebrations. Staff arrange transportation to doctor visits or shopping trips, and the community is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking. There are scheduled wellness and social programs every day, plus a health area, exercise equipment, a book room, a library and reading section, and a dedicated games room. Residents can also visit the beauty shop or get a haircut from a mobile hairdresser, try out a hot tub or steam room, and spend time in landscaped garden spaces or relax on the deck.
Meals are all home-cooked and served in a spacious, communal dining room, with special options for people who need diabetic, low salt, or other diets, and the kitchen can accommodate requests for special nutritional needs. Residents get weekly laundry and housekeeping, as well as personal request services, and utilities except for the phone are included. Community services support a safe and comfortable environment and help each resident feel at home, so families can have peace of mind knowing their loved one gets help with things like bathing, continence, medication, and specialized diets. Hartland Rd Waiver also accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance, but only takes Medicare if certified by CMS. With a focus on personal care and well-being, it's a quiet and friendly place where seniors can keep their independence for as long as possible while getting the care they need.
