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Assisted Living
Features
Housing
1 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Bangor International (15 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Description
Gary Agency in Dedham, ME is an assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to its residents. The community boasts a dining room where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared and served by our staff. Each unit is fully furnished, providing a comfortable living space for seniors. The community also includes a lovely garden and outdoor space where residents can relax and take in the fresh air.
Housekeeping services are available to ensure that residents' living spaces are always neat and tidy. Move-in coordination is provided to make the transition into the community as smooth as possible for new residents. Telephone and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access are available for staying connected with loved ones.
In terms of care services, Gary Agency offers assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Our dedicated staff coordinates with health care providers to ensure that each resident receives optimal medical care. For those with diabetes or special dietary restrictions, our team provides specialized meal plans. Medication management is also offered to help seniors stay on top of their medication regimen.
Transportation arrangement for medical appointments is provided, ensuring that residents can easily get to their necessary healthcare visits. Additionally, scheduled daily activities are organized to keep residents engaged and entertained within the community.
Lastly, Gary Agency benefits from its location near restaurants, allowing residents convenient access to dining options beyond what is offered within the community itself.
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Amato's (4.1 miles)
Jones Lobster of Holden (5.1 miles)
Ruby Tuesday (9.6 miles)
McDonald's (10.1 miles)
Subway (10.3 miles)
Taco Bell (10.3 miles)
Kosta's Restaurant & Bar (10.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Maine Coast Baptist Church (7.4 miles)
Monastery John Of The Cross (8.5 miles)
St Thomas Trad Anglcan Church (9.5 miles)
Orrington Centre Church (10.1 miles)
Clearwater Spiritualist Church (11.2 miles)
Church of Life & Praise (11.8 miles)
Community Of Christ (11.9 miles)
Pharmacies
Northern Light Health (9.1 miles)
Dickens, Margie - Pchc Brewer Medical Center (9.4 miles)
Wellness Connection of Maine (9.7 miles)
Walgreens (10.5 miles)
Miller Drug Pharmacy-Riverside (11.8 miles)
Miller Drug (12 miles)
Shaw's Pharmacy (12 miles)
Physicians
Rheumatology And Anemia Management Clinic (9.1 miles)
Family Medicine of Brewer (10.8 miles)
EMMC Family Medicine (10.8 miles)
Brewer Family Medicine (10.9 miles)
Coastal Health Center (11.4 miles)
EMMC Gastroenterology Center of Maine (11.7 miles)
Surgery and Trauma Specialists at Eastern Maine Medical Center (11.7 miles)
Parks
Brewer Off Road Park (9.9 miles)
Chapin Park (12.1 miles)
Knowlton Park (12.3 miles)
Hospitals
Kidspeace National Centers Of New England (10 miles)
EMMC - Grant 6 East (11.6 miles)
Northern Light Eastern Maine (11.7 miles)
EMMC - Grant 6 West (11.7 miles)
EMMC - Outpatient Surgery Center (11.8 miles)
Sleep Center of Maine (11.9 miles)
Gardner Michelle W MD - Dorothea Psychiatric Center (11.9 miles)
Transportation
Central Maine & Quebec Railway (11.7 miles)
Uhaul (11.9 miles)
Theaters
Queen City Cinema Club (12 miles)
Cafes
West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse (12.1 miles)
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