FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine provides comprehensive in-home care services, designed to support seniors, new mothers, individuals recovering from surgery, or anyone in need of a helping hand at home. They understand that every caregiving situation is unique and strive to tailor their services to each family’s specific needs, whether those needs involve a few hours of weekly assistance or require more extensive, full-time care. By offering both companion and personal care solutions, FirstLight Home Care aims to ensure clients receive compassionate support in comfortable, familiar surroundings.
Serving a broad region that spans from Windham to Fryeburg, North Conway in New Hampshire, and the Oxford Hills region of Maine including Bethel and the Sebago Lakes area, FirstLight Home Care provides care within private homes and facilities throughout areas such as Portland, Lewiston, Auburn, and Westbrook. Their services are anchored in a mission to bring peace of mind to families, affirming that loved ones are receiving the necessary support to maintain dignity, independence, and a high quality of life. The care they provide empowers adults to age gracefully wherever they call home.
The organization places great emphasis on building meaningful relationships, ensuring that caregivers are not just present to keep clients company, but are actively engaged and passionate about making each day the best it can be for those they serve. FirstLight Home Care is known for its trustworthy and highly trained caregiving team, who are motivated by genuine concern and commitment to their clients’ well-being. The organization also recognizes excellence within its team, with individuals like Marketa "Kitti" Tikander having been honored as National Caregiver of the Year at their 2023 National Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Owners Carol Larkin and Peter Gartland guide the FirstLight Home Care team, fostering a culture that values reliability, flexibility, and open communication with families. The range of care options includes assistance for those living with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s, as well as services that simply provide companionship, stress relief, and a helping hand with daily activities. By building individualized care plans and thoughtfully matching caregivers with clients, FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine ensures a supportive, respectful environment, always striving to help people have their best day, every day.
