The Heron House

Everything we do is anchored in the belief that our elders are the wisest, most valuable among us.

10/21/2025

This month, we had the honor of caring for Rolf during his final chapter of life. Though our time together was brief, his presence touched our home.

Rolf joined us on hospice care, having recently lost his beloved wife, Lorraine, his partner of over 73 years. Together they built a beautiful life and raised two sons. He was a proud veteran and a hardworking mechanic for more than 40 years.

It was our privilege to be trusted with his care and to help ensure his days were peaceful, comfortable, and surrounded by care

At The Heron House, we are constantly reminded that every story is sacred and we are humbled to have been part of Rolf’s. 🕊️

10/17/2025

At The Heron House, some of the most beautiful moments come when we step into the world of our housemates, helping them find comfort, calm, and purpose in the ways that matter most to them.

This week, our dear Marguerite proudly received a “check” for her work watching over the children. Four hours of care, $5 an hour — and the joy on her face said everything. She was tearful, grateful, and spoke about how she’d peeked in on “the children” throughout the night to make sure they were tucked in safely.

Moments like these remind us that purpose doesn’t fade with age, it just changes shape. Sometimes, it’s about joining someone in their version of reality and giving them space to feel needed, helpful, and valued. 🤍

10/14/2025

We’re so grateful for the calm energy and sincere kindness that Steve brings to The Heron House. Gentle, positive, understanding, and adaptive, Steve embodies everything we value in our home. His exceptional cooking and thoughtful approach bring comfort and joy to our housemates every day. 🧑‍🍳

10/13/2025

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10/08/2025

We are endlessly thankful for you, Samantha — for your empathy, your consistency, and the love you bring to our home every single day. ❤️

10/05/2025

It’s difficult to imagine what it must feel like to wake up and not know where you are, or even who you are. To look around and see familiar faces but not recognize them, to sense love and safety but not be able to place why.

We can fill the walls with photos, laughter, and memories. We can play their favorite songs, cook the foods that once brought them comfort, and design every corner to feel like home. But nothing fully takes away the ache of confusion, or the quiet loneliness that comes from feeling lost in your own life.

We can choose to stay silent, to hide behind the sadness that comes with memory loss, or we can speak up. Because this disease is unforgivable. It steals the very essence of the people we love most. And we must continue to fight for them, together, to make every moment as rich and meaningful as it can possibly be.

At The Heron House, we see the emptiness. We feel the pain. But that’s also what allows us to understand, to empathize, and to care more deeply.

So whatever Deanna is thinking in this moment, whether she’s remembering, reaching, or simply wondering, we’re here. To catch her, to keep her safe, to remind her of what matters most, and to ease her worries in any way we can.

Because even when memories fade, love remains. 🤍

10/03/2025

You can find us gossiping on the back patio. 🍁

09/30/2025

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09/28/2025

Guess who’s back tomorrow? Nurse Malichi, now officially Mrs. Roma! 💒

09/25/2025

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09/23/2025

Some people light up a room with their voice, their laughter, their stories. Our caregiver Maya lights up a room in a different way- with gentleness, with steady hands, with the kind of presence that doesn’t need to be loud to be felt.

She is quiet, often under the radar, but she notices everything. The small changes, the unspoken needs, the details that others might miss. Her kindness often arrives silently, in the way she anticipates what someone needs before they even ask, in the way she listens with her whole heart, in the way she makes people feel seen without ever stepping into the spotlight.

There’s a strength in that kind of quiet. A depth in her care, a loyalty in her heart. It’s not the kind of love that shouts, it’s the kind that stays, the kind that lasts, the kind you can lean on when the world feels heavy.

Maya, you are a gift. Not because you demand attention, but because you give yourself so fully to others without asking for it in return. You remind us that sometimes the most extraordinary people are the ones who never try to be, they simply are. 🤍

09/19/2025

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Address

92 US Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME
04110

Telephone

+12077812408

Website

http://heronhousemaine.com/

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