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Birchwoods At Canco Assisted Living

86 Holiday Drive, Portland, ME 04103

Assisted Living Respite Care
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(800) 780-8101

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(207) 560-9184

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,425
One Bedroom
Estimated $5,574
Two Bedroom
Estimated $6,855

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,425
  • Average State Price: $4,450
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Birchwoods At Canco Assisted Living Description

    Birchwoods At Canco Assisted Living is a large 80 bed community that offers assisted living and respite care and is about 2.2 miles outside Portland, Maine and is part of the Hawthorn Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 making it the 9th highest rated community in the city out of 13 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Community Reviews

    7.6
    Birchwoods At Canco Assisted Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 76 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 14 communities in Portland
  • Ranking in State: 117 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews criticize the organization and communication within the company, mentioning issues with scheduling, staff-to-resident ratios, and lack of support for new employees.
    • One review highlights the company's effective policies in avoiding COVID-19, praising the care and treatment of residents.
    • Positive experiences at Birch Woods at Canco are noted, with staff being described as amazing, sweet, and treating people with the care and respect they deserve. Specific staff members are mentioned for their kindness and the facility is praised for its activities and care.
    • Some employees enjoy their jobs, finding satisfaction in seeing residents happy and emphasizing the importance of planning, multitasking, and documentation.
    • Negative experiences include feeling belittled by co-workers, witnessing neglect, and encountering unhelpful management. Specific complaints about a director's behavior and attitude are mentioned, questioning their suitability for their role.
    • One review expresses sadness that the facility could not save a family member, while another appreciates the facility's aesthetics and clean air due to the surrounding trees.
    • Gratitude is expressed towards the staff for the care provided to a family member, highlighting a positive experience with the facility.


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    Health

    Licensed Nurse On Site

    24-Hour Licensed Supervision

    Medication Services

    Health Services

    Diabetic Care

    Health Monitoring


    Services

    Guest Services

    Providing Family Caregivers The Opportunity To Care For Themselves While Our Highly-Trained Team Members Care For Their Senior Loved Ones

    Allowing Seniors And Their Families An Opportunity To “Test Out” Our Community Services And Amenities Without A Long-Term Commitment

    Delivering Support With Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs), Housekeeping And More, For Those Recovering From A Medical Procedure Or Hospitalization

    Optional Services

    Personal Care


    Activities

    Leisure Activities 7 Days A Week

    Concerts

    Theater

    Writing Classes

    Group Outings

    Live Entertainment


    Community Amenities

    Full-Service Beauty Salon

    Garden

    Fitness Center

    Weekly Housekeeping And Linen Service


    Room Amenities

    All Utilities Other Than Phone

    Cable TV Service

    Full Kitchens


    Dining

    Balanced Meals and Special Diets

    Snacks Included

    Family Dining Room

    Gracious Dining Room

    Three Chef-Prepared Meals Daily

    Executive Chef


    Transportation

    Scheduled Transportation

    Shopping Trips



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Portland which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 66,881 (large town).
    • The average income is $72,311, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 27
      • Average Temperature: 49.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 114 days of rain, 44 days of snow and 205 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 40.3 years old, very high compared to other cities.
    • 5.48% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 13.8% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 8% Black or African-American, 2% Hispanic or Latino, and 83% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.96 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.03 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.21 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.1 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 284.0, Moderate Days 17.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Veranda Asian Market
    0.9 miles away
    Shaw's
    1.3 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.6 miles away
    Hannaford Grocery Store
    1.6 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    85
    1.5 miles away
    54
    1.5 miles away
    BEDFORD & FOREST (USM)
    1.5 miles away
    38
    1.6 miles away
    39
    1.6 miles away

    Banks

    Cumberland County Federal Credit Union
    1.0 miles away
    Town & Country
    1.1 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.3 miles away
    Bath Savings Institution
    1.3 miles away
    Norway Savings Bank
    1.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Brighton Medical Center
    1.4 miles away
    Maine Medical Center
    2.1 miles away
    Mercy Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
    2.4 miles away
    Southern Maine Health Care
    17.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.1 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.4 miles away
    Rite Aid
    2.2 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    3.3 miles away
    CVS
    6.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Endodontic Associates
    1.1 miles away
    Portland Smiles
    3.8 miles away
    Main Street Dental
    4.3 miles away
    Orthodontic Associates
    6.5 miles away
    Scarborough Dental Associates
    7.1 miles away

    Parks

    Canco Woods
    0.0 miles away
    Edward Payson Park
    0.4 miles away
    University Park
    0.4 miles away
    Payson Hill Recreation Area
    0.4 miles away
    Back Cove Trail North park
    0.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Congress Plaza Shopping Center
    2.1 miles away
    Westgate Shopping Plaza
    2.1 miles away
    Union Station Plaza Shopping Center
    2.2 miles away
    Jetport Plaza
    3.7 miles away
    Mallside Plaza
    4.1 miles away

    Culture

    Mayo Street Arts
    2.0 miles away
    Merrill Auditorium
    2.0 miles away
    St. Lawrence Arts Center
    2.1 miles away
    Portland Stage Company
    2.2 miles away
    Portland Performing Arts Center
    2.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Otto Pizza
    0.5 miles away
    Monte's Fine Foods
    0.5 miles away
    Luis's Arepera and Grill
    0.6 miles away
    Susan's Fish and Chips
    0.6 miles away
    Po Boys & Pickles
    0.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of ME. It is a large-sized community with 80 total beds.

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