Friendship House

75 Franklin Street, Bucksport, ME 04416

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

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 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 Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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

Friendship House in Bucksport, ME is a warm and inviting assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents.

Our fully furnished facility provides a comfortable and cozy atmosphere for our residents, with a dining room where delicious meals are served. Our dedicated housekeeping staff ensures that the living spaces are always clean and tidy.

For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, we have a beautiful garden where residents can relax and enjoy nature. Our outdoor space also provides opportunities for socializing with fellow residents.

To make the transition into our community as smooth as possible, we offer move-in coordination services to assist with all aspects of relocating to Friendship House.

In this digital age, we understand the importance of staying connected. That's why we provide telephone services and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access to keep our residents in touch with their loved ones.

Our caring staff is trained in providing assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure that our residents receive the necessary medical attention.

For individuals with diabetes or special dietary restrictions, we offer a diabetes diet and accommodate special dietary needs during meal preparation and service. Medication management services are also provided to ensure that our residents take their medications properly.

Transportation can be arranged for medical appointments for added convenience. Additionally, there are nearby cafes, pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, and theaters for residents to explore within the community.

At Friendship House in Bucksport, ME, we believe in promoting an active lifestyle. We offer scheduled daily activities for our residents to engage in and enjoy. Whether it's participating in group exercises or joining social events, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with others and make lasting friendships at Friendship House.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Community Pharmacies (0.1 miles)
  • Searsport Drug (10.4 miles)
  • Hannaford Pharmacy (12 miles)
  • Walgreens (12 miles)
  • Howland Edee Chom (12.2 miles)
  • Northern Light Health (13.9 miles)
  • Wellness Connection of Maine (14.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Wahl's Dairy Port (0.1 miles)
  • Old Port Cafe (5.1 miles)
  • Coastal Cafe and Bakery (10.3 miles)
  • Maine Coast Welcome Center (13.5 miles)
  • Downshift Coffee (14.6 miles)
  • Belfast Co-op (14.6 miles)
  • The Hub (14.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Theatre (0.2 miles)
  • Colonial Theatre (14.7 miles)
  • National Theater Workshop Of The Handicapped (14.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ming's Garden (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Just Barb's (7 miles)
  • Stone Fox Farm Creamery (7.6 miles)
  • Blimpie (9.7 miles)
  • Rio's Spiked Cafe (12.7 miles)
  • Dennett's Wharf (12.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom (2.5 miles)
  • North Searsport United Methodist (9.2 miles)
  • Orrington Centre Church (9.8 miles)
  • Monastery John Of The Cross (10.1 miles)
  • First Congregational Church (10.2 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church of Orrington (11 miles)
  • Calvary Apostolic Church (11.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Winterport Community Health Center (5.4 miles)
  • Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine (13.4 miles)
  • Curtin Stephen DO (13.6 miles)
  • Penobscot Bay Dentistry (13.8 miles)
  • Rheumatology And Anemia Management Clinic (14 miles)
  • Family Medicine of Brewer (14.8 miles)
  • Brewer Family Medicine (14.8 miles)

Parks

  • Swan Lake State Park (9.2 miles)
  • Mosman Park (10.4 miles)
  • Moose Point State Park (12.2 miles)
  • Holbrook Island Sanctuary (14.2 miles)
  • Heritage Park (14.5 miles)
  • Belfast City Park (14.8 miles)
  • Holbrook Island Sanctuary (14.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.3 miles)
  • Central Maine & Quebec Railway (14.4 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (14.7 miles)

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