Admissions at Lakewood Healthcare Center
Planning for a hospital discharge, a rehab stay, long-term nursing care, or memory care? It's a lot to sort out. Call (207) 873-5125, and our admissions team will walk you through it one step at a time.
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220 Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville, ME 04901Hours
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
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adminlakewood@firstatlantic.com
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The Admissions Process
Reach Out
Get in Touch With Our Team
Call us, send a message below, or ask the hospital discharge planner to contact us directly. Someone from our team will talk through what your family member needs and where things stand on openings.
Assess
Reviewing Care and Coverage
We review the care needed and check insurance before admission, so your family knows which level of care fits and how it will be paid for.
Visit
Come Tour the Property
Families are welcome to visit and see Lakewood for themselves. Take your time, and ask about anything that matters to your family.
Welcome
Settling In
Once your loved one has moved in, our social workers are here to help with any remaining paperwork and financial questions, including MaineCare applications. Families are invited to help shape their loved one's care plan, and the care team will let you know if anything significant changes.
Paying for Care
Lakewood Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, most Medicare Advantage plans, MaineCare, private insurance, long-term care insurance, and private pay. Our admissions team can review coverage with you before any decision is made.
Private Pay
Residents and families paying privately work directly with our admissions team on billing. Call us for current rates.
Medicare & MaineCare (Medicaid)
Medicare can cover a skilled nursing or rehab stay after a qualifying hospital stay. Most Medicare Advantage plans are accepted; call to confirm yours. MaineCare can cover long-term care for residents who qualify, and our social workers can help with MaineCare applications.
Private Insurance
We accept private insurance. Our admissions team can check the plan's coverage.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance can be used toward care. What it covers depends on the policy.
Send Us a Message
Admissions FAQ
Call (207) 873-5125 or send the form above. If your loved one is in the hospital, the discharge planner can contact us directly.
Openings change from week to week. Call (207) 873-5125, and admissions will tell you what's available now and what to expect next.
Yes, we welcome families to come tour the property. Call or use the form to set up a time.
We accept MaineCare, Medicare, most Medicare Advantage plans, commercial insurance, and long-term care insurance. Call us to find out what you qualify for and to get an estimate of your co-pay and coinsurance.
Two social workers on staff help families with financial questions and applications, including MaineCare.
Yes. Each resident has a care plan, and families are invited to help shape it. The care team reviews the plan regularly and lets you know if anything significant changes.
Any time. There are no set visiting hours. After hours, ring the bell at the front door and a staff member will let you in.
We're Glad to Talk It Through
Call (207) 873-5125 to ask about current openings, or send a message and the admissions team will follow up. Wherever you are in this decision, no question is too small.