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I think that I would recommend Bella Vista to others. My mom's biggest complaints are about the food and how long they have to sit for the meals, but she does like all of the activities that they have for the residents.... Read more
Bella Vista is a charming independent living community located in Portland, Maine. This pet-friendly community features lovely indoor and outdoor common areas that are designed with comfort in mind. What makes Bella Vista stand out is the on-site management teams, which are there to help ensure that the community meets its standard of service. Bella Vista also offers a unique resident travel program allowing for visits to over 60 other Gracious Retirement communities across the country.
Bella Vista offers a number of convenient services and amenities, including a comfortable bus for scheduled appointments, shopping trips, and other errands. They also regularly plan special excursions to cultural events, day trips, museums, and other places of interest. Other amenities and services include three chef-prepared meals served daily, planned activities and events, weekly housekeeping and linen service, and so much more!
Bella Vista offers a selection of comfortable studios as well as one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchenette options and emergency alert systems. Wheelchair-accessible apartments with accessible bathrooms are available, along with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services.
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A Place for Mom has scored Bella Vista with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Bella Vista has 47 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.
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Very friendly and affordable. No cottages; apts only. No healthcare on site.
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NO. Visited. Developed by Holiday Retirement employee - very much like it.
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Seems to be a very nice place, BUT it's fees are about TWICE Pine Park. It is elegant Apartment living with a non-medical staff. Like H. Hills, if problems occur it's another move to an Assisted Living place.
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Once Mom decided she "might" want to move to Asheville to be closer to us (from South Florida), my husband and I started looking. We contacted A Place for Mom and talked with them about what we thought Mom would like. Bella Vista, among others, was on the list. We looked at two other facilities first; however those were for someone needing more assistance than Mom required. She wanted her own apartment, not just a "room with bath." We went to see and tour Bella Vista and that was that. It was described as a "cruise ship without the water" and that's really close to what it is. It offers one and two bedroom apartments, as well as a studio type, with different floor plans of each. They offered to have mom come up for a week to experience life there, and that's exactly what we did. It was Mother's Day week in 2012. They put her in a lovely apartment, even getting her a special commode seat like she has at home! She met lots of people, even made some friends in that short time. She was sold! She selected a one bedroom apartment with the same floor plan as she was in for her visit (there were only two like that) and the rest is history! We moved her in two months later. She seems very happy here, her life is much simplified. Bella Vista provides 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, and, additionally, they work hard to acknowledge all holidays and special days with special meals and buffets for the residents and their families. They offer lots of different activities, including exercise programs and "day trips" for the residents. The staff goes above and beyond to help all residents and accommodate specials needs and familial concerns. We couldn't be happier that Mom has settled in so well, and that we are able to be close enough to share during this time of her life.
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The Bella Vista visit was wonderful! I met with the Director and we talked a while then toured the brand new facility. Beautiful!! Clean, cheerful and lacking nothing. He showed me three excellent appartments that would more than meet Mom's needs. We had a very nice dinner with two of the residents, who gladly shared their Bella Vista experiences with me and answered many questions. Delightful! The staff at Bella Vista was well trained, cheerful, and friendly. The residents were all happy (not a grump in site!), clearly a testament to excellent living conditions and staff interaction. Good choice!
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It is being built now and will be updated. I don't think that they have Assisted Living at this location which is alright with me.
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Have visited and like very much.
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A Place for Mom has scored Bella Vista 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.
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Call (828) 255-8255 to reach a resident at Bella Vista.
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