Captain Lewis Residence is a dedicated memory care community located in Farmingdale, Maine, offering specialized services for seniors experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Designed to provide a secure, comfortable environment, this residence employs a specialized approach to senior care, focusing on the unique needs of individuals who require assistance with daily living and memory support. At the heart of its services is a committed staff available around the clock, ensuring residents receive continuous oversight and personalized attention for both physical and cognitive needs.
The facility provides accommodations in both studio and semi-private room options, creating an atmosphere that balances personal privacy with access to community living. Residents at Captain Lewis Residence benefit from a variety of programs and activities tailored to keep them active and engaged, effectively supporting their cognitive functions and social well-being. Devotional services are also offered, helping nurture the spirit and provide comfort to residents who desire this aspect of care. The memory care section is purpose-built, with its own dedicated building designed to address the safety concerns unique to Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Captain Lewis Residence is equipped to meet a wide spectrum of care needs, from light assistance, where residents largely manage their own day-to-day activities, to medium and heavy care levels that offer comprehensive support. The community’s care policies ensure that even those with significant behavioral challenges or high elopement risk receive vigilant monitoring and individualized intervention. A specialized computerized system guards against unsafe wandering, and technology such as alert bracelets helps staff provide swift support when needed. For residents who are non-ambulatory, the facility offers standby assistance for transfers, including one-person, two-person, and mechanical lift transfers, ensuring that each individual is handled with dignity and safety.
Residents with diabetes receive tailored care depending on their level of need. The staff can support residents in monitoring blood sugar and managing insulin therapy, including sliding scale interventions. Incontinence care is handled with sensitivity and professionalism: reminders for restroom use are provided, and assistance is available for those experiencing bladder or bowel incontinence. These services allow residents to age in place comfortably as their needs increase, rather than face the stress of relocation.
The residence also seeks to make the environment as home-like as possible, permitting residents the company of a cat, subject to approval. This pet-friendly policy adds an additional layer of comfort and connection for those who find solace in the companionship of animals. Throughout each aspect of daily life, from routine health management to meaningful activity programming, Captain Lewis Residence aims to deliver a nurturing, engaging, and highly supportive environment for seniors and their families. With a fee structure that spans both memory care studios and semi-private accommodations, the community seeks to remain accessible while maintaining high standards of care and specialized services for those living with memory impairment.