Highland Avenue in Scarborough, ME

Highland Avenue is an assisted living community in Scarborough, ME.

Information last verified:

56 Highland Avenue, Scarborough, ME 04074

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

Features

Housing

  • 3 resident community capacity 3 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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (4 miles away) Portland International Jetport (4 miles away)

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

The Highland Avenue assisted living community in Scarborough, ME offers a comfortable and convenient living option for seniors. Residents can enjoy a spacious dining room, fully furnished accommodations, and a lovely garden to relax in. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure that residents' living spaces are always clean and well-maintained.

Move-in coordination is available to assist new residents with the transition process. Outdoor spaces provide opportunities for fresh air and recreation, while telephone and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access keeps residents connected to their loved ones and the outside world.

The community provides comprehensive care services to meet the individual needs of each resident. This includes assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Coordination with healthcare providers ensures that residents receive proper medical attention.

Dietary needs are catered to with diabetes-friendly meals, special dietary restrictions management, and meal preparation and service. The staff also helps residents manage their medications effectively.

Transportation arrangements are available for medical appointments, ensuring that residents can attend their doctor's visits conveniently. Additionally, there are numerous amenities nearby including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals.

With scheduled daily activities available at the community, residents have plenty of opportunities for social engagement and enrichment. Overall, Highland Avenue provides a comfortable and supportive environment where seniors can age gracefully while enjoying a range of amenities and services tailored to their needs.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Maine Medical Partners - Endocrinology & Diabetes Center (1 miles)
  • Martin's Point Health Care (1 miles)
  • GYN Oncology (1 miles)
  • Wellspring Functional Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Scarborough Family Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Consultantsof Maine Cardiovascular PA (1.2 miles)
  • Med Group Spectrum (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Hannaford Bros (3.4 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • The Pharmacy (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • El Rayo Taqueria (1.2 miles)
  • O'Reilly's Cure (1.3 miles)
  • The Holy Donut (2.3 miles)
  • The Bait Shed (3.1 miles)
  • Sebago Brewing Co (3.3 miles)
  • Clambake Restaurant (3.4 miles)
  • El Rodeo (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Scarborough Grounds (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Tandem Coffee + Bakery (5.1 miles)
  • Yordprom Coffee Shop (5.1 miles)
  • The Holy Donut (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Parks

  • Scarborough Beach State Park (2.4 miles)
  • Bug Light Park (4.1 miles)
  • Thompsons Point (4.4 miles)
  • Western Promenade Park (4.7 miles)
  • Congress Square Park (5.4 miles)
  • Deering Oaks Park (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Thornton Heights United Methodist Church (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Portland International Jetport (PWM) (4.2 miles)
  • PWM Baggage Claim (4.3 miles)
  • Northeast Air (4.4 miles)
  • Portland Transportation Center (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital (4.6 miles)
  • Maine Medical Center - Chaplain's Office (5 miles)
  • The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital (5 miles)
  • Mercy Hospital Infusion Unit (5.1 miles)

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