Birch Bay Retirement Village

08/20/2025

Stylist Christine Gray offers professional salon services to the Birch Bay community, including haircuts, manicures, and pedicures. All services are available by appointment, and standard service fees apply. The salon is also open to the public. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 288-8014.

08/18/2025

We are proud to announce our Birch Bay Retirement Village Employee of the Year – Stephen Lewis! Stephen Lewis is the steady, compassionate heartbeat of Birch Bay Retirement Village’s Safe Harbor unit. As a CRMA, he brings professionalism, empathy, and leadership to every shift. Whether helping a resident through grief or lending a hand to his coworkers, Stephen goes above and beyond in ways both big and small. His kindness leaves a lasting impression; one resident simply summed it up: “He is wonderful.” And he truly is. We are honored to celebrate Stephen as the 2025 Birch Bay Retirement Village Employee of the Year!

08/08/2025

We love our staff! They are appreciated S’MORE than they know! Thanks to Melissa, Emma and the Employee Activities Commitee they will enjoy a sweet treat this weekend!

08/04/2025

We now have openings for new members! Call today 207-288-8014

We now have openings for new members! Call today! 288-8014

08/03/2025

Coming soon: a lobby design! Proud to partner with Differentiate ME LLC , Lisa Richards.

08/01/2025

We are pleased to welcome visiting artist and Maine Naturalist Karen Zimmerman!

07/30/2025

Our Don & Beth Straus Adult Day Program now has openings for new members! Call 288-8014 x 5211 for more information.

07/30/2025

Straus Center member Rose shared a memory of an ice cream parlor in her Michigan hometown. A tradition that began in childhood with her parents and continued with her own family and friends. The shop was famous for its playful ice cream challenge, featuring a towering mountain of 21 scoops and toppings. Our team decided to recreate this memory to celebrate Rose's birthday at Birch Bay Retirement Village. The joy on her face was priceless!

Creating joyful moments with the members of our Day Program is what we do best. Could your loved one benefit from an Adult Day Program? Call to learn more. 288-8014 x 5211

07/29/2025

Could you or someone you know benefit from our Caregiver Support Group? Please share and help spread the word!

07/28/2025

Lisa Small, BSN, stepped into the role of Interim Director of Health Services at Birch Bay Retirement Village in July of 2025. With over two decades of nursing experience and a deep commitment to compassionate care, Lisa brings exceptional leadership and clinical expertise to our community during this transitional period.

Lisa’s passion for nursing began in childhood and led her to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Husson College in 2002. Her diverse career includes roles on a medical-surgical floor, Night Nursing Supervisor, and Director of Obstetrics and ICU at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital. She also served as a staff nurse at the Cooper-Gilmore Clinic, where she worked alongside Katie Lawson, FNP.

In 2022, Lisa joined Beacon Hospice as a Case Manager and was later promoted to Clinical Manager. She became part of the Birch Bay Retirement Village team in November 2023, continuing her collaboration with Beacon Hospice and Katie Lawson, NP. Throughout her career, Lisa has built strong relationships across the healthcare community, which she brings to her leadership at Birch Bay.

Her clinical background, team-oriented approach, and dedication to high-quality care make her a valued leader and caregiver within our community. Thank you for your contributions to the Birch Bay community!

07/25/2025

This week we bid farewell to Joy Hatfield, Director of Health Services. A large reception was held in her honor and was well-attended by staff and residents. Joy, we wish you all the best and thank you for your dedication and service to the Birch Bay community.

07/23/2025

How does our garden grow? It was finally time to gather the first bounty of the seaaon from our community garden!