Biddeford Estates is a senior care facility located at 2 Dartmouth St in Biddeford, Maine, licensed under number PND38680, and it has 89 beds set up for people who are looking for a place where they don't have to worry about cooking or cleaning or fixing things around the home. The staff helps residents keep as much independence as possible while providing care based on what each person needs, so some people get help with bathing, dressing, or medication, and others need less hands-on support, but there's always someone there day and night if any help's needed, and a nurse is on site 12 to 16 hours a day with a call system in place for emergencies at any hour. There's support for people with special needs including diabetes and allergies, and the staff helps with non-ambulatory care, transfers, and managing medication. Residents have choices for how they want to live, like picking a room with a private bathroom, kitchenette, furnishings, cable TV, phone, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning, and you can bring a few items to make the space feel like home. Meals come from a licensed dietitian's menu, and the chefs serve three meals a day plus snacks, with menus that respect dietary preferences and health needs, in a dining room that feels like a restaurant and snacks available all day.
The community has a wellness program called Connections that looks after social, physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and vocational health, and every day there are group exercises, arts and crafts, music, woodworking, outings, cooking, and even animal-assisted therapy sessions, so there's always something to do whether you want to pick up a new hobby or just have some company for cards or a movie. The place has several communal spaces like a movie theater, activity room, garden, and fitness room, plus outdoor walking paths, a back deck that's been landscaped for sitting outside, and plenty of places to gather with friends or family, or just get some fresh air and sunshine. Transportation is available for medical appointments and community events, and there's parking for those who drive. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and maintenance are included along with a concierge to help coordinate move-ins or answer questions, and if someone needs help at night, staff are present and trained for emergencies.
Biddeford Estates supports not only older adults with general needs but also offers care for those with intellectual disabilities or mental health needs, and their staff undergoes professional training at several sites, including one in Biddeford. Certificates from these trainings are managed according to state regulations. Staff at Biddeford Estates are described as friendly, accessible, and trained to respond with compassion, supporting residents' independence and dignity. The facility sits in the heart of a walkable, historic city so residents can go to local festivals, live music nights, visit small shops, or enjoy the city's cultural venues. The community here values connection, so there are plenty of chances to make friends, spend time in social spaces or join group activities, while keeping privacy and quiet whenever needed. It aims to offer a simple, comfortable, and safe environment so residents can enjoy their time, both inside the building and out in the gardens or the city, with as little worry as possible.
