Rockland House is a small place with only 4 beds, so folks get to know each other pretty well and the staff can keep a close eye on everyone, and you'll find that it's licensed as a Pnmi Level III Residential Care Facility, which means it's set up for people who need long-term help but still want some independence, and there's always healthcare staffing around day and night to help with bathing, dressing, getting around, taking medicine, and anything else people need to get through the day. They help with meals and can prepare foods for special diets, plus there's housekeeping, linen changes, cable TV, phone, Wi-Fi, and fully furnished studio rooms, which might feel easier for people not wanting to set up much on their own, and they'll help you get to the doctor or to medical appointments if you need a ride.
Rockland House does things the old way with scheduled daily activities and some community events, but it stays quiet, what with there being only four beds, and that helps make it a close-knit place for those needing supervision or structure. There's respite care if someone needs a short stay, and folks who want to live at home can get home care services, with support that follows the resident's needs. For people who need more attention, skilled nursing and even nursing home services are offered, and there's memory care for those dealing with memory problems, so the care team can help with those special needs.
What's a bit different about Rockland House is that it's run by the Maine Center for Integrated Rehabilitation (MCIR), which means they've got more experience helping adults with brain injuries or neurological issues, and they've held a three-year accreditation for their programs. There are tailored plans for rehab, community reintegration, and even post-COVID services, plus occupational, physical, and speech therapy, and special programs for getting back to school, driving, or work, which they call RTW+. They've been doing neuro rehab for over 30 years and help with spinal cord injury recovery, stroke rehab, and working on life skills with evidence-based methods, keeping the family in the loop the whole time as they set and follow goals to help people improve. Clients can get services in the residence, their own home, outpatient clinics, or out in the community, and there's support for daily living, cooking, activities, and help for those with both physical and cognitive needs, even using things like aquatic therapy and functional electric stimulation.
Rockland House is for people who need a place that offers a small, structured, and safe home setting, and especially for those coping with brain injuries who want a more personal, focused level of care, while still having the choice of different living, rehab, and activity options depending on what works best for their situation.
