Dean Road Waiver sits at 21 Dean Road in Clinton, Maine, and is a small licensed Level III Residential Care Facility with just three beds, which means residents get a lot of individual attention and support, and it's easy for staff to know everyone really well. The rooms are color-coded to help with memory and orientation, which works well for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the facility uses certified dementia care staff who focus on support for memory loss, offering help with daily things like bathing, dressing, and transfers, as well as medication management and personal hygiene. All care happens in a secure, protected environment with locked doors and alarms to stop wandering, and families can feel a little better knowing there's always someone there around the clock, day or night.
Residents here can bring cats and dogs, which pets can really make a difference for folks, especially those living with ongoing medical or memory problems, and the facility tries to make life feel homelike by offering different accommodations including studios, one-bedroom suites, and semi-private rooms, most with their own washer and dryer, plus you'll find living spaces that are already furnished for ease of move-in and daily life. Dean Road Waiver has amenities like outdoor walking paths, secure courtyards, landscaped yards, porches, a movie room, a therapy room, a dining room, a community kitchen, and a computer room, so residents can sit and read, enjoy a meal together, or join in activities like music therapy, craft programs, board games, movie nights, or group outings for things like shopping or religious services. There's also a hairdresser or parlor service and a wellness room with options like a hot tub or steam room. Staff help folks keep up with cleaning, laundry, and maintenance, and basic utilities are included except for phone service, which people need to set up on their own.
Meals are home-cooked and served three times a day, and if a resident needs a special diet-like diabetic or another doctor-ordered meal plan-the kitchen can work with that, which matters when health changes with age. They plan daily activities, community events, birthday and holiday parties, and offer transportation help for medical appointments, too. There's coordinated care with outside healthcare providers and help for people with needs that go past usual assisted living-like support for those with Parkinson's disease or folks needing to be fed by spoon-so the services are hands-on and personal.
Dean Road Waiver makes it possible for some costs to be covered by Medicaid depending on the situation, but Medicare isn't always accepted unless they have the extra certification. This place is mainly for long-term care, providing supervision and autonomy in a homelike setting, aiming for a balance between support and independence. They offer respite care for short stays if a primary caregiver needs a break. Staff focus on residents' physical and emotional well-being, taking pride in compassionate and professional care, but don't pretend it's perfect-just dedicated to being a stable and supportive place for older adults in the Clinton community who need extra help to live comfortably and safely.
