Long Term Care Options
MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long Term Care (MGRLTC) has served Kennebec Valley's rehabilitation and nursing needs for more than 30 years.
We offer your loved one opportunities and choices that allow them to live to their fullest potential. We provide quality health services for those who require long-term care, short term rehabilitation, memory care, and residential and assisted living. We also provide specialized adult day services.
Click the links to learn more about our Glenridge and Gray Birch locations. An additional facility, the Alzheimer's Care Center in Gardiner, serves individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The Inn at City Hall in Augusta is an assisted living facility offering independent apartments.
Rehabilitation Services
MaineGeneral Medical Center professionals provide onsite physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies tailored to our residents' needs.
We work with the family, as well as residents, to assist in the rehab process and promote independence.
Physician Care
Every resident has access to medical staff who work with the entire team in developing a comprehensive plan of care. Medical staff are available onsite Monday through Friday for immediate access and are on call nights and weekends for emergencies.
Our medical directors specialize in geriatric medicine and rehabilitative and long-term care medicine. The medical team provides a comprehensive admission assessment as well as ongoing evaluations during the resident's stay.
If/when a resident is ready for discharge, a thorough transfer of care summary is provided to the patient's primary care provider to ensure the smoothest transition possible.
Nursing
Licensed professionals provide nursing care around the clock. This group includes certified nursing assistants, medication technicians, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses.
All of these staff members have specific training in skilled rehab and nursing care.
Continuing education keeps our staff up to date on the latest information in the field of geriatric rehabilitation and dementia care.
Care Managers
Our care managers are experienced professionals who advocate, care for and understand the special needs of those who need rehabilitation or long-term care.
The Care Management department will assist in coordinating care and services from admission to discharge planning. Our care managers identify and meet each resident's needs while serving as a liaison between the resident, family and care team.
Personal Services
Residents have access to personal laundry service. Telephone and cable television are available. We have a well-equipped, in-house beauty shop for residents that also is popular with members of the community.
Recreational Activities
Activities are an essential part of residential life at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care.
Our certified activity coordinators and their assistants evaluate individual needs, then develop activities on a group or individual level to meet residents' abilities and interests.
We have a wheelchair-accessible activity vehicles so residents canhave opportunities to leave the facility and participate in various community events. Other activities include:
- Beano
- Bowling
- Craft activities
- Discussion groups
- "Gerobics" (exercise for the elderly)
- Music
- Church services
Admission Information
Please make an appointment with our Admissions team to visit our facilities and learn more about the continuum of long term care and the services available at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long Term Care.
Our Admissions team can be reached by calling 207-621-7100.
Throughout the admissions process our team will be available to answer questions regarding the Maine level of care assessment and any financial concerns you may have.
Discharge Planning
Discharge planning begins upon admission. For all residents, we focus on restorative measures. When discharge is appropriate our interdisciplinary team will work on facilitating a safe discharge.
Other Facilities
The Inn at City Hall in Augusta offers an affordable place to live for individuals who need daily assistance but are not yet ready to give up their independence.
The historic Augusta City Hall building was restored and renovated into 31 assisted-living apartments with unique features preserved throughout the building.
Around-the-clock staff checks with each resident regularly to ensure they receive the services they need.
To learn more, please call Stewart Property Management at (207) 622-1014 or at their website.