Seal Rock Healthcare-Atlantic, over at 88 Harbor Dr in Saco, Maine, runs a retirement community with 105 beds, including 53 private rooms, where most folks get either skilled or long-term nursing care, and staff offer help with daily activities like bathing, getting dressed, and taking the right medicines on time, they also help people with getting around and provide transportation for medical appointments when needed, and there's staff around all day and night, from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants to physical therapists, all working together so residents can stay as healthy as possible. The place includes a memory care unit for folks with memory loss, and they've got a secured area with a Wander Guard system to help keep everyone safe, plus there's a big focus on safety and making sure people can't wander off, which some families find reassuring.
While rooms come with bedside phones, cable TV, internet, radiant heat, and call systems you can use with your voice, there are also spaces like elegant dining rooms, a snack kitchen, fireplaces, sundecks and courtyards, and for those who want some extra comfort, a health spa with whirlpool, as well as a walking path outside, and the staff tries to create a neighborhood setting where residents can join lots of activities, fitness programs, and social events, but people like quiet time can stick to their own private or semi-private rooms that have windows, and they get help if needed with pain management, clergy support, or social services as part of hospice care. The nursing and care team also offers services for folks with chronic illness or those needing rehabilitation after surgery, as the facility provides IV therapy, wound care, pulmonary therapy, enteral nutrition, and support with getting better after a hospital stay-plus they handle planning for going home, including visits as needed, and families get resources and some guidance along the way if they're caregiving themselves.
Seal Rock Healthcare-Atlantic has been inspected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, with the last standard inspection happening over two years ago, which is a bit longer than the usual 9 to 15 month timeframe, and records show 23 deficiencies, including issues with infection control and failing to provide proper care in some cases, though these reports haven't shown real harm, but rather a risk for minor harm or for quality of life not being as good as it should be, and some deficiencies have involved not fully honoring residents' rights to self-determination, dignity, and communication. Nurse turnover is on the high side, with 74% per year compared to the state's 50.6%, though nurse staffing hours per resident per day averages 4.42, just a little over the state average of 4.3. The facility belongs to First Atlantic Healthcare and provides Medicaid and Medicare certified care.
So, Seal Rock Healthcare-Atlantic stays focused on combining medical oversight, safety, and everyday support for older adults who need help, and while it has community spots, enjoyable amenities, and a choice of rooms, it's fair to note the inspection and staffing concerns, which some families might want to factor in as they look for the right place.
