Bigelow Hill House sits up in Skowhegan, Maine, on about 1.96 acres where folks can see the woods and enjoy some peaceful time outdoors or walk the paths around the property, and it's a Colonial-style, wood-framed building with vinyl siding, a shingle roof, and a slab foundation, providing 4,224 square feet of living space over two stories and nine rooms, which includes two bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a space that can be used as a bedroom, den, or office, with all the rooms furnished and plenty of light coming in through low-e-glass windows that help keep the place comfortable year-round. The whole building has multi-zone oil-based radiant heat, including a kettle pellet boiler with automatic feed, so residents stay warm even in a Maine winter, and there's water from a private source run through a filtration system, all handled by electric circuit breakers, while the private sewer system gives peace of mind for any plumbing needs.
The house was built in 1963 and has been renovated since, and you'll find plenty of practical features like a gravel driveway, paved road frontage, a two-car garage-heated, with direct entry and an auto door opener-and a carport for extra parking, so family and visitors never have to worry about finding a spot, plus there are inside entrance options so nobody has to walk far in bad weather. Folks can step outside onto the patio, porch, or the deck for a little fresh air, or even garden if they like. The grounds are fully secured, which matters for anyone who needs a little extra safety, and all the main areas are wheelchair accessible, including ADA-compliant bathrooms.
Inside, the house has appliances that are handy for daily life, like a dishwasher, dryer, gas and electric ranges, wall oven, microwave, cooktop, and refrigerator, plus washer and dryer facilities right on the main level for laundry convenience, with staff who help out with laundry, house cleaning, and meals, covering special diets if needed. There's an exercise room, theater, games room for cards and bingo, arts and crafts classes, and scheduled recreational activities, with friendly staff members planning the days and organizing special event parties, so residents always have choices if they want to join in.
Bigelow Hill House is registered with license number PNC38638 as a Pnmi Level III Residential Care Facility and has a licensed capacity for six residents, focusing on senior care and assisted living, with specialized services like Memory Care and Alzheimer's/dementia care, support for Parkinson's disease, diabetic management, and help with unscheduled needs, all provided by trained, dedicated staff who offer 24-hour awake supervision, medication management, and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and spoon feeding if ever needed. Residents have emergency pendants, an emergency alert system throughout the home, and staff coordinate with healthcare providers, help with moving in, and arrange transportation to doctor's appointments while also providing routine physician health assessments.
Residents and their families can have peace of mind knowing there's a strong focus on safety, comfort, and respect, with custom care plans designed to fit individual needs, including respite care if families need a short-term break, and the goal is always to maintain dignity and encourage independence wherever possible. The building offers amenities such as all utilities paid-including cable, telephone, and WiFi-plus snacks available throughout the day, mail and personal laundry services, housekeeping, linen services, and meals in a shared dining room, with furnished rooms and a comfortable environment for aging in place. There's also a community garden, walking paths, and room to relax outside or visit with pets, since the community allows them too. The team runs regular activities like movie nights and group meals, and they foster a secure, welcoming place so that residents stay engaged, make friends easily, and have the support they need, without feeling overwhelmed or alone.
