Mountain Road Waiver sits at 177 Mountain Rd in Saint Albans, Maine, and it's a small, licensed Level III Residential Care Facility with only three beds, so everyone gets a good deal of personal attention and it's pretty easy to get to know your neighbors, and there's a sense that people don't get lost in the shuffle because of the size, which some folks really appreciate when they're looking for a quieter setting. The facility offers assisted living, memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, nursing home services, independent living, skilled nursing, home care, respite care, hospice care, and adult day care, which means they try to support people with different needs all under one roof, and for some families, the chance to keep their loved one in the same place as care needs change is an important comfort. Mountain Road Waiver runs with the license number RCC2205 and is set up to help with all sorts of daily activities like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, and when someone's recovering or just needs a hand now and then, they can get rehabilitative services or help with special things like spoon-feeding and Parkinson's care, because every person's care plan is supposed to fit what they need at the time.
The community includes furnished rooms in different layouts, such as shared units, studios, or 1-bedroom apartments, all with security systems and utilities included, so there's less to juggle every month, and extended visiting hours let family and friends come by when it works for them, not just the facility. The staff offers 24-hour supervision and there's always someone around to help if something comes up, and a licensed nurse is on-call in case medical needs pop up, plus routine doctor checkups are part of the offerings. The meals get cooked right there, with a dining room that serves a variety of dietitian-approved options, including meals for people who may have allergies or diabetes, and the staff can pull together birthday parties, celebrations, or even offer catering if someone has a special occasion to mark, which brings a little festivity to the place from time to time.
The facility includes an emergency alert system, wheelchair accessibility, housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation options so errands and appointments aren't such a burden, and there's plenty of parking. For leisure and activity, there are walking paths, gardens, movie nights, a gaming and entertainment room, a movie theater room, large-screen TVs, fitness and craft areas, plus regular religious services, which suit folks who want some activity and community but also the quiet when they want it. The Mountain Road Waiver name reflects the fact that this facility participates in specific Medicaid Waiver programs, including not just the Mountain Road Waiver itself, but names like Estes Avenue Waiver, Beans Corner Waiver, Anderson Lane Waiver, and Fuller Corner Waiver, which means they work with different customized care programs for people who might need support for a short stay or because of certain conditions. Respite care is also available, so if caregivers at home need a break or have things they need to attend to, their loved one can stay here for a while.
The focus is simply on helping seniors with what they need, whether that's ongoing help, a short-term stay, or memory support. Folks who need help with things like dressing, bathing, medication, or just getting around will find someone to assist, and the setting is meant to be safe and gentle, giving people a little independence but plenty of support. The idea in a place like this isn't to overwhelm with size, but to be a steady, caring spot where each person's needs are noticed and met, as plainly and directly as possible.
