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Assisted Living
Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Description
Southern Acres Boarding House is an exceptional assisted living community located in the peaceful town of Westfield, Maine. Our community is dedicated to providing a comfortable and supportive environment for our residents, ensuring their well-being and happiness.
At Southern Acres Boarding House, we offer a range of amenities to enhance the lives of our residents. Devotional services off-site allow individuals to nurture their spiritual needs and connect with their faith. Our indoor common areas provide cozy spaces for socializing, engaging in activities, or simply relaxing with friends.
We understand the importance of specialized care for individuals with diabetes, which is why we provide diabetic care services. Our trained staff members are knowledgeable in managing diabetes, ensuring that residents receive proper medication administration and assistance with blood glucose monitoring.
Engagement and enrichment are essential components of a fulfilling lifestyle, which is why we organize devotional activities offsite. These outings allow residents to explore their spirituality outside of our community, fostering a sense of joy and connection.
Residents at Southern Acres Boarding House also benefit from our convenient location near two pharmacies, two physicians' offices, and two restaurants. This ensures easy access to medications, medical appointments, and dining options for both everyday needs and special occasions.
With our strong commitment to compassion and respect, Southern Acres Boarding House provides an uplifting assisted living community where residents can feel at home.
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
The Inside Scoops (3.4 miles)
Freshies Mars Hill (3.4 miles)
Sandwich Shop (10.2 miles)
Governor's Restaurant (10.4 miles)
Mai Tai Restaurant (10.6 miles)
McDonald's (10.9 miles)
Tang's Courtyard (11.4 miles)
Pharmacies
Mars Hill Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
City Drug Store (10 miles)
Presque Isle Pharmacy (11.7 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (11.8 miles)
Guardian and I.D.A. Pharmacies (16.3 miles)
Physicians
Mars Hill Health Center (3.4 miles)
Central Aroostook Health Center (3.4 miles)
TAMC Ear, Nose & Throat Services (9.8 miles)
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at The Aroostook Medical Center (9.8 miles)
Northern Maine Oral & Facial Surgery Pa (9.9 miles)
Vision Care of Maine (9.9 miles)
Aroostook Family Practice (10 miles)
Places of Worship
Pentecostal Lighthouse (9.2 miles)
Parish Of The Precious Blood (10.4 miles)
State Street Baptist Church (10.6 miles)
Christ Gospel Church (10.6 miles)
Presque Isle Congregational Church (10.6 miles)
Upper Kent United Pentecostal Church (10.9 miles)
Seventh-Day Adventist Church (11 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (9.3 miles)
Avis Rent A Car (10.7 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (11.5 miles)
Car Rental PQI (11.6 miles)
Ace Rent-A-Car (11.6 miles)
Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) (11.9 miles)
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