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Assisted Living
Features
Housing
6 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
Portland International Jetport (2 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
Gilman Street in Portland, ME is an assisted living community that offers a range of amenities and care services to meet the needs and preferences of its residents. The community provides a comfortable and fully furnished environment with a dining room, garden, outdoor space, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access.
Residents at Gilman Street can expect personalized care and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The staff also coordinates with health care providers to ensure seamless healthcare management. Special dietary restrictions are catered for in the dining options available within the community.
To promote an active lifestyle, scheduled daily activities are organized for residents to participate in. Additionally, there are numerous nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, theaters, hospitals, and transportation options readily accessible to enhance convenience and provide opportunities for leisure or medical needs.
At Gilman Street assisted living community in Portland, ME, residents can enjoy a comfortable and supportive environment that encourages independence while receiving the necessary care services and amenities to enhance their quality of life.
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Maine Medical Partners Pediatric Nephrology (0.1 miles)
Maine Medical Partners Maternal Fetal Medicine (0.1 miles)
Maine Medical Partners Pediatric Diabetes Clinic (0.1 miles)
Whittier Eric J Do (0.2 miles)
Jeanblanc William D MD - Maine Medical Center (0.2 miles)
Maine Medical Center - Robert V MC Carley MD (0.2 miles)
Maine Medical Center - Jay G Hayden Ii MD (0.2 miles)
Pharmacies
The Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Wellness Connection of Maine (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Apothecary By Design (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
Hospitals
The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (0.2 miles)
Maine Medical Center - Chaplain's Office (0.2 miles)
Assisted living facilities offer crucial support for older adults needing help with daily activities but come with varying and significant costs, which can be financed through personal savings, government assistance programs, long-term care insurance, and home equity options. Professional guidance from experts can aid families in navigating these financial complexities to establish a sustainable budgeting approach for assisted living services.
Assisted living costs often exceed Social Security benefits, necessitating a combination of funding sources like state aid and Medicaid. Understanding the interaction between Social Security programs and available financial support is essential for affording such care.
The VA Aid and Attendance benefit provides financial support to veterans needing assistance with daily living due to medical conditions or disabilities, augmenting standard VA pensions for services like in-home care. Eligibility is based on service duration, wartime status, income, and medical needs, with a detailed application process required to access funds for caregiving and home modifications.