Androscoggin Valley Home Care Serv

Androscoggin Valley Home Care Serv has provided eldercare and health support for over 42 years, with roots going back to 1975, and while it's a corporation with registered nurse supervisors, licensed nurse aides, and homemakers on staff, it's managed by Ms. Tara MacKillop as Director and Ms. Barbara Patry as CFO, and it's still going strong with a local A+ BBB rating, even though the business isn't accredited. Residents and clients have access to an emergency alert system and a 24-hour call system for safety, and staff help with all activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, transfers, and grooming, and these services fit into personalized care plans. There are furnished rooms, a phone in each room, a garden with a walking path, an arts room for programs, a barber and salon, a movie night area, and a dining room where people can eat at restaurant-style tables any time of day, with allergy-sensitive and diabetes-friendly menu choices. There's daily housekeeping and laundry, including dry cleaning, plus homemaking like light cleaning, laundry, meal planning, prescription pick-ups, errands, and grocery shopping. People get medication reminders, medication management, wound care, home IV therapy, cardiac care, post-surgical care, and help with mobility or non-ambulatory care, and the team works with North Country Home Health & Hospice Agency to bring in physical, occupational, and speech therapy, social work, and home health aides. Activities happen through both community-sponsored and resident-run programs, with field trips, crafts, and exercise, and there's a special "Better Choices, Better Health" program from Stanford University focused on chronic disease self-management. The Respite Support Program supports family caregivers when someone needs a break, and companionship services help with social time and emotional support. For newborns and infants, there are care services as well, though most of the focus is on seniors, and anyone can request a tour to see rooms, meet staff, and get a feel for the place. Health and wellness are a priority, and everything from case management and health monitoring to customized private duty services like short-term care and specialized cleaning is available. The staff, led by Nursing Supervisors, work together to help clients stay as independent as possible. The business participates in the Chamber Gift Certificate Program, and it's dedicated to improving quality of life through home-based support, skilled nursing, education, and ongoing caregiver help.