Amherst House

25 Amherst Street, Biddeford, ME 04005

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 3 resident community capacity 3 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Amherst House is a premier assisted living community located in Biddeford, ME. Our community offers a range of amenities and care services to ensure that our residents have a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

Our fully furnished apartments provide a cozy and homely environment for our residents. They can enjoy delicious meals in our dining room, where special dietary restrictions are taken into consideration. Our dedicated housekeeping staff ensures that the apartments are always clean and tidy.

Residents can also take advantage of our outdoor spaces and garden area, perfect for relaxation or socializing with friends and family. We offer Wi-Fi and high-speed internet connectivity to keep our residents connected with their loved ones.

At Amherst House, we understand the importance of providing comprehensive care services. Our trained caregivers provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management. We also coordinate with health care providers to ensure that our residents receive the necessary medical attention they require.

Keeping our residents engaged and active is a priority for us. We organize scheduled daily activities to cater to different interests and preferences. Whether it's social gatherings, fitness classes, or arts and crafts sessions, there is something for everyone.

Convenience is another aspect we focus on at Amherst House. With cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options nearby, our residents have easy access to various services they may need.

Residents at Amherst House can rest assured knowing that their needs are taken care of in a supportive and welcoming community.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Beacon Eye Care (0.1 miles)
  • Csi (0.9 miles)
  • Gentle Dental (1 miles)
  • Primecare Internal Medicine (1 miles)
  • Provider's Care The Gary Winn Mph Do (1 miles)
  • Primecare Southern Maine Cardiology (1 miles)
  • Maidman Patrick (1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Community Pharmacies (1.5 miles)
  • Community Pharmacy of Saco (1.5 miles)
  • Community Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Burger King (0.3 miles)
  • Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub (0.6 miles)
  • Pizza by Alex (0.8 miles)
  • Palace Diner (0.9 miles)
  • Run of the Mill Public House & Brewery (1.2 miles)
  • Pacifico (1.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Elements (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Beach Bagels (5.2 miles)
  • The Blue (7.7 miles)
  • Christian's Cafe (7.8 miles)
  • Tory Hill Cafe (8.6 miles)
  • Coffee Roasters of the Kennebunks (8.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Southern Maine Medical Center (0.8 miles)
  • SMHC Medical Center (1.2 miles)
  • Southern Maine Health Care (1.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.1 miles)

Parks

  • Talbot Park (4 miles)
  • Kennebunk Dog Park (8.2 miles)

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