The Park Danforth
The Park Danforth has luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living.
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME. We offer various degrees of assistance depending on your lifestyle, personal preferences, and medical needs. We welcome you to ca
17/09/2024
16/09/2024
Meet Jessica Ennis, the new Director of Marketing and Business Development at The Park Danforth. Jessica lives in Lyman with her husband, 2 dogs and a cat and comes to us from Northern Light Health. Fun fact about Jessica, she enjoys live music and classic cars. Welcome Jessica!
08/09/2024
Happy Grandparents Day
02/09/2024
Happy Labor Day from all of us at The Park Danforth
28/08/2024
The Park Danforth….. there is a reason we have a waiting list! Call today to arrange your personalized tour!
27/08/2024
“In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: it goes on.” Robert Frost
23/08/2024
“One day you will look back and see that all along, you were
blooming.”
-Morgan Harper Nichols
20/08/2024
19/08/2024
🌟 Join Our Team as a Life Enrichment Assistant at The Park Danforth!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors? Do you have a flair for planning fun and engaging activities? We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Life Enrichment Assistant to join our team!
What You'll Do: 🎉 Plan and facilitate exciting cultural, educational, and social activities. 🚌 Drive our residents to various events and outings (valid Maine driver’s license required). 🤝 Build positive relationships with residents and community partners. 📅 Help distribute our event calendar and promote activities. 🎥 Capture fun moments with our Meevo video equipment for in-house TV. 💡 Bring fresh ideas to ensure our residents are always entertained and engaged.
What We Need:
✔️ High School diploma.
✔️ Clean driving record.
✔️ Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
✔️ One year of experience working with seniors preferred.
✔️ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
🏋️ Lifting/Carrying – 20% (up to 25 pounds)
If you’re ready to bring joy and enrichment to our community, apply today! https://parkdanforth.com/careers/
Let’s create unforgettable experiences together.
After a particularly challenging week in the Dining Services Department (due to a temperamental dishwashing machine), Reid Snyder, Executive Chef, Lorri Sommer, CEO, Mandy Yates, Senior Director of Resident Experience and Michelle DiSotto, Human Resources Manager, decided to surprise the dining services staff with an “appreciation bomb”. Thank you for all you do!! Another reason why The Park Danforth is the right place, the right choice…… and a great place to work!
16/08/2024
Kelly Hartman, our Director of Resident Services could not resist one of the big blue balls used in our drumming exercise program. Drumming is just one of our wellness programs. We also enjoy Tai Chi, Zumba and Chair Yoga!
15/08/2024
WE ARE HIRING!!!
Join the award-winning team at The Park Danforth, recognized as the best of 207 in Senior Living and Assisted Living!
Are you a dedicated food server with a passion for customer service, reliability, and building meaningful connections with older adults? If so, we invite you to become part of our team. Located in the heart of Portland, our senior living community offers top-notch dining experiences and service to our residents.
We have openings for food servers in our main dining room during various shifts:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more information or to apply follow this link https://parkdanforth.com/careers/
14/08/2024
“Art is not a thing; it’s a way” Elbert Hubbard
13/08/2024
Rainbow over The Park Danforth. Photo provided by an anonymous donor. Thank you whoever you are!
12/08/2024
A bird's eye view of our vibrant community! For an up close view, call our Sales & Marketing office to schedule a tour 797-7710
09/08/2024
The downside of having a waitlist is that you can't move nto The Park danforth TODAY! The silver lining is that you will have time to make all the necessary arrangements for your move with out the pressure. Experience the peace of mind that comes with joining our waitlist. Come and see why The Park Danforth is The Right Place & The Right Choice!
08/08/2024
Our resident table gardens were abundant with veggies, flowers and herbs this season. There's always room for our resident gardeners to continue to grow at The Park Danforth! #
07/08/2024
Who says we don't have fun at The Park Danforth???? NO ONE, that's who!
05/08/2024
"The fact that we offer both market rate and subsidized housing as well as assisted living, not only increases the safety nets for our residents, but, I believe, it helps to create a richer, more engaging community. There is a place for you at The Park Danforth" Albert L'Etoile, Director of Marketing & Admissions
02/08/2024
We offer multiple exercise programs at The Park Danforth including drumming, Tia Chi and Yoga. Each has their own benefits, exspecially for older adults. To learn more about the benefits of Yoga for seniors, enjoy this article from mmlearn! https://training.mmlearn.org/blog/nine-benefits-of-yoga-for-seniors
01/08/2024
This is Senior Living at its best! Everything you've heard about The Park Danforth is true. There is a reason we have a waitlist. Come and see why the members of our waitlist feel it is worth the wait.
31/07/2024
Its courtyard season at The Park Danforth....a slice of tranquility in an otherwise bustling neighborhood. Schedule a tour and see this oasis for yourself!
25/07/2024
5 Ways to Cope With the News
How to Manage “Headline Anxiety”
With breaking news constantly flooding media channels, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Somber stories, headlines and notifications are taking a toll on mental health.
Michael S. Ziffra, MD, a Northwestern Medicine psychiatrist, offers tips for avoiding triggers and helping manage headline stress.
1. Avoid triggering topics in the news.
2. Limit your news consumption.
3. Be cognizant of your social media use.
4. Practice good stress management.
5. Understand that it’s normal.
If you find that your stress about the news is affecting your activities of daily living, talk to your primary care provider.
To enjoy the complete article by Dr. Ziffra https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/Ways-to-Cope-With-the-News
24/07/2024
What Are the Benefits of Hugging?
