Vinalhaven Eldercare Services

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The Ivan Calderwood Homestead is an eight-person assisted living facility that is dedicated to “aging

Moving out of their home has a very different meaning on Vinalhaven than it may elsewhere in the country. Growing old can bring many challenges, most of which are made even more difficult living on a remote island. Doctor visits, acquiring necessary prescriptions and shopping all require a full-day journey to the mainland. Prior to our services, all elderly residents who were no longer able to live independently were forced to leave the island, community and family. Once an individual is put in a care facility off-island, they are removed not only from their home but also from their family and community. Visitors must ride the ferry and either pay for a vehicle ticket or have access to a vehicle on the mainland. Similarly, it is unlikely that elders placed in homes on the mainland will have opportunities to attend family gatherings, visit friends in their home or attend community events. For this reason, many year-round and summer residents of Vinalhaven saw the value in providing services that will prolong an individual’s ability to remain in their own home and, for when they are no longer able to do so, to provide a home on the island where seniors could live. While at the Ivan Calderwood Homestead, elders have the ability to remain in their community while the burden on family is lessened considerably.

10/29/2026

Our Halloween party is tomorrow at 3 for our residents, families and friends! There will be yummy treats, fun games and a backdrop for pictures. Please stop by!!

10/20/2026

A few more Halloween decorations made by the residents!

10/14/2026

Sharing…

10/13/2026

Holly is in Halloween decorating mode! She’s doing a wonderful job. Stop by and see it for yourself!

10/07/2026

Eldercare is now Covid free! Yay! Please feel free to visit anytime. Happy Hour and music today at 4!

09/13/2026

Our phones are back on!!!

09/13/2026

Hi All! Unfortunately, Covid has made an appearance at the Homestead. Please take this into consideration before visiting. Thank you.

09/12/2026

Still no phones at Eldercare. We are working on it, please be patient. Thank you!

09/11/2026

We are changing over our phones today. We will not have phone service until it is completed. Please bear with us. Thank you!

09/08/2026

Our guest chef, Sophie Benzie, made this delicious chicken stew! Thank you Sophie! If you would like to guest chef we would love to have you!

Address

18 Beaver Dam Road
Vinalhaven, ME
04863

Telephone

+12078634600

Website

http://vinalhaveneldercare.org/

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