Birchwoods at Canco Senior Living sits in an urban area close to Portland's cultural spots and offers seaside views of Casco Bay, and the place has been tied to local care since 1854, which gives them a long-standing sense of tradition and pride in supporting independence. The single-story building has plenty of housing choices with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with each apartment having full kitchens, dining spaces, living rooms, private baths, and bedrooms, and many safety features like emergency call systems, accessible bathrooms with grab bars, and wheel-in showers. Residents can have their pets with them, which makes the setting more comfortable for a lot of people, and there are outdoor patio spaces with comfortable seats, a pergola, and landscaping that help people relax and enjoy being outside.
Services cover a wide range, including independent living, assisted living, nursing and rehabilitation, memory care for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, adult day care, home health, and other senior services, and their approach lets you move between care levels as needs change. There's licensed supervision 24 hours a day, help with medications, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and they have doctors, nurses, dentists, and podiatrists available, plus a team on site any hour of the day or night. Meals come home-cooked and served in a gracious dining room three times a day, and social events stretch from quiet family gatherings to lively game nights or group activities onsite and offsite, along with chances for devotional services. For people needing rest after an illness or surgery, they offer respite care for short-term stays, and provide hospice care and home care for those who need it.
Safety and community are big focuses, so there's a safety call system throughout the place, staff ready to help right away, and plenty of wheelchair-friendly features. Common areas are comfortable, often sunny with natural light, and include spaces like a media room with a TV, a meeting chapel, and game areas for activities like Scrabble. The lobby and dining area stand out with high ceilings, chandeliers, a grand staircase, and red carpet. Apartments and bedrooms are simple and cozy, with big windows and soft lighting, while the dining room features round tables and elegant decor.
Amenities also include a full-service salon, beautician services, indoor and outdoor spots to gather, a café, cable TV, telephone service, and comfortable bedrooms where sunlight can pour in. Residents can help guide decisions by serving on the Board of Trustees, and the community values each person's needs and preferences, aiming to do what makes sense for each individual. The Life Enrichment program exists to add meaning to daily living, and the overall feel of Birchwoods at Canco is friendly, clean, social, and relaxed, somewhere people can enjoy their later years with support when they want it, company when they choose, and the calm that comes with safety and good care.
