The Heron House

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

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12/16/2025

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I’ve always respected Laura for her independence, her drive, and the way she shows up in the world- as a woman, a CNA, a...
12/13/2025

I’ve always respected Laura for her independence, her drive, and the way she shows up in the world- as a woman, a CNA, and a mom. She carries strength so naturally, and she brings that same steady presence into the care she gives every day.

Yesterday, our newest housemate Amelia moved in at 105 years old. And when I caught sight of this selfie of the two of them together last night, I was reminded just how important our elders are to us.

Laura spends her days caring for older adults, honoring their stories, their dignity, and their lives. And this 105-year-old woman is a lucky one to be cared for by the hands and heart of Laura. Just as Laura is lucky to receive the shared wisdom, history, and quiet lessons that only someone like Amelia can offer.

This is why we do what we do at The Heron House. Connection, respect and care- flowing both ways. 👵👩‍🦳

I spent the day in-house today working on holiday projects, helping process doctor-day orders while Malichi is on vacati...
12/11/2025

I spent the day in-house today working on holiday projects, helping process doctor-day orders while Malichi is on vacation, and just taking in the energy of the home. As always, our team never ceases to amaze me.

All day long you could hear Christmas carols drifting from the living room, see smiles on our caregivers’ faces, and feel the warmth that fills this home no matter what is going on around us. Tours were happening, the doctor was in-house, tasks were being checked off one by one and through it all, our team showed up with the same steady kindness and joy they bring every day.

We’re also right in the middle of our 10 Days of Holidays, where we do a little something special with our team each day. Our housemates love seeing the extra sparkle in the air and there’s just something so meaningful about the holidays here. Even when things aren’t perfect, there is always something beautiful to notice.

Today was a reminder of that. That we can always lean on each other. That goodness can always be found in the middle of the chaos.
And that this team is something truly special.

I'm proud of our team in every way and I'm incredibly thankful for them every single day. 🎄

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12/10/2025

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12/06/2025

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One of our favorite Heron House traditions happens every December. Each year, we spend a cozy morning helping every hous...
12/03/2025

One of our favorite Heron House traditions happens every December.

Each year, we spend a cozy morning helping every housemate get ready for their own holiday photo shoot. A fresh outfit, a little encouragement and lots of smiles, all so we can send a personalized holiday card to their families.

It may seem simple, but for many older adults, traditions become harder to keep as support needs grow. This is one way we help keep those traditions alive. Small moments of joy, pride, and connection that remind our housemates (and their families) just how loved they are.

Here’s to honoring memories, preserving traditions, and celebrating the people who make The Heron House home.🎄

Visits with sweet Frankie. 🐾
12/02/2025

Visits with sweet Frankie. 🐾

Our Director of Nursing captured this beautiful moment of Barbara and I think it feels especially meaningful to see it t...
11/30/2025

Our Director of Nursing captured this beautiful moment of Barbara and I think it feels especially meaningful to see it through her eyes.

One thing I’ve always admired about Malichi is the deep respect she carries for every person in her care. She leads with gentleness, patience, and presence, and now, with her second career in photography woven into the work she does at The Heron House, these small everyday moments become something we get to keep.

A quiet look. A soft expression. A glimpse into a life lived with dignity.

These moments are precious and we’re thankful for the way Mal helps us remember them. 📸

Today, on Small Business Saturday, our hearts feel especially full. A month and a day from now will mark four years sinc...
11/29/2025

Today, on Small Business Saturday, our hearts feel especially full. A month and a day from now will mark four years since Ronnie and I purchased Ledgeview and transformed it into The Heron House, a home built on love, dignity, purpose and truly personalized care.

We have poured our hearts, souls and savings into this home. Every room, every hallway, every corner has been touched with intention and what has grown here has become one of our proudest accomplishments.

While we’re celebrating small businesses across Maine today, we want to take a moment to recognize everyone who has made The Heron House what it is: our team, our housemates, their families and community. All who continue to lean on us, support us, and believe in the work that we do.

There are many well-established, long-standing assisted-living homes across Maine and we respect them all deeply. Today we are especially proud of ours- a small, family-owned home that has made it. A home that thrives because of community trust, unwavering commitment, and the belief that small businesses can change lives.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for trusting us. Thank you for choosing local. And thank you for loving The Heron House the way we do. 🤍

Today, we said goodbye to Jon. It’s a reminder that the world doesn't stop for holidays. Joy, celebration and togetherne...
11/27/2025

Today, we said goodbye to Jon.

It’s a reminder that the world doesn't stop for holidays. Joy, celebration and togetherness happen right alongside loss and sometimes the deepest moments of transition arrive when the rest of the world is moving fast.

We hope with all of our hearts that we helped in offering him a smooth and peaceful transition to whatever comes next. We're holding his family close in our thoughts today.

It is always an honor to walk beside someone at the end of their life. May he rest easy. 🕊️

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Pop and all of us at The Heron House! 🦃🤍

Jasmine works with Affinity Hospice and is the primary nurse who visits The Heron House when our housemates reach the po...
11/25/2025

Jasmine works with Affinity Hospice and is the primary nurse who visits The Heron House when our housemates reach the point in their journey where they need the gentlest, most intentional end-of-life care.

Anyone who has ever watched someone they love decline knows how heavy that season can feel. In our home, we grow attached. We know their routines, their stories, their favorite songs, their daily breakfast order. When their bodies begin to change and they start preparing to leave this realm, it takes something out of all of us. There’s grief, there’s fear, and there’s the quiet ache of knowing we are walking them to a door we can’t follow them through.

That’s where Jasmine becomes such a blessing to our team.

She is the most confident and understanding hospice nurse I have ever worked with. Her presence is steady and grounding. She doesn’t just observe decline, she understands the emotional weight of it, both for the person who is transitioning and for the family and caregivers standing beside them. She listens, she advocates, and she shows up with a kind of strength that feels like someone taking your hand in the dark.

What I cherish most is how naturally she practices in alignment with the values we hold so closely at The Heron House. Jasmine reminds us, even on the hardest days, that our housemates deserve nothing but comfort, gentleness, and dignity in their final chapter, especially when they may be scared or unsure.

She collaborates with our caregivers and works hand-in-hand with our nurse, Malichi, making sure every touch, every medication, every moment is focused on peace. She helps keep us levelheaded when emotions swell, guiding us back to what matters most: honoring a person’s last days with love, presence, and unwavering respect.

We are so grateful for the heart, steadiness, and truth she brings into our home when it matters most. 👩‍⚕️🤍

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92 US Route One
Cumberland Foreside, ME
04110

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