Seaport Village Healthcare is a for-profit nursing facility in Ellsworth, Maine, that's been helping seniors for more than 30 years. The staff offers skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care, making sure people who live there get help with daily activities like dressing, bathing, and handling medication, and there's always someone around thanks to 24-hour supervision and a call system. Nurses are on hand for 12 to 16 hours every day, and the nurse quality rating is an A, which means residents get good care, and the overall rating is a B-, showing steady performance and no major safety problems. They accept both Medicare and Medicaid, so more families can use the services. The facility isn't part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community.
People living here have plenty of ways to stay busy, since there's a movie theater, game room, arts and music programs, and even resident-led clubs and activities. There are regular group activities and outdoor events, too, with walking paths, gardens, and outdoor seating spaces making it easy to find fresh air. Residents eat in a dining room where a chef prepares meals all day long, including options for different diets. Rooms come furnished with private bathrooms, cable TV, kitchenettes, phone lines, air conditioning, and fast Wi-Fi. Community spaces include a library, gardens, comfortable sitting areas, and an on-site spa for wellness and relaxation.
Healthcare services go beyond the basics. People who need physical, occupational, or speech therapy can get it here, along with palliative or respite care. There's full inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, as well as special programs like aquatic therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation. Residents with dementia or Alzheimer's get specialized care in a supportive environment, and the staff focuses on giving personal attention every day. Transportation is provided for appointments or outings, and there's parking for visitors. There are resident and family councils where people can talk about issues or suggest ideas, which helps keep the place focused on quality. Over the years, Seaport Village Healthcare has earned recognition as a top nursing home in Maine and has been awarded for its care. The whole place aims to give residents comfort, safety, and a sense of community in a modern setting.