Amada Senior Care Southern Maine
Proudly serving families in Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford, Sagadahoc, and York counties
Accredited VA Provider and Trusted Resource for Long-Term Care Insurance Claims
Amelia, Marge and Jami
Our family-run business encompasses three generations of Southern Maine caregivers whose mission of providing the highest-quality care for seniors represents a passion and chosen life’s work. Our matriarch, Marge, enjoyed a long career as a trained caregiver. As a family caregiver, she assists her 94-year-old mother. Jami Smith brings 20-plus years’ of operating room experience at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Her sister, Sara, worked as a CNA and is a longtime caregiver. And college-bound Amelia works part-time as a caregiver. The caregiving team at Amada Southern Maine is dedicated to providing the highest quality of compassionate care so that these valued elders of our communities can enjoy their senior autumn years living safely and independently in their own home.
What Makes Us Outstanding
In a nutshell, training, oversight, accountability, and focus on safety are what distinguishes Amada Southern Maine as a provider of superior care for senior loved ones. We invest a great deal of time and energy into training our caregivers, which in part, is why we have earned the highest rating (A+) from the Home Care Standards Bureau, the industry’s standard-bearer. CLICK HERE to learn what our A+ rating means for families. Moreover, we do regular checks with our senior clients and their families to ensure their individual care needs and preferences are being met. We also regularly conduct performance reviews of our caregivers to confirm they are providing exceptional care and meeting our high standards.
What Makes Us Unique
At Amada Southern Maine, we work diligently and tirelessly to help our clientele of beloved seniors and their families identify funding resources for care, as needed. “How do people afford a caregiver?” is one of the most frequently asked questions we get at Amada Senior Care. Given our expertise in funding resources, long-term care insurance claims and management, and veterans benefits, Amada Southern Maine is perfectly positioned to serve as your resource for essential care information and assistance.
Our family-run business encompasses three generations of Southern Maine caregivers whose mission of providing the highest-quality care for seniors represents a passion and chosen life’s work. Our matriarch, Marge, enjoyed a long career as a trained caregiver. As a family caregiver, she assists her 94-year-old mother. Jami Smith brings 20-plus years’ of operating room experience at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Her sister, Sara, worked as a CNA and is a longtime caregiver. And college-bound Amelia works part-time as a caregiver. The caregiving team at Amada Southern Maine is dedicated to providing the highest quality compassionate care so that these valued elders of our communities can enjoy their senior autumn years living safely and independently in their own home. CLICK HERE to learn what our A+ rating means for families.
What Makes Us Outstanding
In a nutshell, training, oversight, accountability, and focus on safety are what distinguishes Amada Southern Maine as a provider of superior care for senior loved ones. We invest a great deal of time and energy into training our caregivers, which in part, is why we have earned the highest rating (A+) from the Home Care Standards Bureau, the industry’s standard-bearer. Moreover, we do regular checks with our senior clients and their families to ensure their individual care needs and preferences are being met. We also regularly conduct performance reviews of our caregivers to confirm they are providing exceptional care and meeting our high standards.
What Makes Us Unique
At Amada Southern Maine, we work diligently and tirelessly to help our clientele of beloved seniors and their families identify funding resources for care, as needed. “How do people afford a caregiver?” is one of the most frequently asked questions we get at Amada Senior Care. Given our expertise in funding resources, long-term care insurance claims and management, and veterans benefits, Amada Southern Maine is perfectly positioned to serve as your resource for essential care information and assistance.
Amada Caregivers are Trained to Provide Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as:
Bathing
Light Housekeeping
Dressing
Errands/Shopping
Meal Preparation, Feeding
Toileting
Most Non-Medical Assistance
Medication Reminders
Walking, Ambulation
If you or your loved one could use assistance with these or other activities of daily living, we invite you to contact us today for a free Care Needs Consultation with an experienced member of the Amada Senior Care Southern Maine team. Our trained and compassionate caregivers provide the highest-quality, in-home care to seniors living in Bath, Biddeford, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, Portland, Saco, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Topsham, Wells, Westbrook, Windham, Yarmouth, York. We know that each of our clients has unique needs, desires, and budgets, and we are able to customize a care plan ideal for each situation.
Our personal involvement doesn’t simply end with caregiver placement. We also monitor our caregivers and regularly check in with clients and their families to ensure that we are doing all we can to help them live safer, happier, and more fulfilled lives.
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Experts
Review Policies and Verify Benefits
Long-term care insurance can help you or your loved one get the senior care you deserve, but it’s important that you understand your policy and what it entitles you to. We will help you make sense of your LTCi policy and verify your benefits so you can be sure you are using them to your greatest advantage.
Process Claims and Submit Paperwork
The experts at the Amada LTCi Resource Center will walk you through the completion of claims forms and other paperwork, which can help you get quality senior care more quickly.
Your Personal LTCi Advocates
Members of our Amada family never need to feel stuck waiting on hold to speak with a representative of their LTCi carrier. We have built professional relationships with most carriers and administrators, and are happy to call our contacts directly to advocate for you.
Benefit Assignments and Payment Monitoring
We will help you use your LTCi benefits most effectively by assigning them to a care plan specific to your unique needs. We can also take over payment monitoring or even bill your LTCi carrier directly, so you have one less thing to worry about.
“We are passionate about helping you meet your needs or those of a loved one while also bringing comfort to your home.”
Peter Light
“We are passionate about helping you meet your needs or those of a loved one while also bringing comfort to your home.”
