Aroostook Health Center sits at 15 Highland Ave in Mars Hill, Maine, and is part of Northern Light Continuing Care. The center has 72 beds for long-term care and is licensed as both a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Facility. Folks find a wide range of medical services here, which includes routine check-ups, specialized treatments, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient rehab services. Doctors, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts make up the clinic staff, so people get different types of medical care, including mental health help. There's also medical imaging for diagnostic testing and preventive care, plus support for managing chronic conditions. The place focuses on promoting health and wellness while trying to support everyone's well-being, not just for older adults but for people of all ages. The team provides care with attention to each patient's needs, and many services run every day from seven in the morning until four in the afternoon, with long-term care available around the clock.
Medicaid, Medicare, and Medi-Cal help are available for those who qualify, and the patient portal lets families check information online. The center brings educational programs about pregnancy and parenting, and in-home care happens through VNA Home Health Hospice from LifeStages. There are language assistance services available in various languages like French, Spanish, Oroomiffa, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese, which helps folks feel more comfortable and supported. The staff at this place focuses pretty hard on keeping things as modern as they can, with up-to-date facilities and a team of caring professionals led by an administrator named Kelly Lundeen, RN. The building and programs are designed for people in northern Maine, including steady support and help with payments, billing, and general questions. Northern Light Health runs the place as part of its larger health system, and the community health engagement, like health needs assessments, help keep services in touch with what people need.