Katahdin Health Care

Katahdin Health Care runs several senior care facilities in Maine, with locations in Bangor, Ellsworth, Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft, Millinocket, and Machias, and has been family owned since 1973 with partnerships with First Atlantic Healthcare and Rosscare, which gives it a long history of working with elders in the community. Senior living options cover a range of needs, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and residential homes for those needing daily assistance and medical supervision. The facilities provide skilled nursing care, long-term care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, with some locations offering both inpatient and outpatient therapy, and there are dedicated memory care units for Alzheimer's and dementia, with the Millinocket facility housing 36 beds, including 12 memory care beds. Residents at Katahdin Health Care can get rehabilitation services after hospital stays, wound care, pain management, and hospice care, and the staff offers help with daily living and medication management, while meals focus on good nutrition with quality ingredients and menus under a registered dietitian's care. Facilities include private and semi-private rooms depending on the site, with safety monitoring systems, wandering monitoring for residents who need it, whirlpool bathing units, and space for private family parties. There are beautician and barber services, podiatry visits, weekly church services, and activities run by a certified activities director who plans events for social, mental, and emotional engagement. Medical oversight is strong with 24-hour physician coverage, a licensed therapy department, consultant pharmacist, a certified food service supervisor, and a licensed social worker. Residents benefit from unrestricted visiting, and staff members are recognized in the community and by families for being kind, joyful, and helpful, with many awards for care. The partnership with Eastern Maine Healthcare System connects residents with advanced healthcare services, and the facilities help seniors move from hospital to home safely. Each facility follows state and federal regulations, with Medicare approved skilled nursing beds in every location. There's a focus on a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment that lets residents live with independence and dignity, without frills like gyms and pools, and many families note the warm atmosphere and staff's attention to each person. Rehabilitation and memory care are available at various sites, including specialized Alzheimer's units, and assistance is always available. There's a strong online presence for those wanting more information, but people mainly know Katahdin Health Care for steady, good care and a commitment to seniors in Maine communities.