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Assisted Living
Features
Housing
4 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
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
St. Jude's Foster Home, located in the charming town of Van Buren, ME, offers a warm and inviting assisted living community tailored to meet the needs of its residents. With a focus on comfort and convenience, this facility features fully furnished accommodations complemented by a spacious dining room where residents can enjoy nutritious meals crafted to meet their special dietary requirements.
Residents can relish the serene surroundings of our beautifully maintained garden and outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxation or gentle strolls. We prioritize cleanliness and convenience with dedicated housekeeping services and move-in coordination to ensure a smooth transition for new residents.
At St. Jude's Foster Home, we understand that each individual's needs are unique. Our compassionate staff is available to provide assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and mobility transfers. We also coordinate closely with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care management, offering services such as medication management and specialized dietary planning for conditions like diabetes.
For those who wish to remain active and engaged, we provide scheduled daily activities designed to promote social interaction and cognitive engagement. Additionally, we assist with transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other necessary errands.
With Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access and telephone services available throughout the community, staying connected is easy. Residents can also explore two nearby restaurants when they feel like enjoying a meal outside our welcoming environment.
At St. Jude's Foster Home, we strive to create a supportive atmosphere where residents can thrive while receiving the care they need in their golden years.
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Subway (1.6 miles)
McDonald's (1.6 miles)
Grand Falls Big Stop (11 miles)
KFC (12.2 miles)
La Marina (12.3 miles)
A&W Restaurant (12.3 miles)
KFC (12.3 miles)
Transportation
Saint-Leonard's Airport (5.5 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (12.5 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (12.6 miles)
Alamo (12.7 miles)
U-Haul (13.7 miles)
E-Z Auto Rental (21.9 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (22 miles)
Places of Worship
Eglise Apostolique de Jesus Christ Inc (6 miles)
Paroise St Anne (6.1 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (12.1 miles)
Jehovah's Witnesses (12.7 miles)
St George Catholic Church (13.2 miles)
Presbytere Assomption (13.3 miles)
Muslim Community Center of Edmundston (22 miles)
Hospitals
Centre de Sante Sainte-Anne (6.1 miles)
Regional Health Authority 4 (12.8 miles)
Grand Falls General Hospital (12.9 miles)
Vitalité Health Network (22 miles)
Pharmacies
Familiprix Reynald Roy (6.4 miles)
Pharmacie Roy Ltd (6.4 miles)
Pharmacie Roy Ltée (6.4 miles)
Familiprix - Kevin Smyth (6.4 miles)
Pharmaprix (12.8 miles)
Shoppers Drug Mart (12.9 miles)
Madawaska Pharmacy (20.5 miles)
Cafes
Tim Hortons (12.3 miles)
Tim Hortons (12.4 miles)
Tim Hortons (13.1 miles)
Tim Hortons (21.5 miles)
Presse Cafe Edmundston (22 miles)
Tim Hortons (22 miles)
Au Bout du Monde Boutique et Café (22.1 miles)
Theaters
Grand Cinema 3 (12.6 miles)
Cinema V (22 miles)
Bow Tie Bartending (22.1 miles)
Physicians
Dr. Maurice P Roy (12.8 miles)
Pines Women's & Children's (20.6 miles)
Pines Pediatrics (20.6 miles)
Pines Health Services at Cary Medical Center (20.6 miles)
St. Jude's Foster Home is located at 123 Wright Street, Van Buren, ME 04785 in Aroostook County, Maine
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