Hugs can have health benefits, including reducing fear, stress, and pain. They may also support immune and cardiovascular health. #
https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits
23/07/2024
Our boutique style assisted living program on Clark's Terrace comes complete with cozy nooks to visit or enjoy a good book. If you are looking for a personalized, engaging and supportive assisted living program, look no further. Call 207 797-7710 to get more information or to arrange for a tour.
22/07/2024
1. Age doesn't determine success.
The founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Harland David Sanders (a.k.a. Colonel Sanders), started Kentucky Fried Chicken at the age of 65!
2. We lose a few bones along the way.
We are born with 350 bones in our skeleton. Over the course of time and during our aging process, our bones fuse together leaving us with 206 bones as adults.
3. Seniors hold the most voting power.
When it comes to voting in the United States, those 60 and over cast more ballots than any other age group.
For more interesting facts on aging, follow this link
https://www.seniorly.com/resource-center/health-and-lifestyle/did-you-know-facts-for-seniors
19/07/2024
HOT SOUP CAN COOL YOU DOWN???? Eating hot soup on a hot day can actually help cool you down. When you eat hot food, your body temperature increases, which triggers your body to sweat more. As the sweat evaporates, your body becomes cooler. Spicy soups, like Mexican street corn soup, can be especially effective because spicy foods like peppers can make you sweat more. Bone broth can also help replenish nutrients you might have lost through sweat
Our Story
At The Park Danforth, we have luxurious, attractive apartments available for seniors who are looking for premier retirement communities with independent living or assisted living. Now is your time to relax, so make The Park Danforth your retirement home in Portland, ME, where we offer various degrees of assistance depending on your lifestyle, personal preferences, and medical needs. We welcome you to call us at (207) 797-7710 to schedule a visit and learn more about the different services that we offer. Our friendly, professional staff looks forward to meeting with you. The Park Danforth has the knowledgeable staff, high quality services, and comfortable living arrangements you deserve. We offer a caring touch to make the transition as easy as possible for you.
The History of Our Retirement Community
Our retirement community was founded by a group of philanthropic Portland businessmen. They realized that there were many elderly mariners and craftsmen unable to return to their homes in the area. These businessmen established The Park Danforth, on the corner of Park and Danforth Streets, as a residence for these senior citizens. Creating a warm and friendly environment in a house previously owned by a sea captain named Cutter, these founders provided quality housing and care to these residents. They helped seniors continue enjoying their lives and engaging in productive activities. Our location and facilities may have changed, but our commitment to loving and secure senior living has stayed the same.
The Park Danforth provides the highest quality standards in assisted living, independent living, and senior housing to the elders of Portland, ME. As times have changed, we have changed, in order to meet the ever evolving needs of our retirement community. Just like the vision of our founder, we make it our duty to provide a friendly and appealing retirement home to enhance the lives of our residents.
Welcome to Our Independent Living Community!
Welcome to The Park Danforth, personalized senior living since 1881. We provide seniors with a fulfilling lifestyle that promotes and supports independence. Our independent living community's environment offers high quality housing and services designed to improve the quality of life of our residents while respecting personal dignity and individuality. Our assisted living community allows you to enjoy your life while everything at home is taken care of. Senior housing comes with many benefits, including the following:
Your choice of floor plan
Market rate or federally-assisted apartments
Prompt apartment repairs
Month-to-month rent
Visitors at any time of day
Friends and family welcome to stay overnight
Convenient location
Two parking spots for your personal use
Snow removal
Your choice of fresh, quality meals
Your pets (with a pet security deposit)
Emergency staff member available 24-hours a day
While living in our retirement communities, you can enjoy the benefits of independent living with a variety of luxuries and amenities and the freedom from homeownership and maintenance. You can enjoy independence while having the safety and security of our emergency personnel at the front desk at all times. Our independent living community is conveniently located in Portland, ME within walking distance from a variety of local shops, recreational facilities, and churches so that you can keep up with your favorite activities and pastimes.
Need a higher level of assistance?
It is alright if you’re having more difficulty getting around the house and running errands. At The Park Danforth, you will receive the daily support that you need with our assisted living community. Whether it is you or a loved one joining our assisted living community, we would be happy to discuss your level of care. Our staff can be as involved as you like. We are always here to give you a helping hand with housekeeping, personal care, transportation, medication, and nursing supervisions. Making the choice to leave your home can be a difficult one to manage, but you can make the transition easier by taking the time to find the right home with us at The Park Danforth.
The Perks and Programs of The Park Danforth
We have 160 apartments in our community and provide a full list of services and programs that offer seniors a fulfilling lifestyle while fostering independence. We schedule a variety of activities for you to sample and choose from based on the season and popular demand. We offer stage performances and book clubs for those who are into the arts or Tai Chi and exercise to help you stay fit. Our activities are meant to keep you mentally and physically active. Feel free to join in and try something new! The Park Danforth provides meals, social activities, and transportation to our residents. Our goal is to make senior citizens feel like they are at home.
Do you like to stay active and enjoy the outdoors? Whether you are interested in taking a trip to a shopping center, going out to lunch, or visiting a park, our knowledgeable and experienced staff members will happily help you find a fun and enjoyable adventure. Whatever activities you choose, our warm and friendly environment encourages members of our retirement community to renew old friendships and create new ones! Every day will bring new and exciting possibilities. You never know what tomorrow will bring!
At The Park Danforth, we treat you like family. You’ll be glad you made the choice to live here. Call us today at (207) 797-7710 to schedule a visit to our beautiful senior housing. The highly regarded staff members of The Park Danforth will make your experience as pleasant and comfortable as possible. We would be happy to help in any way.
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