Nursing Home Communities in Freeport, ME

"My mother was a resident for 5 months until her passing. The staff were very and attentive to my mother and our families needs. Mom was very well cared for. I had great comfort in knowing she was safe and every need was met. Mom loved the food and was happy there. This facility was a blessing when I could no longer care for her at home."

"My father has been moved in to Foreside Harbor for a week now. We have another relative that has been there for two years, so we were very pleased that they had an opening as we are familiar there. The rooms and apartments are beautiful, spacious, and clean. I went over there for lunch today. I had seafood Alfredo, and it was very good. The dining room is beautiful. It’s right on the ocean and has a beautiful view. The people in the dining room are kind of like waiters and waitresses; they really attend to everybody’s needs. They also know the people’s dietary restriction. If somebody orders something that they are not supposed to have, then they’re on that as well. They have a lot of entertainment that comes in, people that do lectures, play games, and movies. They have a lady there with a van, and she does shopping, they have tours, and they have arts and crafts. I think the security and safety is excellent. The price sucks you out, but they are right in tune with everybody else. "

"St. Joseph manor is close by, and the staff is friendly. They have a basic room with a toilet. The dining room is large and set up like a restaurant. The facility needs an update. "

"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. "

"My sister worked in Ledgewood Manor several years ago. My father's doctor recommended them as well because he takes care of some patients here. The place is just up the street to where my father used to live too. It's a facility that has 60 beds and it's very well kept. My father has been there since June 1st. He's very comfortable there. The staff is very positive. "

"The care and friendliness shown by every level of the staff is wonderful. I feel so lucky that there was a place available at the Barron facility when my mother needed it. Her room and the common rooms were always kept clean and attractive. The Activities team kept those who wanted to participate, busy with projects, crafts, games and excellent musical entertainment that she enjoyed. My Mom never complained about the food, in fact she complimented the kitchen staff, who offered other choices if she wanted. The desserts always looked really good to me! There were plenty of opportunities to go outside every day to watch the squirrels and birds and the grounds are nice. Outdoor entertainments and barbecues were held in the summer. Families were invited to those. There were trips to local restaurants for lunch available about once a month and a short fall foliage trip. I will always be grateful for the excellent care and opportunities for sociability my mother received for the three years she lived at the Barron Center. "

"I was a volunteer at this nursing home, as well as a sister and daughter of an employee. The activities that were provided were good, for the budget of the nursing home. They provided a piano, many books, numerous televisions, and women were able to paint their nails. It was a shame that it smelled horrible, and the meals were less than good, but the staff was for the most part very friendly. The residents seemed happy with the living conditions, given the circumstances, and they were very happy that SP NH provided many different activities and many new volunteer faces were happy to be a part of their environment. The rooms were okay in size, and from what I overheard the cost was adequate (but I do feel all nursing homes are overpriced). In the area, there are many nursing homes and assisted living homes, although I did like South Portland Nursing Home, I believe the two assisted living homes in Cape Elizabeth (a 10 min drive) are much nicer with a much nicer outdoor space, although from what I have heard, it is MUCH more expensive. "

"Very homey feeling. Beautiful living room with antiques. Have a library for the residents. Large covered deck. Has a nursing level of care wing for continued care as the residents age. Lots of activities for residents. "

"Clover Manor seems to be a clean community. They take care of the residents and they seem very responsible. My father's room is a good size, he has an actual apartment-type room. It has a living room with a kitchen set-up, a huge walk-in closet, a good size bedroom with a closet in it, and a decent-sized bathroom. The maintenance takes care of whatever needs to be done. The community is in a nice location and the grounds are kept fairly well. They have plenty of activities for the residents and it's reasonably priced."

"My husband was in Marshwood Center for a couple of weeks and then passed away. He was in skilled nursing. They were about to put him into hospice, but that didn't happen because he passed away too soon. It seemed to be very good. I didn't have any qualms with it. They took fairly good care of him. We stayed most of the day, every day, so we kind of oversaw the care he was getting, which was good. The staff was very good. He was one of those patients they had to keep an eye on because he would try to get up and couldn't. They had him right across from the nurse's station so they could keep an eye on him. They don't want him to fall and that was a good thing. The structure was pretty good. It's been there a long time, so it does need some redo, could stand some paint and stuff, but it was clean. They had quite a few things going on, but we weren't part of it. He wasn't able to do that. The atmosphere was quite open. You come in the door and there's never anybody there, but we knew where we were headed generally. After the first time, it was not a problem for us, but like all of them, they could stand a little more help in the front office part of things, but it worked out for us. He had a nice private room which looked out on the back wood line. It's back in the area away from a lot of houses and stuff. It was quite pleasant. We had a birdfeeder out there and we'd just look outside. He had a reasonably good room."

St Mary's D'Youville Pavilion, located in Lewiston, ME, offers a variety of care types including Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. This wide range of services ensures that individuals with different needs can find the appropriate level of support and care. The community provides several room types to accommodate its residents, including Independent Living Apartments, Skilled Nursing Care Rooms, and Memory Care Private Rooms. This variety allows residents to choose the living situation that best suits their needs and preferences.The rooms at St Mary's D'Youville Pavilion come with amenities designed to make residents feel at home. Some rooms are available with living rooms and kitchenettes, offering a comfortable and convenient living space. This feature is particularly beneficial for those in Independent Living Apartments, as it allows residents the freedom to prepare their own meals and entertain guests in a more personal setting.Beyond the individual rooms, St Mary's D'Youville Pavilion offers a wide array of amenities and services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents. These include organized activities and programs, outdoor common areas, an emergency response system, a garden, and even pet-friendly policies. Meals are provided, along with salon services, social and spiritual activities, group exercise, and many more. The community also ensures residents' health and well-being are taken care of with services such as medication management, general transportation, physical and occupational therapy, and staff trained in mental health care. This comprehensive approach ensures that residents have access to both the care and the community engagement they need to thrive.

"Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center seems fine. My sister likes it. Everyone seems very friendly. They have a nice cafeteria with choices of meals. It's a larger facility. They have a quite large rec room where people enjoy doing crafts and painting, which is nice because that's what my sister does. They have a nice outside garden area. They have wider halls compared to her last facility, which is nice, so you don't have too much trouble getting through the facility. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The food looks good. She says it's good, and she likes having three choices. You can go to the cafeteria and sit and get waited on there, or you can eat in your room or the rec room. Their dining area is very nice. Everything looked good. My sister is in a double room. They're both in wheelchairs, so it is kind of hard to get around at times. That's just how it worked out. It's a little tight if you're both in wheelchairs because someone has to move so the other one can get by and get out the door."

"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."

"My wife is an advanced Alzheimer patient, recently placed at Montello Manor. I visit her daily. The care that I have seen from both the staff and administration has been exemplary. They not only take excellent care of her physical needs but interact with her daily on a personal level. They greet me every day with a rundown on how her day has been going and keep me informed of any changes in her physical or mental condition. A staff that shows genuine excitement in letting me know each time she does something that exceeds expectations for her condition is a group that instills confidence in their abilities and concern for my wife. I can't thank them enough for their services.Getting through the emotional stress of being unable to continue caring for my wife at home has been greatly relieved by seeing how well she is cared for at Montello Manor. I would recommend this facility to anyone who wants to see that their loved one is receiving better care than the individual, acting as home caregiver, can provide at home. "