Assisted Living Communities in Scarborough, ME

"I really like how Bay Square at Yarmouth is intimate. It seemed like they really care about their tenants. I also thought it was really nice how they have their meal times. It's very intimate, quiet, and low key, and I really like that. They also had full nursing staff there. They have the highest licenses, which is a very good sign. They can do until end of life, so that's a big plus for me. The staff member who gave the tour was very helpful. The dining room was small and very intimate. It's really good for memory care, and it's very homely. They have geriatric doctors that come in. They have two courtyards in the memory care part, and then they have another courtyard for the assisted living, and I thought that was awesome."

"I visited Atria Kennebunk. The tour was very nice. The rooms were nice, and very good size. The upkeep was very good. The staff was very good during the tour. The best feature of the room was the size and the overall decor. Their dining area was very nice. They have a gym, gardens, and an exercise program geared towards assisted living."

"We went to The Enclave of Scarborough. We like the convenience like it's close to where family is, so that was nice. They had studio apartments, one-bedroom apartments, and a memory care unit. I had an opportunity to have lunch there, and it was a very nice dining room. They have outside seating, too. They have a lot of activities. I was impressed with the staff and the fact that they allowed us to come and have lunch with some of the people that live there. We got to talk to them, and then we talked to the staff and got a tour, so it was nice. The staff members were extremely helpful, and they answered all our questions. They were very passionate about being there and helping the residents. I just feel like they certainly have the experience and the understanding of the challenges of bringing an elderly in, and then also with the transition. What was neat is that they have a cadre of residents that support people coming in. They picked these ambassadors, if you will, and these people basically kind of make the new residents feel comfortable. I thought that was a really neat model and a good idea. They had a lobster lunch, which is one of the reasons why they invited us over. I don't eat that, but the person I was with ate it and she said it was delicious. They had a menu and it seemed quite a variety. I don't eat lobster, but there was something else that I had, and it was good. We were given an explanation that they offer a variety of things for each meal, and I thought that was good. They have field trips. They have an activity room, a little walk around the place outside, a coffee nook, a big TV, libraries, and games. To me, they seem to meet all that I would think would be important for someone going into a facility like that to have access to. "

"Scarborough Terrace is a warm and friendly environment. The minute we walked in we knew this was the place for our sister. Everyone was happy, from the residents to the employees. We sensed that if it is a great place to work, it is a great place to live. The personal attention our sister has received is impressive as well as the timely communication with the staff. We searched and toured numerous facilities, but none could compare. It is extremely difficult to move a loved one to an assisted living facility, but I have absolute confidence in this team!"

"The Pine Point Center provided my Mom the utmost quality of highly skilled, compassionate care for many months. The staff worked well together as a cohesive team that openly promoted an environment of friendliness, expertise, and attention to their residents. Family interactions with the medical and nursing staff were open, honest, bi-directional and informative. Social Services and nursing staff were attentive to not only the resident’s wellness but also to that of the family caregiver members. CNAs and nurses, as well as dietary and environmental services personnel, responded quickly and effectively to the residents’ requests. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, and the residents’ privacy is always respected to the fullest extent. My Mom constantly commented “It’s so quiet and peaceful here, and everyone is so nice.” I would definitely consider residing here for my own needs should it become necessary."

"HarborChase of South Portland was at about 65 percent capacity, so everything was very new, bright, open, and fancy. The lobby area reminded me of a hotel. They had a piano bar on the top floor. The apartments were typical and lovely. The person that did the tour was very thorough to the point that she kept us for a very long time. She wanted to make sure that we had all the information that we needed. They had multiple dining areas. There's a formal dining room, a regular dining room, and then a bistro dining area. It was just not a good match for us, and it was extremely expensive. Once we got in there, there were lots of fees and extras."

