Sunrise Program

Sunrise Program Residential Care sits in a quiet neighborhood at 2128 North Belfast Avenue in Augusta, ME, and offers care for seniors who want a close-knit and calm setting; they keep things on a smaller scale, with only 5 licensed beds, which helps staff really know each resident, and they cover everything from simple help with daily routines like bathing, dressing, or getting around, to more involved care such as medication management or support for those with memory troubles like Alzheimer's and dementia, and they also have options for respite care if families need short-term help. The community provides a handful of living options, like semi-private and one-bedroom rooms, which come furnished and include cable, telephone service, WiFi, and emergency alert systems, and residents don't need to worry much about chores because meals are cooked with special diets in mind, while staff take care of laundry, linens, and housekeeping. Staff deliver 24-hour supervision and offer transportation to medical appointments, plus there's always some sort of group activity, movie night, or communal event scheduled, and there are walking paths and gardens outside for relaxation. People who need more help after an illness or surgery can get access to long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, wound care, and even hospice, and there's non-medical in-home support and adult day services as well if someone doesn't live onsite. Folks with memory concerns get structured programs with added safety, along with supervision and memory-enhancing activities, so families can have peace of mind if loved ones tend to wander or forget things. Seniors keep a sense of freedom with help available when needed, whether it's transferring between bed and chair or managing medications, and care gets adjusted as needs change. Regular activities and social programs help residents stay active, while the environment encourages new friendships, a family-like feeling, and daily routines that consider each person's likes and limits. The facility is always staffed with people who have training to support both physical and mental well-being, focusing on dignity and comfort, and there's a clear emphasis on serving people who aren't ready for nursing home care but shouldn't live alone anymore. Sunrise Program is fully licensed and doesn't take Medicare unless certified, but does work with local agencies and can give advice or referrals if families need guidance finding the right level of care for their situation.