Larrabee Village sits in Westbrook, Maine, and offers several living options for adults aged 62 and older, including assisted living, memory care, independent living, and nursing home care, so residents who need help with things like bathing, dressing, or medication management can get support, and those who need little to no help can stay independent, and the community also has home care services for those needing more care in their own apartment, and it's managed by Westbrook Housing, with Brent Wilson as the property manager. The facility holds over 120 apartments, including 36 two-bedroom spaces and 150 one-bedroom subsidized apartments with kitchenettes, and each one comes with a living room, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen, plus features like washer/dryer hookups, a dishwasher, and a private entrance with a one-car attached garage in some homes, so people have some privacy and space. Heat, electricity, hot water, trash, sewer, water, and landline phone are covered in the rent, which starts at $1,365 for certain homes, though utilities beyond water and sewer add to the cost, and extra services like light housekeeping, laundry, and trash removal can be added for a fee.
Residents who want to bring a pet can have one cat or small dog per apartment, and the community stays smoke-free. Larrabee Village has an inner courtyard with gardens, on-site laundry, library, computer center, beauty salon, barbershop, on-site parking, and indoor common areas, and there's a spacious community room where people gather for potlucks, concerts, meetings, and parties, playing billiards and sometimes exercising, and you'll spot both a piano and a pool table available for use. The Supportive Services department has a Master of Social Work (MSW), and Resident Support Professionals are present during day and evening shifts to address needs and help coordinate support. Daily life at Larrabee Village can be busy or quiet, with an activity director running on-site and offsite activities, devotional services, day trips, and field trips, and those who wish to join group meals can get breakfast (on weekdays) and lunch in the dining room. A resident council helps voice concerns and plan events.
People must be at least 62 years old to move in, and income limits set by Westbrook Housing mean a one-person household can earn up to $41,450 or two people up to $47,350, and certain homes allow higher incomes up to $64,240 or as much as $96,360 for two people, depending on the unit. Larrabee Village lets people live independently or with help, and offers staff around to assist if someone needs help with medical needs, incontinence, or non-ambulatory care, especially important for those with diabetes or memory loss. Onsite internet, a library, devotional programs, and group activities keep residents connected, and social programs, educational activities, and outings make it possible to make friends or try something new. An advisor helps people figure out the right level of care, and renters get information and tours by request, so they know what to expect before moving in.
