Soucy's Foster Home sits in Van Buren, Maine, and serves as a small, state-licensed assisted living community with a capacity for up to six residents, although sometimes it's listed with five beds, and it's got this cozy atmosphere where people really get to know one another since it's small and you'll notice right away that residents and staff form close bonds and watch out for each other, which makes daily life calm and personal. You'll find person-centered care here with help for things like bathing, dressing, getting in or out of bed, and assistance for those with Alzheimer's, dementia, diabetes, Parkinson's, or incontinence, all provided by caregivers who speak English and have experience with seniors, and the staff are on call 24/7 for any surprise needs. Folks get regular doctor and registered nurse checkups every month, plus the facility helps with medication, weight management, special diets, diabetic meal planning, and even spoon feeding when needed. Residents live in safe, wheelchair-accessible studios, one-bedroom, or semi-private apartments, each designed with safety features and emergency response systems in place, and they're allowed to bring cats or dogs if that's important to them, and family can visit during regular hours without any fuss. There's help with all the laundry, trash removal, and housekeeping, and move-in assistance's available, too.
Meals get served in a comfortable dining room, sometimes with pureed food or individualized dining help, and you can expect snacks any time of day and special options for birthdays or holidays, making things feel a bit more like home. Soucy's Foster Home also tries to keep residents active with fitness classes, regular health and therapy sessions, computer and technology classes, and there's always something going on, like daily games, movie nights in the theater room, cultural activities, birthday celebrations, and outings using the facility's group or individual transportation to appointments or fun spots, and because there's a dedicated therapy room, salon, wellness center, and fitness area, folks find it easier to keep up their routines or try something new. Monthly physician checks and scheduled health checks keep small problems from turning into big ones, with medication management, pharmacy services, and help with bathroom reminders all part of daily support.
Outdoors, you'll find big decks, walking paths, and gardens where people can relax or visit with others, and the place is close to a couple restaurants like La Marina and A&W if residents want a meal out with family. Security's always on, and there's Wi-Fi and phone service in every unit, so it doesn't feel cut off. Soucy's Foster Home is not Medicare-certified and doesn't take Medicare but it offers a lower-cost option for seniors who want help with everyday things without the bigger hospital feel of full-time nursing homes. Residents can have private space to eat if they want, and the community will do its best to work with each person's own doctor or healthcare provider to make sure care plans are always up to date and tailored for each need, especially for folks with challenging medical or memory needs, all while trying to give a sense of dignity and comfort in a calm environment.
