Forest View Manor Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Katherine Thorndike
 ADMIN
  Elizabeth Baker.
 MEDICAL DIR
  Kathy Thorndike.
 NURSE DIR
  Interium Health Care.
 PERSONNEL DIR
  Pat Moreau.
 ADMISSIONS DIR
  Becky Eastman.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Mary Vitten.
 MAINT DIR
  Al Lapina.
 FOOD SERVICES DIR
  Joyce Walsh.
 CONTINUING CARE
  Max res 60
   Entrance fee $6,000
   Avg monthly fees $2,001-$3,000
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms 40
   Semipriv rooms 2
   Priv bath
   Max res 20
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Avg monthly fees $3,001+
 CONGREGATE CARE
  Suite/Apts 20
   Rooms 20
   Avg monthly fees $2,001- $3,000
   Min age 55
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Priv homes 20
   Apts 20
   Entrance fee $6,000
   Avg monthly fees $2,001-$3,000
   Min age 55
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Financial counseling
   Social work/Mental health
   Physical therapy
   Alzheimer's care
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
 NURSING SERVICES
  State-licensed assisted living
 DATE OPENED
  1981
 OWNER TYPE
  Private for-profit
 OWNER
  Elizabeth Baker
    Retirement Homes & Senior Housing

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