Home healthcare is designed for people who are returning home from a hospital or facility due to illness, injury, surgical procedure, or chronic disease. In some cases, your doctor may refer you directly. The goal of the service is to help you regain independence and to ensure you are safe within the home.

Home Care is non-medical services designed to assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) for long-term care patients so they can remain safe and comfortable at home.

Hospice care is specialized care for people diagnosed with terminal illness, with supportive services for their families and caregivers. Anyone who a doctor believes has a life expectancy of six months or less and who has stopped all curative treatment is eligible for hospice care to be provided at home.

Palliative care is an extra layer of support to assist patients with serious illness and their families by anticipating, preventing and treating physical, emotional and spiritual discomfort. Palliative care is appropriate at any stage of illness and can occur at the same time as you are undergoing medical treatment.

Behavioral Health Services are delivered to individuals, couples, and families to support a range of life stressors and challenges, including but not limited to mental health disorders, relational skill development, independent living, and more. All our services are delivered by highly trained professional staff.

• Nursing care
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Assistance with personal hygiene and medication management
• Connection to community resources
• Specialized education
• Telehealth monitoring
• Volunteer assistance with grocery shopping and transportation to medical appointments

• Personal care: assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing and mobility (ADL)
• Light housekeeping: Laundry, dishes, vacuuming and mopping
• Medication reminders
• Meal preparation
• Companion Care

• Pain and symptom management
• Hygiene and personal care
• Emotional support, counseling
• Spiritual support to the patient and their loved ones
• Companionship provided by volunteers
• Music, massage, pet and other therapies
• Bereavement support for family members

• Increase patient/family understanding of the illness and what to expect
• Clarify what matters most to the patient at various stages of the illness
• Educate about complex medical care choices
• Assist with complex healthcare decision-making
• Help the patient define quality of life
• Document patient wishes
• Recommend symptom management strategies

• Outpatient Counseling, Individuals, Couples, Families, Veterans
• Children’s Targeted Case Management
• Section 21/29 Adult Home and Community Integration Support Services and Day Programs
• Section 28 Rehabilitative and Community Support Services for Children
• Community Care Team and HOME Support Services

If you could benefit from any of our home healthcare services, talk with your primary care physician or attending doctor about having a referral made to Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, or call our Intake Team at 207.777.7740.

If you could benefit from any of our home care services, please call us at 207.777.7740 to learn more.

Once a terminal diagnosis has been given, speak with your doctor about starting hospice care with Androscoggin. Many people wait too long before seeking services; however, it is most beneficial for patients and their families if home hospice care begins right away. To get started call our Intake Team at 207.777.7740.

Palliative care can occur at any stage of your illness, so waiting is not necessary. Speak with your doctor and request a palliative care consultation from Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, or call our Intake Team at 207.777.7740.

For more information please email referral@androscoggin.org or call 207-777-7740 and ask for referrals.