Sunrise of Huntington Common sits on a quiet 37-acre property along the Kennebunk River in Kennebunk, Maine, and you can find independent living apartments, assisted living studios, memory care studios, and independent river cottages throughout the grounds. The community handles several types of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care-including secured programs for those with Alzheimer's and dementia-skilled nursing, hospice, and home care, so residents get the help they need as they age, without having to move. The staff are there 24 hours a day and include nurses and visiting healthcare professionals, and the team helps with everything from daily wellness checks to medication, diabetic care, and even major behavior support. There are emergency call systems in every unit, plus they use the Sunrise CareConnect electronic health record so it's easy to track care and changes.
The grounds are full of places for people to spend time indoors and out, like a big library with a wood fireplace, a parlor with another fireplace, a billiards room, a club room, a piano room, a bistro, courtyards, walking paths, gardens, a gazebo, and even a fitness center for exercise or social events. There's a chapel for devotional services, a private dining room, and common lounges for sitting together. You'll find a club room, a beauty and barber shop, computers and internet, and five laundry rooms scattered throughout for simple chores.
Meals come three times a day plus snacks-vegetarian options included-and staff can help residents with eating if they need it. Houses are designed so you can choose between studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, or even river cottages, and units can have kitchenettes, private baths, emergency call systems, and sometimes walk-in closets and furnished options. Pets are welcome to stay with residents.
For folks who need it, staff help with bathing, dressing, medication management, incontinence care, and mechanical lifts for transfers, and they offer care for folks who may wander, act out, or have changing needs, so everyone can stay safe and comfortable. The memory care area is secured, and there's a focus on reducing confusion and supporting independence as much as possible. Activities are planned every day, aiming to keep everyone moving, social, and engaged, and there are special memory care programs called Reminiscence Program and Terrace Club.
Residents get extras like transportation-sometimes complimentary, sometimes at cost-personalized reserved parking with snow removal, weekly housekeeping, daily trash pickup, and help from property managers. There's high-speed internet and Wi-Fi so people can connect with family, and Sunrise helps with telehealth visits so residents don't have to leave for every doctor's appointment. Outdoor smoking is allowed in certain areas. The community holds a large number of national quality awards and says the team's mission is to champion quality of life for every senior. There are resources for moving and support for families and caregivers too. Folks pay with private funds, insurance, Social Security, or veterans' benefits, and there are no community or respite fees-just different rates depending on care level or extra people living in one room.
Sunrise of Huntington Common blends independence with care, offering many options, grounds to enjoy, and a support system to help older adults stay comfortable, relaxed, and safe as their needs change.
