MGRLTC at Glenridge
MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Long Term Care at Glenridge specializes in Memory Care services. We provide skilled nursing, rehabilitation and long-term care to residents with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Our dedicated staff is specially trained, so you'll experience relationship-based, high-quality care. They will work with you to promote health and wellness by knowing your history, choices and goals. You’ll feel honored, respected and valued.
Glenridge has received an overall rating of 5 stars on Nursing Home Compare. This public rating by CMS indicates that the facility is significantly above average based on health inspections, staffing and quality scores.
Our Facility
Glenridge is located on a quiet street on the east side of Augusta. The grounds are nicely landscaped to take advantage of our secluded, tree-lined site.
Our building is arranged to meet the special needs of people with dementia. Glenridge is a secured facility where residents live in one of three "neighborhoods" that feature a home environment with a soothing and calming atmosphere.
Glenridge has many spaces available for residents and family to take advantage of the outdoors. We have an enclosed atrium for outdoor activities and several solariums for family visits and social gatherings.
The facility has a paved walking path circling the exterior of the building and a paved patio area directly off the Community Center in front of the building.
Activities
Some of the activities and special ways in which we care for residents include:
- Annual activities:
- Petting zoo on the facility grounds
- Antique car show
- Resident- and family-themed BBQs
- Christmas parties
- Veterans Day grogram honoring our veterans
- Weekly outings to Maine locations that include:
- Local restaurants
- Lighthouses
- Casco Bay Mail Boat Run
- Mt. Battie (Camden)
- Shopping trips
- Live music at the facility several times each week
- Church services, including non-denominational services and Catholic Mass
- Music and Memory Program: Music playlists specific to individual residents on an iPod for the resident’s personal use
- A "This is ME" display showcasing residents' life achievements that is updated regularly
- Community care assistants' one-on-one visits with residents
Infection Control
Glenridge remains committed to the health and safety of all residents and staff. We continue to follow CDC guidelines for prevention and response to illnesses like COVID-19 and influenza.
Family Support Services
Family members are very important members of our caregiving team at Glenridge. Our facility offers a Family and Friends Support Group the third Wednesday of each month.
Our care management team also is available to facilitate FaceTime and other visits using technology for families separated by time or distance.
Respite Care Program
Are you a caregiver? We take care of our community members who lovingly care for their relatives at home but may need a break from time to time.
Our Respite Care Program provides loved ones with a safe and caring environment for a limited stay. This visit can range from a weekend to 30 days.
Our Team
The Glenridge staff receives extensive training in caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. We update our training every year. Our staff includes:
- Registered nurses onsite 24/7
- Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and primary nurses with dedicated assignments
- Social workers experienced in helping families and residents
- Physical, occupational and speech therapists with special training
- Onsite medical providers who are dedicated to caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia
Comfort Care at Glenridge
Glenridge is home to a five-bed comfort and palliative care community. This service supports patients who require specialty-level support for end-stage illness in a nursing-supervised setting.
This wing is overseen by our director of Palliative Care and patients are cared for by medical providers, nurses, aides and therapists who are specially trained in hospice and palliative care.
Comfort Care is compassionate, specialized and symptom-focused. It affirms life and regards disease progression as a natural process. Comfort Care provides a treatment option for patients and families as goals of medical care change from finding a cure to alleviating the burden of disease by maintaining or enhancing independence and health.
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers at Glenridge and what they add to our residents' lives and our program. Volunteers can help in many ways, including:
- Helping with activities or outings
- Providing companionship to residents
- Leading small discussion or activity groups
- Coordinating projects
- Providing entertainment
- Pet visitation
To learn more about volunteering at Glenridge, please call (207) 626-1243.