Crowe's Residential Care sits in Augusta, Maine, right in the 04976 area, and the building holds up to 6 residents, which makes the place feel more like a home than a big facility, and when someone needs help each day with things like taking a shower, getting dressed, eating, moving from bed to a chair, or taking their medicine, the trained caregivers are always close by, day and night, and the staff can step in with special care too, like for people living with Parkinson's or memory conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer's, and that's a comfort to many families, especially since they don't rush, they take steady care, and there are pull cords and panic buttons in every room, plus an emergency alert system, so people don't have to worry about being alone if something happens, and there are private and semi-private rooms, one-bedroom units, and small studio options, all with basic furnishings and comforts like phone lines, washer and dryer, kitchenettes, and closet space, so folks can feel settled.
There's a quiet reading room, a game room for cards and board games, and a movie area where people can watch films together, and each day brings new things to do because there are always daily activities, birthday and holiday parties, fitness programs, art and music groups, and even computer classes for those interested, with special attention paid to keeping everyone social and active, and the staff always think of ways to help people stay moving, and when it's time for a walk or a breath of fresh air, there are garden trails and safe paths outside, plus a greenhouse, patios, and decks for sitting.
Meals get cooked fresh, and they serve three a-la-carte dining meals each day, with menus that can fit diets like for diabetes or high blood pressure, so everybody gets something they can eat, and there's always help with moving in, clean sheets, laundry, bed making, and housekeeping, which is a relief since nobody has to do chores, and monthly health check-ups take place with a nurse on-site, together with preventive care and visits from doctors, and if someone needs rehab for speech, occupational, or physical therapy, those services can be arranged too.
Everyone gets to choose how much help they want, and whether they'd rather be more independent or need extra support, there's always someone awake and keeping an eye out, the doors use a keypad entry for safety, and there's 24-hour supervision with awake staff, so folks don't have to worry about being left alone in a crisis, plus the grounds stay tidy with regular upkeep inside and out, and pets are always welcome.
People who live here get rides to medical appointments, church, errands, or even just exploring the Augusta area, and Crowe's will set up transportation when needed, so nobody feels stuck, and there's a wellness center, fitness room, spa, hairdresser, communal kitchen, and even a hot tub and steam room, but at the core, Crowe's Residential Care feels like a small, organized, and friendly community where each person gets looked after, with help as needed, opportunities to stay busy, and a warm, familiar place to come home to, and for many folks that means a lot, especially when life gets a bit harder to handle alone.
