Vinalhaven Eldercare Resources, located on Vinalhaven, Maine, is a nonprofit group that's been working since 1998 to help seniors stay safe, healthy, and comfortable as they age in their island community. The organization runs the Ivan Calderwood Homestead, an eight-room assisted living home at 18 Beaver Dam Rd, where seniors who can't stay in their own homes get a chance to remain close to family, neighbors, and island traditions. The facility also has a Senior Center that provides adult day care and activities, and the programs there try to support independence with home care, such as meals on wheels and medical alert systems, which can make daily life a little easier and safer for people who want to age in place.
Vinalhaven Eldercare Resources follows state licensing rules, which means there's a minimum caregiver-to-senior ratio and regular monitoring. Services include companion care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care, and they try to help with things like transportation and home safety, which can be especially important on a remote island. The organization uses data-driven and AI-powered systems for care planning, medication tracking (eMAR), GPS visit checking (EVV), and real-time attendance monitoring, plus digital tools for things like activity scheduling, note automation, family updates, and keeping managers informed about care quality and staff scheduling, which can help everyone stay on track without a lot of extra paperwork.
They manage both assisted and independent living, senior apartments, and they help with resources for aging in place, home care, and dementia care, and they've set up ways for families to stay connected through digital engagement, activity planning, and updates via signage or online tools. The team, led by administrator Mr. Neal Martin and principal officer Sandra Alley, aims to keep elders not only comfortable but also included in community life, treated with respect and dignity. They have guides and information on elder law, estate planning, and retirement, and while they don't list a lot of fancy amenities beyond the basic eldercare resources, their main focus stays on providing reliable support, practical care, and connection for aging seniors right on Vinalhaven, in places like the Homestead or at Harborside on Main St. Their board of directors oversees these programs, and while they aren't BBB accredited, they remain committed to helping elders stay as independent as possible while offering the special assistance needed as people get older.
