Washington Place Assisted Living sits at 40 Palmer Street in Calais, Maine, and folks around here know it as the Assisted Living Center of Calais Maine, and you'll find up to 37 beds, with 30 officially licensed, in a spacious and pet-friendly building with plenty of parking. The place offers assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and independent living, and there's also specialized care for people living with diabetes, mobility needs, Parkinson's disease, and incontinence. You'll see staff around at all hours, staying awake through the night and ready to respond to emergencies or help with bathing, dressing, medication, moving around, or reminders for the bathroom, which a lot of families find brings peace of mind.
There's a strong focus on serving seniors and also folks with developmental disabilities, and they do things a little different by offering skills training and vocational workshops, which isn't something every home has. Nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and frontline caregivers work together to keep things safe, clean, and comfortable, and the home-like setting is made for comfort and well-being, with all furniture included. People have choices between furnished studios, single bedrooms, or shared rooms, and all the common areas, including living rooms and lounges, are set up so residents can socialize, relax, or spend time with family and friends.
Meals are served in a big, airy dining room and there are plenty of menu options if someone's vegetarian, diabetic, or has food allergies, and there's all-day dining if you want to eat at different times, and snacks are always around. A dietitian is on staff and there are weight management programs, which a lot of residents and their families appreciate. Residents can also get help with laundry and housekeeping, and staff will help with transportation to appointments or outings. For relaxation or fun, there are movie nights, gardening, a game room, arts room, a barbershop and salon, and walking paths and courtyards outside, and the building has wheelchair access everywhere for non-ambulatory care.
There are options for both on-site and off-site religious or devotional activities, and folks can join in on regular community-sponsored activities or enjoy private dining rooms for special occasions. The emergency alert system and 24-hour call system keep everyone safe, and the move-in coordination team helps new residents settle in, so it's as smooth as can be. Care plans are personalized for each person, and there's medication management, healthcare services, and support with every part of daily living. Washington Place is a Residential Care Facility Level IV (PNMI), associated locally, with licensed services under license number PND1141. The facility doesn't accept Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The staff are friendly and attentive, the rooms and halls are attractively decorated and all geared to make residents feel at home and engaged, with amenities and programs set up to serve the many needs of seniors in Washington County.
