Getchell Foster Homes sits in Clifton, Maine, about 8 miles from Orono, as a small senior care place with 5 licensed beds, where the community feels close-knit because everyone gets to know each other, and folks looking for different types of care have several options with assisted living, memory care, and senior apartments, whether you need a private bedroom, a studio, or a shared space. The staff come around day and night to help with things like getting dressed, moving around, taking medicine, eating well, or just keeping someone company, while those who live there don't worry about chores since cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry get handled for them. The facility has safety in mind with 24-hour supervision, a keypad entry door, and an emergency alert system in every room, and the building is wheelchair accessible, all adding a sense of protection and peace for residents and their families.
People there can join in birthday parties, planned group outings, craft or exercise sessions, and regular activities like music therapy or pet therapy, and when the weather's nice, they go outside to walk paths or relax on the patio, with staff ready to organize transportation for doctor visits, shopping trips, or spiritual events when someone asks. For health, a licensed nurse checks on everyone once a month, and staff help out with tasks like bathing, medication management, grooming (even with an on-site barber and hairdresser), and medical needs, with respite care available for those who only need help for a shorter time.
Meals are home-cooked every day with options for different dietary needs, including diabetes or allergies, and people can enjoy all-day dining and special events in the dining room, with snacks if someone gets hungry later. There are special rooms for using computers, reading in the library, watching movies on big TVs, or just getting together for board games, and you'll also find fitness equipment, a therapy area, and a community kitchen where people gather. Every apartment or room has pull cords for emergencies, and furnishings come arranged, but residents may bring a few personal things to make the space theirs.
This place helps people keep as much independence as they're able while offering support and company, and families get peace of mind knowing there's always someone there. Getchell Foster Homes holds a state license and goes through regular local inspections, but it doesn't take Medicare unless certified by federal programs. The steady routine, activities, and attentive care all make this a choice for those who want a safe place with a personal touch, where life can stay active but a little easier.
