Bartlett Woods sits in Rockland, Maine, and has provided care since 1998 as a non-profit retirement community with a Maine license number ALP1807, and it's known for its medium size with 35 beds in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rentals, which have private ADA-compliant bathrooms, kitchenettes, housekeeping, cable, Wi-Fi, and individually controlled heat and air. The community offers independent and assisted living units, and also provides memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's disease, as well as skilled nursing and short-term respite care, with personalized service plans that adjust as residents' needs change, with on-call licensed nurses, around-the-clock caregivers, and a 24-hour emergency response system with emergency pendants in each room.
There's help with daily living like bathing, dressing, transfers, incontinence management, medication management and administration, as well as housekeeping, linen services, diabetes monitoring, mobility assistance, and access to on-site physical and occupational therapy, with care options also for Parkinson's disease, and regular health assessments from physicians, and routine screenings for fall prevention, all included in a maintenance-free lifestyle so residents don't have to worry about cooking, cleaning, or managing a home anymore. Bartlett Woods has many amenities such as a wellness center, small library, reading room, café, game rooms with large-screen TVs, fitness activities, outdoor walking and jogging paths, landscaped gardens, common areas for socializing, chapels, communal kitchens, and private dining rooms, plus a hair salon and an art center led by artist Constance Kiermaier, where residents can try arts and crafts, attend workshops and lectures, or see art exhibitions featuring local artists.
Meals are chef-prepared and served restaurant-style with options for special diets such as diabetes and other dietary restrictions, and there's a continental breakfast for everyone, and holiday parties add to the sense of community. Residents have free transportation to medical appointments, shopping trips, pharmacy delivery, and access to computers and the internet, while pets are welcome for those who want them. Entertainment and activity options change daily, with classes, concerts, social gatherings, community-sponsored and resident-run programs, devotional activities both onsite and offsite, wellness and fitness programs, and reflexology and massage therapy, so there's always something happening for people who want to stay active.
Apartments are fully furnished, and everyone gets a private safe space with emergency systems and round-the-clock supervision. Bartlett Woods provides a mental wellness program, diabetes management, special concierge services, regular rehabilitation, home health services, and supports residents who need any level of assistance, so residents can stay as independent as they'd like but know that help's available anytime they need it. The community gets high ratings for livability and safety, being rated 8.4 out of 10-the highest in Rockland-and its grounds have outdoor spaces and decks for relaxing, with nearby parks for walks and leisurely time outside. Bartlett Woods focuses on building genuine relationships and a homelike setting where seniors can connect and enjoy their retirement, with flexible support for both active seniors and those who need more hands-on help.
