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Balsam House

256 Gorden Rd, Readfield, ME 04355

Assisted Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(207) 685-3286

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,425

Price Comparison

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


  • Balsam House Description

    Balsam House is a medium 10 bed community that offers assisted living and is about 6.9 miles outside the town of Augusta, Maine. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. 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

    9.8
    Balsam House
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 11 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Readfield
  • Ranking in State: 12 out of 181 communities in ME


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    Health

    24 Hour Care

    Medication Assistance

    24/7 Licensed and certified staff

    Medication Management

    Medication administration

    Wellness programs


    Services

    Attention to Daily Needs

    Housekeeping and laundry

    Laundry and Housekeeping

    Cable

    Private landline connections

    All utilities


    Activities

    Activity program

    Activities of daily living

    Social outings

    Social activities

    Recreation

    Happy hour


    Community Amenities

    Emergency call bell system

    Wireless internet

    Full service salon on premise

    Podiatrist

    Massage therapy

    High speed internet


    Room Amenities

    Private bedrooms

    Private bathrooms

    Personal deck

    Individual climate control

    Private patio


    Dining

    3 Balanced Meals

    Snacks provided

    Exceptional meals

    Snacks readily available

    Dining experience

    Three delicious meals plus snacks


    Transportation

    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Augusta which is 6.9 miles away and has a population of 18,471 (small town).
    • The average income is $69,085, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 73
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 47.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 187 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.82 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 180.0, Moderate Days 4.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Family Market
    4.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    5.2 miles away
    Sam's Club
    5.4 miles away
    Hannaford
    5.6 miles away
    Shaw's
    6.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Augusta Depot
    7.0 miles away
    Livermore Falls - Dollar General
    16.6 miles away
    Elm Towers
    17.5 miles away
    Waterville Concourse
    17.5 miles away
    MaineGeneral Thayer
    17.7 miles away

    Banks

    Camden National Bank
    3.7 miles away
    Bank of Maine
    4.1 miles away
    Bangor Savings Bank
    5.1 miles away
    C Port Credit
    5.2 miles away
    Five County Credit Union
    5.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    MaineGeneral Express Care
    4.6 miles away
    MaineGeneral Medical Center - Alfond Center for Health
    5.2 miles away
    Riverview Grounds
    7.6 miles away
    Riverview Psychiatric Center
    7.8 miles away
    Togus Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    11.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    3.6 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    5.3 miles away
    Hannaford
    5.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    5.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    6.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Timm & Desrosiers
    5.9 miles away
    Endodontic Solutions
    6.8 miles away
    Family Dental Practice
    7.0 miles away
    Bryant Dental Care
    7.8 miles away
    Cornerstone Dental
    17.5 miles away

    Parks

    Campus Green
    5.1 miles away
    "Pete" Gagne Memorial Park
    5.7 miles away
    Hallowell Recreational Park
    6.0 miles away
    Caulmet Park
    6.2 miles away
    Blaine Memorial Park
    6.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Lee Farm Mall
    4.8 miles away
    Turnpike Mall
    5.4 miles away
    Bond Brook Mini Mall
    5.9 miles away

    Culture

    Asbury Threater
    6.5 miles away
    Augusta Colonial Theater
    6.9 miles away
    POP-UP 265
    6.9 miles away
    Cony Theater
    8.0 miles away
    Theater at Monmouth
    11.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Wheatervane Restaurant & Lounge
    3.5 miles away
    Fielders Choice
    3.6 miles away
    Great Wall Buffet
    4.8 miles away
    99 Restaurant
    4.9 miles away
    IHOP
    5.0 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of ME. It is a small-sized community with 10 total beds.

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