Adult and Elder Services D.H.S. (1-800-624-8404) 17 Eastward
Ln.
Deals primarily with abuse and neglect cases. They go into homes and
facilities to investigate and provide care. They work in the least restrictive
way to determine competency while protecting the rights of individuals.
Bayview Physical Therapy (667-0290)
Provides rehabilitation.
Bridge Hill Apartments
Provides subsidized housing.
Bureau of Rehabilitation
Provides physical rehabilitation.
Coastal Medical Technology (667-2508)
Medical supply store.
Courtland Rehabilitation and Living Center (667-9036) 38 Court St.
An 80 bed facility that is dual certified. It provides skilled rehabilitation
services, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. They
specialize in many illnesses including care for patients with Alzhemiers
and dementia. It provides long term care as well as a skilled unit for
rehabilitation services.
Downeast Community Mental Health Center (667-1988)
This facility is a branch of CHCS and offers psychiatric counseling,
inpatient in home services for acute care.
Downeast Horizons Inc. (667-2400)
This is an umbrella corporation which serves the adult population,
providing skill development and counseling, and group homes for individuals
who are mentally retarded or developmentally disabled. They also provide
respite services for families and caretakers of adults who are MR or DD.
They are open 9-5 five, days a week.
Community Support Services (288-3394) Rt. 3 Bar Harbor
Ellsworth Developmental Center (667-7464) 77 Union
MDI Workshop (288-5252) Rt. 3 Bar Harbor
East Maple Street Home (667-2444) 34 E. Maple
Forest Avenue Home (667-6065) 1 Forest Ave
Maddocks Avenue Home (667-0553) 20 Maddocks Ave
Eastland Park
This is a subsidized housing facility.
Elder Care (667-3488)
This facility provides geriatric mental health services.
Ellsworth Alzheimers Club (667-9036)
This offers a support group at Courtland.
Ellsworth Police Department (667-2525)
The police department offers a service which keeps names of community
members afflicted with Alzheimers disease or dementia on file at the police
station. It enables police officers to locate family members should a patient
be found.
Ellsworth Club
This is a senior citizens club held at the Union River Estates.
Ellsworth Group Home (667-7216)
This is a 4 bed Level I facility that serves patients with M.I. and
M.R.
Ellsworth Home (667-2444)
This is a Level II assisted living facility which has 7 beds available
and serves patients with Mental retardation.
Ellsworth Respite Center at Meadowview (667-5449)
This is a day care program which provides respite for families and
caregivers of those with Alzheimers and Dementia. They are open Tuesday
and Friday from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. They provide exercise, crafts, social
interaction and other activities as well as lunch and a snack.
Hospice of Hancock County (667-2513)
Health Link Wellness Center at Mill Mall (667-247) State St.
www.mainehospital.com Health Link is a division of Maine Coast Memorial
Hospital. It is a wellness center dedicated to health promotion. It is
offered five days a week from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. They offer blood pressure
checks every Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They sponsor
immunization clinics, support groups, health education programs, health
promotion programs and a recreation center. Some programs that are offered
include the following:
Mens Cancer Support group which is held the second Monday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Wellness Center. Weight Watchers every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Wellness Center. P.A.T.C.H. walks every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Rides are available from the Health Link Center at 9:15.
Fresh start program is a smoking cessation program held on January 5, 12, 18, 26th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ADDvance is a support group for Attention Deficit Disorder. Groups for adults and their partners is held the third Wednesday of the month from 6:30-8:30. The parents and Educators group is held the third Friday of each month from 6:30-8:30.
Kief Foster Home
This is a Level I assisted living facility which has one bed available
and serves patients with MI and MR.
Lakewood Adult Family Care Home (667-4301)
This is a Level I assisted living facility which has six beds available
and serves elderly and disabled as well as patients suffering from dementia
and Alzheimers disease.
Lifeline (667-5311) 50 Union St.
This is an eldercare service that provides a button worn by the individual
24 hours a day (even in the shower or bath) which when activated alerts
the lifeline center that you need assistance. The center calls friends,
family or neighbors to check on you. If they can not be reached, emergency
personnel are dispatched to your home. This service is available 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year.
Maine Coast Memorial Hospital (667-9991)
www.mainehospital.com This facility offers a variety of services including
internal medicine for geriatric patients.
Meadow View Apartments (276-3326)
This is a subsidized housing facility for the elderly and also is a
site for Meals for Me.
Meals for Me (667-9418)
National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped (1-800-365-7229)
The participating dentist in the Ellsworth area is Peter Dodson. There
are eligibility requirements that will be assessed upon first visitation
and before services are rendered.
Peter Dodson (667-1310)
Public Health Nursing (667-1609) 17 Eastward Ln.
This is a service which provides free home health care to those who
have been referred from area medical offices or Adult and elder Care.
River View Apartments (772-8896)
This is a subsidized housing facility which provides housing for elderly
and disabled persons.
Senior Companion Program (667-8212)
Provided through the U.M. Cooperative Extension Service
MDI & Ellsworth Housing Authorities Union River Estates (667-9705)
This is a subsidized housing facility which provides housing for elderly
and disabled persons. Residents have access to homemaker, personal care
assistance, transportation and a meal program. These services are provided
by the housing authority and are made available to residents at a low cost.
This is beneficial to some elderly persons who are remaining independent
in their own homes by offering them this type of assistance.
Yesterday’s Children Inc. (667-3028) 360 E. Main
This is an umbrella corporation providing residential, nursing and
day program services to people with developmental disabilities.
Birchwood Center
Health Haven Residence
Surry Road Residence