ACCOMMODATIONS

We are all just walking each other home. - Ram Dass

The Comforts of Home

The Aroostook House of Comfort was designed with both patients and families in mind. This state-of-the-art facility provides an atmosphere of peace, comfort, and tranquility in a home-like setting. Amenities include a private patient suite, access to a living room and sitting areas, fully equipped kitchen, children’s playroom, laundry room, conference room, chapel and meditation room, gardens and a large gazebo, as well as several outdoor seating areas.

Private Patients Suites

Patient bed with bedside controls and nurse call button
Reclining chair, nightstand, and closet
TV with cable and DVD player
Alcove with pull-out sofa bed
Kitchenette with microwave, sink, and mini refrigerator
Private ADA accessible bathroom with roll-in shower

Meals & Kitchen Facilities

We are grateful for the Comfort Food Memorial Fund established by the family of Dr. William F. Bergen. This allows us to provide nourishment to patient’s families and caregivers. Volunteers and staff may assist with meal preparation for patients and family members. Snacks and beverages are available in the dining room self-service area. Visitors are also permitted to bring food to keep in patient suites.

Visitor Information

Visiting Hours

We appreciate the vital role family and friends play in the care and comfort of our patients. We ask that everyone sign in at the front desk and an adult must accompany children under the age of 12. There are no limits to the number of visitors allowed in the building at a time per patient. Overnight visitors are limited to one in certain circumstances as approved by the Medical Director and Manager. All guests should self-monitor symptoms. They should not be ill with colds, flu, sore throat, cough, or any contagious condition and must follow infection control policies. If a patient prefers to limit company, please let the nursing staff or house volunteer know. They can help manage visitor flow. Visiting hours and regulations are subject to change along with current CDC and facility guidelines.

Covid-19 Facility Guidelines

The Aroostook House of Comfort wants to ensure that our patients, volunteers, staff, and community are safe from Covid-19. We take every precaution within our facility to avoid exposure and take preventive actions daily to stop the spread of the virus. We are following the guidelines issued by the CDC to help minimize any potential health risks. The visitation policy is subject to change at the discretion of the administration for staff and patient safety based on disease transmission rates and risk for illness. We have implemented a visitor screening process with the following policies below.

Visitors will be required to wear a medical-grade mask if they have:

Signs of respiratory illness (with or without fever) such as congestion, cough, runny nose, and sore throat
Have been diagnosed with a respiratory illness (COVID-19, flu, etc.)
Had a known exposure to COVID-19 (within 7-10 days)

Additional policies include:

There is no limit on number of visitors
Currently, visitors are allowed in the common areas, including the kitchen and dining area
Visiting hours are 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Building Access

The main entrance is the best means for entering and exiting the building as many of our other entrances are fitted with an alarm system for patient safety. Please ask a staff member or volunteer for more details on building access or for special circumstances.

Wifi & Cell Phone Use

Laptop computers, tablets, and cell phones are permitted. Complementary wireless internet is available, and a computer is provided in the living room area. Use of cellular phones is permitted in all areas of the hospice house, except in the chapel. As a courtesy, please speak in a low voice and set the ringer to vibrate or low. To protect the privacy of others, please do not take pictures or video within the hospice house without consent.

Smoke-Free Campus

The Aroostook House of Comfort is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is not permitted on our grounds.

Spiritual Care

To request a chaplain, visit or to contact a spiritual advisor of your choice, please notify the nurse or contact the chaplain directly at 207-764-9413. Our beautiful chapel is available to patients and families at any time.

Pets & Service Animals

We welcome patient’s service animals or pets. However, if they pose a health risk, are not housebroken, or are out of control, we may ask that other arrangements be made.

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What People Say About Us

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“From the moment the Aroostook House of Comfort hospice team got involved, we felt such a load lifted from our shoulders. So many people were involved in so many helpful ways. Her medications, personal care, pain control. All the things that we could not adequately do anymore. She now had qualified, competent, caring, and gifted people to care for her. We are still so moved and touched by the kindness and compassion of everyone involved.”

Lillian Goughan

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“My father lived at the Aroostook House of Comfort for 13 days before he passed. Dad and the family were welcomed on arrival. Dr. Jones was there to greet Dad and meet with the family. My father was treated every day with kindness and compassion. Our family felt welcome, and we were there daily. This is the most wonderful place, and we are so blessed to have it in our area.”

Ruthann Weeks

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