Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville sits on West River Road in Waterville, Maine, and has served local seniors since 2002 as part of a Maine-based, family-owned group with over 15 locations. This community spans a large campus and offers a range of care, including independent living private homes, assisted living, and a memory care community called Woodlands Alzheimer's Care Center. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom private apartments-some have patios and balconies-and everyone gets a private bathroom and a full kitchen in the independent living area. The assisted living wing has 58 beds in private and shared rooms, while the memory care side has 33 beds with similar options.
Staff includes licensed nurses, administrators, certified residential medication aides, personal care attendants, housekeeping, dining, program, and activity staff. They're here around the clock, and each new hire gets detailed training, including a 50-hour program and special dementia care sessions like The CARES© Approach. Residents get help with daily living, medication, medical support, diabetic care, insulin injections, non-ambulatory support, wound dressing, incontinence care, and health monitoring. Having staff on-site 24/7 and a 24-hour emergency call system plus security features adds peace of mind.
The community focuses on kindness and helpfulness, pointing to friendliness awards and many positive reviews (about a 4.7 rating from 95 reviewers). Residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, or memory issues have access to a protected memory care setting, built with over 20 years of experience and tailored programs. Memory care includes personalized plans, person-centered care, supportive activities, and cognitive engagement designed to keep people active and social.
Amenities on campus include common spaces, TV and reading rooms, an activity room, home-style resident kitchen, a formal dining area, large group event area, on-site hair salon, a courtyard with walking paths and a gazebo, and safe indoor and outdoor spots. Residents have meals made with a focus on nutritious quality, plus snacks, laundry, housekeeping, and rides to medical appointments included in their monthly rent. There are regular social, educational, devotional, and entertainment activities.
Independent living at Park Residences means maintenance-free living in one of the 39 private apartments, with all the main services and meal plans included, while assisted living and memory care can be tailored or bundled as needed, and MaineCare is accepted along with private payment. There's also an arrangement for on-site skilled nursing and therapy from a local provider, but residents can pick other care if they wish. Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville emphasizes a safe, comfortable, and friendly place where seniors can keep their independence or get extra help, all with the support of trained staff and programs designed to promote a healthy, engaging lifestyle.
