The Commons At Tall Pines is a nursing home in Belfast, ME, with 53 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. The Commons At Tall Pines offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.
Costs at this community start at $5,554 and range up to $9,000 per month. The average price in the community is $7,277, which is equal to the average price of $ 7,277 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is more than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.8 by an RN and 0.6 by an LPN) and 2.7 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.
The facility provides and emergency call system to ensure the safety of all residents. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information. Apartment-style units are not always available, but this community offers studio/efficiency units and group housing options.
There are three hospitals within 25 miles of The Commons At Tall Pines. The two closest hospitals are Waldo County General Hospital, which is 1.0 miles away, and Penobscot Bay Medical Center, which is 19.0 miles away.
This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 4.
Some of the key amenities available at The Commons At Tall Pines are:
- Activity Center
- Pet Friendly
- Nearby Shopping
- Outdoor Areas