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Reviews of Schooner Estates in Auburn, Maine
Russel
5
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January 4, 2023
My mother ended up staying in Schooner Estates. It is a comfortable country setting. It is near family. The staff and management are just wonderful. They go above and beyond. They go out of their way to help, make things livable, and make it more like home. They treat her like she is their family. The food is very good. They have all kinds of chair exercises and different things to do. They have entertainment come in to keep them busy. If you want, they'll take you out to different places. They have a van to take a group out. It is just that they can't give nursing home care; they don't have that available. They have a piano room, an exercise room, and hairdressers. We are getting what we pay for, but it's still quite expensive.
Kris
5
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March 24, 2022
My mother is transferring to Schooner Estates. It's awesome. She will be in their memory care unit. It's a brand-new facility designed for people with memory loss. The people were extremely professional, nice and helpful, and it was very welcoming. They had a salon, and it's adjacent to doctors' offices.
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Aaron
4
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March 8, 2022
The tour at Schooner Estates assisted living was good. Everybody was very polite and cordial. There was a little miscommunication in regards to the entrance to be used, which was no more than a 3-minute inconvenience at best, so it wasn't even a thing. They were in the process of doing a Mardi Gras-themed event for the day that I was there because it was Fat Tuesday. I got to see examples of the menus and the activity schedules. I had a very good and thorough walk-around of the grounds and an explanation of things that happened when the seasons are a little bit more accommodating to outdoor activities. As far as amenities, I saw that they had an in-house general store, an in-house salon, and a cafe. They also had multiple dining areas for different portions of the establishment. I got to see a fitness area. Even though it was covered with snow, I was shown a couple of areas for outdoor activities for when the weather comes back around. The apartments were efficiency apartments. I saw two different variations that they offered there, but they were both essentially one major living space, a kitchenette type of space, and then a bathroom and a storage closet. Given their purpose for being there, I found the size to be very appropriate. I can hope that, at least, a place like that size or bigger will be in my future when I get to be that age. I do know that as far as size is concerned, I have found both while doing research and personally, the stigma of the retirement community as "old folks' home", I understand, given the size of the space, where some of that might come from. Like, you're not moving into, theoretically, better than you got right now. It's very essential and necessity-based. The grounds were beautiful, but there weren't a whole lot of bells and whistles. They did not serve me a meal there, but I got to see both an example of the menu and the food that they serve. That seems very, very appropriate and better than what I'm eating currently.
Cynthia
4
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December 30, 2021
My tour of Schooner Estates was very accommodating and very personal. The physical infrastructure was really impressive. There were high ceilings and there were chandeliers in the dining areas. There was a feeling of a lot of air and space and very good fenestration in the apartment units themselves, vastly superior to the other place that I visited. They had very nice apartment layouts. The value of what you get for what you pay for was really impressive, in terms of the quality of the space. It felt as though the director had a very personal interaction with all of the residents that we ran into. We didn't interact with other staff extensively in any way. We just said hi to a few people. We weren't able to try the food, but it looked like a very nice menu. Everything seemed quite clean, sparkly, and light. The one thing I noticed was there didn't seem to be a real full schedule of engaging activities. I liked the feel of the apartments and that's so important.
Sarah
5
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September 16, 2021
I'm quite familiar with Schooner Estates because my mother and father-in-law both spent a few years there before they passed. We love everybody there. The staff is amazing and caring, the facility was very nice, very up-to-date, and very accommodating. They did a nice job celebrating all the holidays and having recreational time set aside. One very impressive thing was the music. They had a lot of music venues and people came in to entertain. This was before COVID so I don't know how they handled the COVID situation. The whole facility was very clean. My father-in-law was in a room in assisted living with another person and then more of a higher care situation after that. He was never in an apartment by himself. We had a meal there once, it was a special holiday that we set up for our own family to dine with my in-laws. The food was good. For any of the holidays that we participated in, the food was very good. I believe my father-in-law enjoyed the food while he was there. He never complained about it. They had a private dining room that you can reserve. It was in this big common room.
David
5
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August 19, 2021
I went to Schooner Estates. I toured the whole campus, but I was specifically in the memory center. It was very good. Safety and security was very good. They were all single rooms. The place is quite new. I saw the outdoor facilities, which are enclosed and everything. It was all very nice. The dining hall facilities were very nice. There was a lot of activity. They were doing a lot of puzzles, but there was a leader of the activities. Some people were doing puzzles. Some people were watching a video; I think of outdoor activities, canoeing, or something. Everything was bright, clean, and colorful. I thought the bathrooms and rooms were very well taken care of and nice.
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Costs for Schooner Estates in Auburn, Maine
Independent Living
Independent Living is for those who desire the feel of a private residence with the amenities and activities available in a planned community, such as fitness classes, game nights, and group excursions. Services such as cleaning and groundskeeping are often available.
$5,050
Starting Price
Assisted Living
This level of care provides support for those who need help with personal care needs such as cleaning, bathing, and dressing. Residents selecting this level of care are treated to many amenities in a home-like atmosphere, while getting support in their daily lives.
$6,250
Starting Price
Memory Care
Memory Care is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Specially trained staff members assist with activities of daily living (such as bathing and dressing) and provide therapies to slow further loss of cognitive abilities.
$12,500
Starting Price
Services and Amenities of Schooner Estates in Auburn, Maine
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent Plus Care Fees
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We do offer companion suites.
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
About Schooner Estates in Auburn, Maine
Schooner Estates is a Senior Living Community located in Auburn, Maine. We provide the ideal setting for older adults to live and thrive, whether they are fully independent or require some daily assistance. We offer independent apartments, assisted living and memory care studios, and residential care with a complement of a la cart services to meet your every need.
From fine dining to medication management and personal care services, we take pride in our friendly, customer-focused staff and our beautifully maintained property. For over 25 years we have welcomed seniors from the local community and across the nation, including multiple generations of families who have called Schooner their home.
Our goal is to ensure that every tenant maintains their quality of life and continues to explore their interests, because we understand that happy, well-socialized people live longer, healthier lives. The Schooner life includes engaging daily activities and fantastic entertainment from near and far. Let us be your chauffeur: our transportation is second-to-none and will bring you to everything that the Lewiston-Auburn area has to offer and beyond.
Our tenants feel secure knowing that our Schooner Home Health services are available to them in every one of our apartments. Getting help in an emergency is as simple as using the conveniently placed pull cords in every room. Having our staff close-at-hand twenty-four hours a day provides peace of mind for our tenants and for their loved ones.
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