Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Services in Maine
First Atlantic HealthCare
First Atlantic’s Service Area
Our Healthcare Services
Healthcare facilities under management by First Atlantic provide a wide array of professional healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. Primarily, our facilities can be categorized into two groups, those offering skilled nursing, long term care and rehabilitative therapies and facilities providing assisted living services in apartment style accommodations.
To help you better understand the services offered by our facilities, we have detailed the types of healthcare you could expect to receive from each respective specialty below.
To learn more about the facilities in the First Atlantic system offering the care you require, select the region in which you are seeking a provider in the menu to the right. The state of Maine has been divided into three regions: Southern Maine, servicing a 30 mile radius around Portland, Central Maine, servicing the greater Skowhegan area and Northern/Downeast Maine, servicing the Bangor area north to Millinocket and east to Calais.
Skilled Nursing and Longterm Care:
Our skilled nursing facilities offer comprehensive nursing care 24 hours a day along with clinical management of chronic diseases. In addition, individuals receiving care in our skilled nursing facilities often have access to restorative nursing and therapy services provided on site. Each facility aims to help individuals live as independently as possible with dignity and respect.
In an effort to offer patients the convenience and comforts of home and an independent lifestyle, many of First Atlantic Facilities also offer the following services:
- Private rooms – subject to availability
- Social Services and Activities
- Beautician Services
- Transportation for physician visits / activities
- Extensive activities programs including: social, recreational, devotional and wellness / fitness programs
- Resident Council
- Enhanced Dining Programs offering 3 meals a day and room service.
- Wi-Fi
- In-room Cable
- Mail Service
Rehabilitation Therapy:
Getting you healed and home quickly – individualized rehabilitation services after surgery or injury are available 7 days a week and are provided by some of the best educated and nicest therapists in the State. We specialize in all therapy disciplines Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy with specialized emphasis on hospital-to-home, short-term and longterm rehabilitation services. A general list of services is provided below, to learn more about specific services offered at each facility we encourage you to contact the specific provider.
Getting you healed and home quickly – individualized rehabilitation services after surgery or injury are available 7 days a week and are provided by some of the best educated and nicest therapists in the State. We specialize in all therapy disciplines Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy with specialized emphasis on hospital-to-home, short-term and longterm rehabilitation services. A general list of services is provided below, to learn more about specific services offered at each facility we encourage you to contact the specific provider.
Physical Therapy
- Pain control
- Post Discharge therapy
- Orthopedic conditions including joint replacement
- Cardiopulmonary services
- Neurological conditions
- Traumatic injuries
Speech Therapy
- Cognitive impairments
- Swallowing difficulties
- Communication disorders
Occupational Therapy
- Range of motion recovery
- Joint use recovery
- Use and fitting of adaptive equipment
- Management of ADL loss to regain independence.
- Primary Nursing – consistent assignment
- Restorative Nursing program
- Respite Care
- Hospice Care
- Wound Care
- Pain Management
- Memory support services
- Physician oversight
- Regular health status assessments by Registered Nurses
- ADL management
- Medication management and monitoring
- Care planning
- Transportation for physician visits / activities
Assisted Living
First Atlantic’s assisted living facilities provide private and comfortable accommodations in independent apartments, studio apartments and companion suites while offering residents access to personalized care services. Each assisted living center provides a supportive, secure home environment that promotes wellness for every resident and offers ample space to entertain friends and family. To this end, residents will find apartments and activities designed to meet their expectations for a well balanced and fulfilling life. Many of our assisted living communities accept MaineCare – ask about availability at the community of interest to you.
Apartment Features
- Secured key entry for each apartment
- Kitchens which include microwaves, refrigerators, sinks, cabinets and counter space
- Telephone and cable tevevision outlets available in all bedrooms and living rooms
- Emergency call systems in all bedrooms and bathrooms
- Walk in showers with seats and handrails
- Non-skid flooring in bathrooms
- Window treatments and privacy blinds
- Closets with storage space
- On call assistance with activities of daily living
- Laundry facilities available
Apartment Features
- Lawn areas with seating
- Walking paths
- Perennial flower gardens
- Complete maintenance and grounds keeping
- Parking available
- Comfortable home environments
- Fireplaces in lounge / dining room
- Formal library with computer and internet access
- Multiple sitting areas
- Activity rooms
- Postal services
- Pets considered
- 24 Hour Security
- On site banking services
- Transportation to and from doctors visits, shopping, etc.
- Activity calendars
- Elevator access
- Dining services offering 3 meals a day