Woodlands Memory Care Of Lewiston

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  • Interior

    A simple bedroom with a single bed, wardrobe, and large windows.

  • Outdoors

    A serene garden landscape featuring a winding pathway surrounded by neatly trimmed shrubs and decorative elements.

  • Decor

    A spacious room featuring an aquarium embedded in a corner wall and a grand piano in the background.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring comfortable seating arrangements and a warm fireplace.

  • Building

    A well-landscaped building with a spacious front yard.

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    A beautifully landscaped residential home featuring a welcoming entrance.

  • Bedroom

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  • Dining

    A spacious kitchen and dining area designed for communal gatherings.

  • Landscaping

    A serene garden featuring a charming gazebo surrounded by colorful landscaping.

  • Kitchen

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  • Exterior

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Woodlands Memory Care Of Lewiston

Woodlands Memory Care Of Lewiston is an assisted living and memory care community in Lewiston, ME.

Information last verified:

45 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME 04240

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Overall Review of Woodlands Memory Care Of Lewiston

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Dementia care experience stands out

Residents’ dementia needs are met with caregivers who have experience with the condition.

Several reviews describe care suited to declining patients, including brain degeneration and dementia. Family members also describe caregivers responding compassionately during health changes and helping residents in ways that felt appropriate for dementia. This fits with the community’s memory-care programming and mental wellness support, which are intended to address cognitive and behavioral needs.

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Food quality gets real praise

Meal preparation is repeatedly described as nutritious and enjoyable.

Reviewers mention that the food is a strength, with one resident liking the meals and another describing the cooks as preparing delicious, nutritious food. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with residents describing the dining experience positively rather than just meeting basic needs.

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Compassionate, respectful caregivers

Many residents and families describe the staff as kind and attentive to individuals.

Across multiple reviews, families describe caregivers—direct care staff, housekeepers, and nursing staff—as compassionate and respectful. Several reviewers also highlight specific moments of help, including hands-on attention on the floor and quick action when a resident’s condition changed. While not every review is fully positive, the overall pattern is that many people feel their loved ones are treated with dignity.

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Programming and outings feel limited

Some residents do not get enough out-of-building outings or broad programming.

A few reviews point out gaps in activities and outings, including a lack of plans to take residents outside the property and limited opportunities to leave the building. One reviewer also says they didn’t see much activity during their visit, while another acknowledges on-site options like arts and crafts and a vegetable garden. Overall, reviews suggest programming exists, but outings and variety are inconsistent.

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Short staffing affects daily care

Staffing shortages come through in how care needs are met day to day.

Multiple reviews describe not having enough staff to keep up with residents’ needs, including wait times for help with dressing and concerns about coverage. One reviewer says they noticed the community was looking to hire, and another describes situations where staffing seemed minimal. Even reviews that praise individual caregivers still note that inadequate staffing can affect how quickly residents receive assistance.

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Communication and administration draw criticism

Some reviews question how administration communicates and manages situations.

Several reviewers raise serious concerns about communication, including last-second changes and a need for families to advocate for loved ones. There are also accounts of disrespect and an unprofessional or toxic work environment. A separate set of reviews describes administrators and intake support more positively, but the negative themes around communication and follow-through recur enough to be a notable caution.

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Features

Housing

  • 64 resident community capacity 64 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Lewiston, Maine, this area offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities. With numerous physicians and medical facilities within close proximity, including Pediatric Associates of Lewiston and St Mary's Center for Family Medicine, residents have easy access to healthcare services. Places of worship such as Unity Bible Church and Holy Trinity Church cater to spiritual needs, while various restaurants like Burger King and Lotus Restaurant provide dining options. Nearby hospitals include St Mary's Regional Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center for any medical emergencies. Transportation services such as City Cab and Yarmouth Taxi Express are available for convenience. Pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens are also nearby for medication needs. Additionally, cafes, theaters, and parks offer opportunities for leisure activities in the community.

Physicians

  • Pediatric Associates of Lewiston (0.1 miles)
  • St Mary's Center for Family Medicine at Mollison Way (0.2 miles)
  • Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics (0.4 miles)
  • DeRosa, Chamberland & Cote Eye Care (0.5 miles)
  • Androscoggin Oral Surgeons (1.1 miles)
  • Central Maine Eye Care (1.2 miles)
  • St Mary's Medical Associates,MD (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Unity Bible Church (0.2 miles)
  • Holy Trinity Church (0.9 miles)
  • John G. Mendros, MD (0.9 miles)
  • Lewiston-Auburn Jewish Comm (1.1 miles)
  • Calvary United Methodist Church Parsonage (1.4 miles)
  • Prince of Peace Parish (1.5 miles)
  • Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger King (0.3 miles)
  • Arby's (1.5 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.5 miles)
  • Lotus Restaurant (1.5 miles)
  • Caribé (1.7 miles)
  • Carlton Club (1.7 miles)
  • Dubois Cafe & Variety (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • New England Neurosurgery (1.4 miles)
  • St Mary's Regional Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • The Patrick Dempsey Center For Cancer Hope And Healing (1.6 miles)
  • Central Maine Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute (1.7 miles)
  • Bridgton Hospital (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • City Cab (1.4 miles)
  • Yarmouth taxi Express 24/7 Airport (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (1.5 miles)
  • Shaw's Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe (1.6 miles)
  • CMMC Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Bedard Pharmacy (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (1.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Flagship Cinemas (1.5 miles)
  • Flagship Cinema (2 miles)

Parks

  • Veteran s Park (2.1 miles)
  • Simard-Payne Park (2.3 miles)

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