We offer a continuum of care from in-home services to residential living. Island Commons provides physical and social support while encouraging residents and clients to take an active role in devising their care plans.
EQUIPMENT SHARING CLOSET, Loan closet, crutches, walkers, shower chairs,

Seven elders or disabled adults may live at Island Commons in private or shared rooms with private lavatories, full use of wheelchair accessible living room, dining room, deck and kitchen.  Home-cooked meals are provided family-style, taking into account personal preferences.  Housekeeping, laundry and  household supplies are provided.  The resident, his/her family and physician determine individualized personal care.  Trained staff offer care, medication administration, on-Island transportation, group activities, individual activities, supervision and companionship to adults with varying levels of needs within a multi-generational household

 

Island Commons can welcome two non-resident adults daily for health monitoring, rest, and personal care, in addition to sharing meals, therapeutic activities, medication administration, supervision, and companionship.  This valuable service is available to any elder on Chebeague who wishes to spend a day with others, giving family members a respite, confident their loved one is safe, entertained and enjoying a home-cooked. meal.

 

Around-the-clock care is available for short terms, on a space-available basis, to provide rest for family members caring for their elders at home.  Respite care recipients are provided with meals, assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration, group activities, on-island transportation, individual activities, supervision and companionship.  As with long-term Commons residents, skilled nursing, Also physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services can also be provided at the Island Commons by mainland home health agencies.  Respite care can be arranged from one 24-hour day to weeks at a time.

 

Please contact our administrator, Amy Rich, at 207-846-5610 for current rate schedules. Rates for Residential Care are based upon an assessment of the individual’s personal care needs.

Financial assistance for Chebeague Cares & Adult Day Services is available for qualifying individuals

Chebeague Cares, IN-Home Care for elders in Casco Bay On Chebegue Island Maine

Our in-home care service, Chebeague Cares, enables elders to remain in their own homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as preparing meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders and personal care.

Our caregivers also offer companionship, chaperone to medical appointments, respite for family caregivers, and short-term care during recovery.