Maine Veterans' Home - Machias

32 Veterans Way, Machias, ME 04654

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

Assisted Living

Features

Housing

  • 30 resident community capacity 30 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Maine Veterans' Home - Machias is a welcoming and supportive assisted living community located in the picturesque town of Machias, ME. Designed with the comfort and wellbeing of its residents in mind, this facility offers a variety of amenities to create a home-like atmosphere. Residents can enjoy cozy, fully furnished accommodations equipped with modern conveniences such as cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, and kitchenettes. The inviting dining room serves delicious meals that can cater to special dietary needs, ensuring that all residents have access to nutritious and enjoyable food.

At Maine Veterans' Home - Machias, care services are tailored to meet individual needs. With 24-hour supervision and support for activities of daily living—including assistance with bathing, dressing, and transfers—residents receive compassionate care from dedicated staff members. The community places importance on health and wellness; medication management and coordination with healthcare providers are seamlessly integrated into daily routines. Additionally, specialized programs such as diabetes diets and mental wellness initiatives promote holistic health.

Active engagement is encouraged through resident-run activities and scheduled daily events that foster socialization and community ties. Residents have access to beautiful outdoor spaces and gardens where they can relax or participate in organized activities.

The location offers convenient access to local amenities: just moments away are cafes, parks for leisurely strolls, pharmacies for medication needs, numerous physicians for medical consultations, an array of restaurants for diverse dining options, reliable transportation services nearby for ease of mobility, and places of worship for spiritual nourishment.

Maine Veterans' Home - Machias stands out not only for its comprehensive care services but also for fostering a vibrant community where veterans feel at home while receiving the assistance they need. With a focus on both comfort and independence, it truly embodies the spirit of supportive senior living.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Down East Community Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Pediatric Physician Practice (0.1 miles)
  • Regional Medical Center At Lubec (0.6 miles)
  • East Port Health Care (0.7 miles)
  • Machias Family Practice (0.8 miles)
  • Reid Emery Medical Building (1.8 miles)
  • Arnold Memorial Medical Center PA (13 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Jacksonville United Methodist (0.5 miles)
  • Holy Name Catholic Church (0.6 miles)
  • Machias Valley Baptist Church (0.6 miles)
  • Community of Christ Church (0.7 miles)
  • Holy Name Church Rectory (0.7 miles)
  • St Aidan's Episcopal Mission (0.7 miles)
  • Downeast Baptist Church (0.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jo's World Famous Schnitzel Wagon (0.6 miles)
  • Jo's World Famous Schnitzel Wagon (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • Thirsty Moose Cafe (0.9 miles)
  • Hing Garden (0.9 miles)
  • Blue Bird Ranch (1 miles)
  • Subway (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Hannaford Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Machias Family First (1.6 miles)
  • Machias Friendly Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Milbridge Pharmacy (23.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Obadiah's Bohemian Cafe, Books and Antiques (0.7 miles)
  • Obadiah's Bohemian Cafe (0.7 miles)
  • Columbia Falls General (13.2 miles)
  • The Paisley Loon (23.6 miles)
  • North Street Cafe (23.8 miles)

Parks

  • Middle River Park (0.8 miles)
  • Bad Little Falls Park (0.9 miles)
  • Middle River Park (1.2 miles)
  • Bad Little Falls (1.9 miles)
  • Roque Bluffs State Park (7.2 miles)
  • Reversing Falls Park (22.6 miles)
  • Cross Island National Wildlife (23.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Take Flight Aero (0.8 miles)
  • Machias Valley Airport (1.1 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (12.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (15.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Milbridge Theatre (23.4 miles)

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