Joseph Street Foster Home sits at 6 Joseph Street in Houlton, Maine and holds a Level III Residential Care Facility license, RCC350, serving up to six residents in a small, supportive setting. The facility focuses on seniors who aren't able to live safely on their own but don't need twenty-four-hour skilled nursing care, offering both assisted living and specialized memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's. Joseph Street Foster Home's shared and private studio rooms offer residents choices for personal space, and you'll find features like private bathrooms, studio units, and communal living options. Each room comes with in-room emergency systems, high-definition TVs, and keyless locks, with apartment maintenance and cleaning included.
Staff helps with prescription management, health checks, dressing, grooming, speech therapy, and daily living tasks like eating and bathing. For residents with mobility needs, the team can assist with two-person transfers and offer support for Parkinson's and continence management. While not a large facility, the home supports a variety of special diets, wellness plans, and personal care routines, making daily life easier for those with conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
Meals here are home-cooked and served three times daily in a large dining hall, and staff provides laundry services, personal hygiene help, and scheduled transportation for doctor's appointments, shopping, and spiritual services in Houlton. Fitness classes, art activities, social events, music programs, tabletop games, and birthday parties fill the calendar, plus there are regular wellness visits for ongoing health. Residents take part in religious services, movie nights in the facility theater, and can relax on verandas and patios. The facility tries to make life easier and more enjoyable by offering amenities like a salon and barbershop, game room, wellness center, bistro, community kitchen, and even a traveling barber or beauty stylist.
For those interested in hobbies, opportunities include gardening, crafts, and possible book room or recreation area access. Residents can also expect support with community integration, socialization, and pursuits of personal interest, as well as structured programs for physical, mental, and social wellness. The staff remains on call at all times and can provide case management and employment services when needed. Joseph Street Foster Home does not accept Medicare unless specially certified, and surveys are overseen by local agencies such as the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services. While the building isn't big or fancy, it provides a peaceful and caring atmosphere where residents receive help, maintain their independence, and enjoy a real sense of community, even as their needs change.
