Schooner Estates

We moved Dad here after a placement in another facility that did not measure up to the care we wanted for him. We were more than impressed upon first visiting Schooner. We moved Dad here, and he was in the large main room talking to other residents from that time on- it seemed he was out there every time we visited! He like the staff, was always smiling, and his time here was a reflection of how warmly he was treated and cared for. Dad was 84, and had significant medical issues, but the staff worked overtime to keep him as independent as he could be, and still be safe. Both my wife and I have said more than once that when the time comes, we could live here and be happy. The 5 stars I rated Schooner is a true rating.

I have a dear friend who relocated to Maine to be near a family member. Previously she had resided in a beautiful retirement facility in Florida overlooking a golf course. She was very depressed as her son had recently passed away. We were very concerned for her well being and the adjustment to a new home. We cannot believe the change in her in a few months. Her enthusiasm and zest for life has returned. She raves about Schooner Estates - the staff, the other residents, the food, the activities, everything. She is so happy. She never complains about anything. In the past I would feel so sad after our phone calls and now I look forward to our daily chat. She is a new person and I can't thank you enough for the change to my dear friend. Keep up the good work - you have created a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Also this is the first time in her life she has lived by herself and she was very nervous and scared. Every day she has something interesting.to tell me and I have my dear friend back - lively and funny. Thank you.

My Dad passed away this past Friday. We remember his hesitation when we first talked about moving him from Hospice to Schooner Estates. Once there, he came back to life. He enjoyed his meals, the tenants, the nurses, the staff and the activities. For all intents and purposes, he even started courting Mom again (she lives in Independent Living). He was able to go visit her in her apartment, or he would go "pick her up" and walk her over to the Village Green to listen to music, or attend one of the holiday/New Years parties. They have both been happier than they have been in a long time! As children, we have loved seeing how the staff treats them so respectfully and lovingly. We've also experienced how they have included our whole family in that circle. The dining staff not only served our family meals, but delivered them with a tight hug and sincere emotion as my Dad's health declined. Dad's nurses handled him with such loving care. We weren't sure Schooner would be able to do end of life care as well as hospice, but with the guidance of the hospice nurses, they exceeded our every wish. They were tender, compassionate and so very respectful of him. They talked to us honestly and delivered care according to Dad's needs and our wishes. We were so happy that we didn't have to move him to another facility at such a fragile time. Now, the tenants and staff will help us support my Mom as she grieves his loss when we aren't there. She received a condolence call from one of her new friends this morning and that absolutely made her day and touched her very deeply. She had been reluctant to return to the dining room until that call. Everyone at Schooner has been so wonderfully kind and compassionate to our entire family. It's very difficult to express the depths of our gratitude properly, but I hope this relays a fraction of it.

Schooner Estates was very good. The staff was very helpful. The room was elegant, spacious and well laid-out. The dining area was very upscale. They had a lot of space outside. The place was clean and well maintained.