The Vicarage by the Sea is a residential, long-term, dementia care home for those living with memory loss such as Alzheimer's Disease. We are located on the scenic shores of Casco Bay, nestled in Harpswell, Maine.By offering a holistic environment encompassing elders, their families, the community, and the natural world around us, The Vicarage provides a greater quality of life than traditional nursing homes & institutions. We provide an affordable alternative for families who seek to enrich the lives of their loved ones.Our philosophy believes that every human being deserves the opportunity to grow, regardless of age or ailment. As such, The Vicarage provides genuine dementia care with emphasis on the well-being of each resident's mind, body and soul.Founded in 1998, The Vicarage provides genuine care based on a psycho-social model. We emphasize the well-being of each resident's mind, body and spirit. Caregivers provide exceptional comfort and care while honoring each resident.The Vicarage seeks to enrich the quality of life of each individual. We offer empathic, holistic care in a home environment. We educate, involve, support and guide residents' families and loved ones through each transition – to the end of each day and to the end of each life.The normalization of the dementia experience is what defines The Vicarage culture. Our setting embraces and respects the individual reality of each person who lives with us. We create an environment where social stigmas are lessened so our residents' dignity and continued personal relationships grow.