Pierce House

Pierce House sits on a large, quiet estate with over 30 acres of gardens and scenic lawns, and you can really tell the age and the beauty of the place when you walk up to see the big heated porch and classic New England design, since the house dates back to 1900 and holds a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, which makes the building itself something you'll remember, with its sun porch, big old living rooms, gazebo, and wide open grounds. The facility has 16 private rooms, each with its own bath, and the whole place is fully wheelchair accessible, with emergency alert systems and a security setup, so safety's a top concern. Pierce House is a PNMI Level IV Residential Care Facility, licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and serves seniors who need long-term non-acute care, offering 24-hour supervision, personal care help like bathing, dressing, moving around, medication management, and meal service, and all the daily things folks need; the staff stay on duty around the clock, with move-in coordination, housekeeping, and laundry included. The community offers a wide range of activities and has event spaces for local gatherings, weddings, concerts, and art shows, plus the residents get access to a game room, computers, walking paths, activities rooms, and structured programs to keep social and active, and local volunteers often help out too. Meals come with attention to special diets, whether it's allergies or diabetes, and the dining area feels familiar, almost like a family home, which matches the effort the staff put into offering privacy, independence, and dignity, making sure everyone feels cared for but not crowded, and the monthly fee takes care of everything with no extra costs. Administrative leadership is involved with daily management, and there's a Board of Trustees made up of local leaders to guide long-term goals, so you get a mixture of professional and community care, and you can see it in how the grounds are kept and how people come together for events and everyday living. Pierce House doesn't accept Medicare unless certified by federal agencies, and mostly focuses on people who want to remain independent but still need a helping hand, so you get something like a real home with the backing of trained staff and a unique, historic setting that connects folks to the local community.