Vinalhaven Eldercare Services

Vinalhaven Eldercare Services 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 liv

e 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.

To celebrate the 25th year anniversary of the Ivan Calderwood Homestead, we will be sharing some fun facts about our his...
06/04/2026

To celebrate the 25th year anniversary of the Ivan Calderwood Homestead, we will be sharing some fun facts about our history over the summer here and in The Wind, tune in!

05/29/2026
Cait Clapham dropped off these gorgeous tulips for the residents and staff today. Thank you Cait!
05/20/2026

Cait Clapham dropped off these gorgeous tulips for the residents and staff today. Thank you Cait!

Join us to celebrate this milestone 🎉
05/14/2026

Join us to celebrate this milestone 🎉

Each resident got to pick a lap blanket from a variety of colors today. Such talent! A very special thank you to Sally C...
03/30/2026

Each resident got to pick a lap blanket from a variety of colors today. Such talent! A very special thank you to Sally Conway!

03/30/2026

Explore our current employment opportunities to pursue a career with and continue the work of the Maine Seacoast Mission.

03/19/2026

Is there a registered dietitian on island? Or one who comes here seasonally? Any info would be appreciated. Please contact Sandi at 863-9980 or send a message. TIA!

The bottle collection station is back up and running! This can now be found outside of the Town transfer station, with 2...
03/13/2026

The bottle collection station is back up and running!

This can now be found outside of the Town transfer station, with 24/7 access from Round the Island Road.

Please know this is the new location of the bottle collection and there is no longer a bottle drop in the parking lot on Main Street.

Thank you for your continued support to Vinalhaven Eldercare

Valentine’s party! Thank you to Dinah and ICMS for the boxes of chocolate for our residents! They were thrilled. ❤️
02/17/2026

Valentine’s party! Thank you to Dinah and ICMS for the boxes of chocolate for our residents! They were thrilled. ❤️

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18 Beaver Dam Road
Vinalhaven, ME
04863

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+12078634600

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