Peter Light, Co-Director
Amada Southern Maine
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Working with Amada has been life changing for myself and my family.. I prior experience taking care of my Grandmother but Amada has given me so much opportunity to not only fulfill my Dream Job but also allows plenty of room for advancement and opportunities.. I am beyond grateful to this company . The owners not only care about the clients they truly care about their staff as well. I have never worked for a company that actually goes the extra mile.. you are not just a client or employee you are family at Amada
In almost a year of service we’ve come to think of Amada as family. They are always working with us to make sure we have the best fit as our care needs evolve. They are always flexible when we have short notice need or adjustments beyond our usual coverage times. Highly recommended
Working at Amada Senior Care is rewarding - twofold. 1. From support staff to Executive Director, everyone is compassionate and caring from training to scheduling. I’ve never worked in such a supportive work environment. The gratitude shown by Peter, Sara and the rest of the team is heartwarming. 2. Being a care giver is most rewarding, especially getting to know the client, their families, etc. Our presence truly does make a difference, whether it’s a busy full day or just sitting with them and listening. This job has opened doors for me that I didn’t know existed and I am grateful.
I have been in and out of the nursing profession for about 35 years. Now that I am retired I thought I would try home care. The first company I tried was not very good. Then I tried Amanda. The communication and support from staff is excellent. There support made me a success with my client and the family very happy. When am sent into small towns I feel safe knowing I am not alone., the staff is always a phone call away. Sometimes I need to head go out side to connect but when I do they always answer. This is an amazing staff.
I came to Amada just over a year ago and it was the best decision I could have made. The compassion and support I have received as an employee are untouchable. I am not just seen as an employee rather as a person and everything that comes with me. The agency treats their employees like family and provides a higher level of support that I’ve had from any other agency.
Kind and understanding staff that continue to go above and beyond even years later. It's not just a job for them.
We looked at a number of places and once your company came to meet with us, we chose your company for in home services over a facility. The caregiver assigned to my mom was awesome and my mom was extremely fond of her! My mom had a good life and I am so thankful for Amada for making her so comfortable. Everyone was so professional and caring!
I am extremely impressed after working for Amada Senior Care for several months. From the start, I felt like I am a part of the team. The staff is super supportive and communication is easy. As for the clients that I care for, they always have good things to say about Amada. I'm happy to recommend Amada Senior Care for employment and for the best home care!
What can I say? The care and compassion were outstanding for my mom! The girls who came were loving, compassionate, helpful and attentive and also funny!!!! I loved their senses of humor and it really helped when Mom's health went downhill. One caregiver was here the morning that Mom passed and she washed her face and brushed her hair before my siblings got here. And the other caregiver came with a bouquet of flowers and tears. They were family when they started and they're still family!
OMG! The people from Amada Senior Care are second to none! They are fun, professional, compassionate, positive, they go the extra mile, after mile, after mile.....they understand that care giving is not a cookie cutter job. They will, and do, find the right person for you and your loved ones. My mom went from having care givers to having the care givers and hospice. One care giver, Jamie, was here when Mom passed. She got Mom all cleaned up and hair brushed for when my siblings got here. My sister called the other care giver, Samantha, and she came down also. With flowers and tears. ...I honestly cannot say how much I love these people. In such a trying time, they made life so much easier and they even made Mom's passing a beautiful part of life's process. I already have them in line for when I need help with my dad.
Senior Housing Advising
When seniors or their loved ones begin to feel that they require more support than in-home care and assistance with basic ADLs, it may be time to consider transitioning to an assisted living community.
This is an emotional decision for everyone involved, and our goal at Amada Senior Care in Southern Maine is to guide families through the placement process with wisdom, empathy, and competence.
For some seniors, an assisted living community, typically offering non-complex medical services, may be a good fit. Others may require a bit more support and may be better served in a nursing home or different type of care community.
The team at Amada Senior Care Southern Maine has years of experience with senior care in Bath, Biddeford, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Kennebunkport, Ogunquit, Portland, Saco, Sanford, Scarborough, South Portland, Topsham, Wells, Westbrook, Windham, Yarmouth, York. As a result, we have deep knowledge of all local care communities and can make sure our clients find the ideal placement to suit their care needs, locations, lifestyles, and budgets.
We also rely on our extensive experience to help our clients make full use of all benefits available to them, including veterans’ benefits and Long-Term Care Insurance benefits. The costs of assisted living may intimidate many families, but we can help them make financial decisions with confidence. To further ease cost concerns, the Amada Southern Maine team is pleased to offer its placement services free of charge.
When in-home care is no longer ideal for our clients, we are honored to guide them through this next phase. Our specialty is referring seniors to the right community or placement for them, which may include:
- Assisted living communities
- Large and small communities
- Independent living communities
- Board and care homes
- Adult family homes
- Senior care homes
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Alzheimer/dementia communities
Many of our veterans, their spouses, and their families may not be aware of their potential eligibility for financial assistance from the government. At Amada Senior Care Southern Maine, we are dedicated to helping individuals eligible for VA Aid and Attendance benefits and other forms of financial support take full advantage of these resources.
To learn more about Aid and Attendance and other benefits for veterans, please
How is Aid and Attendance Eligibility Determined?
1. Military Service
- A minimum of 90 days of active duty, with at least one of those days during wartime.
- Must not have been dishonorable discharged.
2. Personal Care Needs
- Applicant must currently require assistance with activities of daily living, such as walking, eating, toileting, or dressing.
3. Income
- Majority of applicant’s income must currently be spent on care expenses.
- The percentage of income currently spent on care will determine the benefits they receive.
4. Assets
- The VA will determine an acceptable threshold for applicants’ assets.
- Determination of financial assets will depend upon age and financial need.
How VA Aid and Attendance Benefits can Help You:
Through the use of VA benefits, seniors gain more financial flexibility for their care plans and potential placements. This may include:
- More in-home care.
- The community of their choice.
- Benefits paid monthly with no repayment required.
- Benefits are paid directly to claimants by the United States Treasury and are tax-free.