Windward Gardens in Camden, ME

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  • Interior

    Cozy bedroom with a window view, featuring a patterned bedspread and a comfortable armchair.
  • Decor

    A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring decorative window treatments and a chandelier.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a landscape mural behind a white sofa with decorative pillows, flanked by two lamps and a coffee table adorned with a vase of sunflowers.
  • Building

    A charming house with a beautifully landscaped garden and porch.
  • Bedroom

    Cozy bedroom interior with a window view, featuring a bed, lamp, and armchair.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with floral-patterned furniture, vibrant plants, and decorative windows.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with wooden furniture and natural light streaming through large windows, adorned with floral curtains.

Windward Gardens in Camden, ME

Windward Gardens is a nursing home community in Camden, ME.

Information last verified:

105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843

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

4.4 from 90 reviews
5 stars
61
4 stars
18
3 stars
0
2 stars
4
1 stars
7

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Windward Gardens Costs & Pricing

At Windward Gardens, the monthly cost for a semi-private room is $4,950, which positions it above the average rates in both Knox County and the state of Maine. In Knox County, the typical expense for a similar accommodation is notably lower at $3,983, highlighting a significant difference in pricing. Comparatively, Maine's statewide average stands at $4,685, making Windward Gardens relatively more expensive than both local and statewide options. This pricing reflects not only the quality of care and amenities that residents can expect but also underlines the importance of evaluating value when considering long-term stay options in assisted living facilities.

Floor plansWindward GardensKnox CountyMaine
Semi-Private$4,950$3,983$4,685

Overall Review of Windward Gardens

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Call bells and monitoring concerns

Several families report delays or gaps in call bell response and safety monitoring.

In multiple reviews, residents or families describe call bells going unanswered for long stretches, including one account timing the wait and another describing being left in wet conditions overnight. There are also concerns raised about whether falls prevention or monitoring was sufficient after a severe incident. While some residents describe positive care, these reports point to serious responsiveness and safety consistency issues for certain situations.

common 3 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab support

Physical and occupational therapy is a frequent bright spot for rehab experience.

Reviews mention that physical therapy and occupational therapy were strong, with residents and families describing therapists positively. At least one review also highlights the importance of receiving scheduled PT/OT time, framing it as a core part of healing after hospitalization or surgery. Overall, residents appear to judge rehab quality by both the therapy team and whether therapy time is delivered as expected.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining quality splits reviews between excellent meals and complaints about cold or inedible food.

Some residents and families describe the food as excellent or good, including mentions of good-sized portions. Other reviewers strongly disagree, describing meals served cold, vegetables turning mushy, and overall dining as awful or inedible. A few reviews suggest the dining experience may vary by time, unit, or staffing, since complaints also pair with broader care concerns.

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff attention and professionalism

Many reviews describe nurses and staff as friendly, attentive, and professional.

A large share of reviews praise staff kindness and professionalism, including nurses and CNAs described as wonderful, helpful, and caring. Several families say communication and day-to-day support helped them feel at ease during rehab or longer stays. A smaller number of reviews raise staffing strain, but the dominant pattern across reviews is that residents and families often feel supported by the team.

common 7 reviews mention this

Clean facility is repeatedly mentioned

Cleanliness comes up often, with reviews pointing in both positive and negative directions.

Several reviews call the building very clean or describe cleanliness and orderliness during visits. Others report the opposite, including accounts of the facility being dirty or disgusting and describing conditions they found unacceptable. Taken together, reviews suggest cleanliness may be inconsistent across units or time periods.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 20 resident community capacity 20 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the charming town of Camden, Maine, this area offers a variety of amenities suitable for senior living. With an array of restaurants and cafes within walking distance, residents can enjoy delicious meals and socialize with friends. Nearby pharmacies provide convenience for accessing necessary medications. The tranquil Camden Harbor Park and Rockport Historic District offer opportunities to relax and appreciate the natural beauty of the area. In terms of healthcare, there are several physicians' offices nearby, including Hope Health and Midcoast Family Medicine. Transportation options such as U-Haul rentals and bus stops make getting around the area easy, while Penobscot Bay Medical Center is available for any medical needs. Overall, this part of Camden provides a peaceful and convenient environment for seniors looking to settle down in a picturesque New England town.

Restaurants

  • Long Grain (0.1 miles)
  • Brevetto Kitchen and Wine Bar (0.1 miles)
  • Sea Dog Brewing Company (0.1 miles)
  • The Drouthy Bear (0.1 miles)
  • Wolfpeach (0.1 miles)
  • Cuzzy's (0.1 miles)
  • Camden Cone (0.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Zoot Coffee (0.1 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (0.9 miles)
  • Seafolk Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • 3 Dogs Cafe (2.2 miles)
  • Green Tree Coffee & Tea (5.5 miles)
  • Home Kitchen Cafe (7.2 miles)
  • Rock City Cafe (7.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • Waltz Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Jensen's Pharmacy (6.7 miles)
  • Hannaford Pharmacy (6.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (8.8 miles)

Parks

  • Camden Harbor Park (0.1 miles)
  • Rockport Historic District (1.6 miles)
  • Rockport Marine Park (1.7 miles)
  • Owls Head State Park (8.3 miles)
  • Thomaston Park (10.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christian Science Church (0.1 miles)
  • First Congregational Church (0.2 miles)
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church (1.3 miles)
  • Hope Community Bible Church (5.9 miles)
  • Maine Ministry Outreach Center (6.5 miles)
  • Church Of The Nazarene (6.8 miles)
  • Rockland Shambhala (7.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Hope Health (0.3 miles)
  • Midcoast Medicine PA (1.3 miles)
  • Midcoast Family Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Neuropsychology And Concussion Management Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Pen Bay Family Medicine (3.5 miles)
  • Pen Bay Pediatrics (3.5 miles)
  • Rockport Family Medicine (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.7 miles)
  • Budget Truck Rental (3.5 miles)
  • Hit The Road (7.3 miles)
  • Bus Stop (7.4 miles)
  • Maine Eastern Railroad (7.9 miles)
  • Schooner Bay Limo & Taxi (8.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Penobscot Bay Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • Pen Bay Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • Pen Bay Medical Center (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Flagship Premium Cinemas Thomaston (8.7 miles)

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