Riverside Home

Riverside Home Inc. sits at 10 Brooklyn Heights Road in Thomaston, Maine, along a calm riverside that gives residents peaceful views, and it's got a long history, going all the way back to the 1800s, though it moved to this current spot on Talbot Avenue in the 1960s, and while the current owner is Dagmar Decker, it's run as a community-based, non-profit residential care facility that's been in Camden since 1983, and although the staff is small, around one to four people, they do their best to provide care that meets the unique needs of every resident. Here, there's a focus on comfort and safety, with dedicated care teams always watching out for people, and staff helps with daily activities, medication, meals, dressing, bathing, and even things like incontinence care, all while making sure people can have their own private baths or bath tubs, and, for folks who need a little break, there are respite or short-term stays too. The place includes assisted living and memory care programs, dementia care, board and care homes with live-in caregivers, adult day care, and even home health aide services for those who need more support living at home, and hospice care is available, giving compassionate end-of-life care with attention to quality of life and emotional needs. The buildings try to make all spaces accessible, with safety and security measures in place, and there's resident parking and transportation for appointments or errands, though the rides do cost a little extra. Riverside Home allows dogs, so residents who love pets can keep their companions close, and besides help with health and personal needs, staff encourages people to join in activity programs to fight off loneliness and keep up friendships. Amenities are simple but useful, and the shared neighborhood homes create a friendly, low-key place where seniors who might need help with daily living tasks can still feel at home, with staff always close by for support and companionship, and all of this aims to make Riverside Home a warm, inviting, and calm place for seniors and their families, focusing on people's wellbeing without making everything feel rushed or impersonal.