Mooring at The Downs is a specialized assisted living facility located in Scarborough, Maine, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals living with dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and other forms of progressive memory loss. Unlike traditional institutional care and nursing home models, The Mooring offers personalized, resident-centric care in a home-like setting. The facility was developed over a decade by a team of memory care consultants, with every aspect tailored to the needs of memory care clients. The layout and aesthetic of The Mooring are focused on minimizing transitional anxiety and providing a familiar and comfortable environment for housemates.
Each resident at The Mooring has their own private living space, allowing them to personalize their surroundings with familiar furniture and belongings. The community spaces are designed to feel like home, with an open family kitchen, dining area, and comfortable living room. Natural light fills the space, with views of a secure patio and backyard where housemates can enjoy supervised exploration and relaxation. The staff at The Mooring are carefully selected and trained to provide exceptional care, with staff-to-resident ratios among the highest in the industry.
The Mooring offers personalized programming that draws on familiarity and reinforces a sense of relevance for housemates. Family input is encouraged, and housemates have access to events and activities of special significance to them. The staff members at The Mooring are committed to providing meaningful work and a satisfying work environment, leading to high staff retention and strong relationships with residents and their families. Every member of the staff is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and receives training in the Positive Approach™ to Care curriculum, ensuring a consistent and person-centered approach to caregiving. The Mooring at The Downs is a place where housemates can feel at home while receiving specialized care that preserves their individuality, dignity, and autonomy.