Helpful Information for Residents and Families
Making the decision to move to a senior living community is a significant step, and it is natural for both seniors and their adult children to have many questions and concerns. Whether you are wondering how to broach the subject with your family, if you are truly ready for a move, or what life will look like in a new community, getting clear answers is essential for peace of mind. The FAQs below are designed to address your most important considerations, guiding you toward a happier, healthier, and more secure future at Schooner Estates.
For Seniors
Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer “Yes” to any of them, it’s time to seriously consider life at Schooner Estates:
Have household chores and home maintenance become too much of a physical or financial burden?
Do you struggle with isolation and loneliness?
Does the thought of preparing yet another meal
sound like too much of a bother?
Are you spending most of your time keeping up with daily living instead of enjoying your retirement?
Does living alone worry you to some degree?
Are you ready to shed your daily worries and experience a more carefree lifestyle with plenty of friends and activities?
Open the lines of communication with your family first. Let them know your feelings and how you truly want to spend your retirement, sharing your concerns about health or home maintenance.
The best step is to call us and schedule a tour of Schooner Estates. We will show you and your family all the wonderful advantages, from the beautiful grounds and wide array of entertainment options to the well-maintained buildings and delicious meals. A tour often helps convince families that this is the right move for your continued happiness.
Yes! We frequently hear tenants say, “I wish I had moved here sooner.”
Your quality of life is at the forefront of everything we do. You will be surrounded by new friends and a staff that truly cares for your needs, wants, and desires. Our amenities and daily activity schedule ensure you have opportunities to stay active, social, and fulfilled. If you’re still unsure, we encourage you to read our many tenant and family testimonials.
Schooner Estates is designed with your future in mind. We offer three levels of care on-site, should you ever need them. As a tenant, you will have priority placement options for additional living arrangements if your physical needs increase, giving you and your family peace of mind that you won’t have to move again to get the care you need.
Schooner Estates’ caring staff is ready to discuss all of our living options with you. Contact us with any questions you may have. We are here for you!
For Adult Children & Caregivers
We understand that finding the right words can be overwhelming. We recommend focusing the conversation on the benefits, peace of mind, and improved quality of life that await them at Schooner Estates. Our staff is ready to help guide you through this process and discuss how our community can meet their needs and interests.
Absolutely. We frequently hear tenants say, “I wish I had moved here sooner!” The quality of life for our residents is our highest priority, from the daily activity schedule to the cleanliness of our facility. They will be surrounded by new friends and a staff that truly cares for their needs and desires. You can read our many tenant and family testimonials to hear about their experiences.
Transportation is provided free of charge within the Lewiston/Auburn area, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
We also offer:
– Two weekly shopping shuttles.
– Sunday church shuttles.
– Day trips all over Maine.
– A wheelchair van for those who require it.
You can rest easy knowing your loved ones are safe and secure:
– All access doors are security locked from the outside and require key entry.
– We use a daily check-in system to ensure all tenants are safe and well.
– A 24-hour emergency call bell system is in place, so staff is always available if an emergency arises.
The health of your loved one is very important to us. Schooner Estates is one of the few senior living communities to have a Home Health Care Agency on-site. This means they have the ability to have a Registered Nurse (RN) coordinate with their physician to handle health care needs quickly and easily.
Our RNs can provide:
– Nursing assessments in their apartment.
– Referrals to skilled services if needed.
– Medication and lab management.
– Many personal care needs.
We also offer three levels of care on-site, and as a current tenant, your loved one will have priority placement options should their physical needs increase.
Your loved one will have a life full of activities and opportunities to be social! We strive to ensure every tenant maintains their quality of life and continues to explore their interests.
They will have:
– Friends to share a daily meal with in our beautiful dining rooms.
– Group exercise programs.
– Opportunities for live entertainment.
– A theater room for watching movies.
– Scheduled day trips throughout Maine.
Schooner Estates is a monthly rental community, which means no large “buy-in” fee is required. We also offer additional services on an a la carte basis. This approach helps keep costs manageable, as your loved one will only pay for the services they need when they need them, avoiding inflated prices for services they may never use.
Our caring staff is ready to discuss all of our living options with you and your loved ones. Please contact us with any questions you may have—we are here for you!