"I've toured several places. The one I like the best is Stroudwater Lodge in Westbrook. First of all, I liked the staff. It seemed to be well staffed. All the staff seemed to be friendly. They have OT, PT, and speech therapy right on site. They're full time there, so I like that a lot. Leah who took me around greeted every one of the residents we met by name. A couple of the residents spoke to us and said they loved it there, so that would be the first thing. I liked the facility. I like that they have a lot of activities geared towards seniors. For my friend, one of the things that was especially good is that the chef will do gluten free, which some places can't accommodate. I like the location. It's in the woods, and there is a Portland trail (a really nice walking path right next to it). In fact, you can go through the largest patio to get to the walking trail, and it's easy. It's a wide path. It's fairly easy walking, so I like that a lot. They just seem to meet the needs of the people that were there. They look at it as their job is to fit the client, not the client to fit them. They provided us with a take-out meal, which was excellent. It's big (which might not appeal to everybody), but it's very comfortable. All of the activity rooms, exercise rooms, and everything was very nice. The apartments were lovely."

"My mother-in-law was in Springbrook Center for rehab and I got a frantic call that she was unresponsive and rushed to the hospital and that she had almost died. She had fallen there and nobody told us. It's not recorded in her medical notes. We had a horrible experience there. Her room was sparse, but it was clean. When you walked into the facility, it smelled like urine and like a toilet. She had a private room and her own bathroom, and it was very nice. We had one nurse's aide that was very good. She was always in her room by herself and she watched television in her room by herself. It looked to me like they had not done much maintenance. They just clean it and that's it. It's in need of some help."

"I had read the reviews before I toured with my mother and was honestly expecting the worst. I have to say that I was very impressed! The Portland Center was very clean and a number of the residents stopped to talk with my mother as they recognized her from elderly apartments. There was choir practice going on in one room and Bingo in another room. I looked in a few rooms and though clean and neat, the shared rooms are livable but small. They did have some construction going on during our visit, but we were told ahead of time what to expect. My mother decided that she's not ready for facility living, but we would probably choose Portland Center when she's ready. Thank you."

"My Aunt spent 9 months there with so much love and dignity given to her daily. Today would of been her 82nd birthday. Last year she celebrated her Birthday on the Summer unit. She was surrounded by so much love and it was one of her best birthdays in years. I am forever grateful for the kindness,love and care my Aunt Roberta received. Staff shows so much love and dedication. Management walks the talk and is very amazing and approachable. I recommend this facility to everyone . I have been in healthcare since 1985. No worries if you put your loved one there. They will truly love and respect them. I will be forever grateful to them. Kelly Yattaw"

"I have been a nurse for 38 years, and found myself a post operative lumbar spinal fusion with a husband not well enough to care for me. I requested a rehabilitation center near my home in Portland. Seaside was the center closest. I was there twelve days, and the only thing I can find to complain about was the food. EVERY person involved in my care was OUTSTANDING! From the RN's to the cleaning staff... every single person, every single day, evening, and night. I was treated with respect, dignity and kindness by everyone I met. The nurses and CNA's are very dedicated, often working extra hours and shifts. In my experience, people don't have that kind of work ethic unless they love their jobs! I can't thank the people there enough for their excellence in my care. "

"I knew someone at The Cedars and they showed me their unit and I discussed with them what they thought of the place. It's a little pricey, but it's excellent. It could be a little warmer, but the windows in the unit were well designed and well presented, and they could give you good exposure to the sun and to daylight. I liked the cleanliness."

"My mother preferred the Inn at Atlantic's independent housing, where you could have a house, but you're going to buy it. In addition, it has assisted living, and if you need rehabilitation, it was connected to the facility, so you just move in there. It also had a nursing home facility. You avoid having to go through multiple changes as you progress to the other care, and that was the other big plus. They were doing a wine and cheese social, had a musician come in three days a week, and had a salt water pool where they do aquacise. They looked forward to what was happening. "

"We found Fallbrook Woods. It fit our needs for our aunt, and intake went very smoothly. So far everything's good. It hasn't been that long, just three weeks. The interaction with the staff has been over the phone, email, and text. Everything, has been very congenial. It's been very convenient. All the interaction has been quite exceptional. I know they have exercise classes. They have gardening and a library."