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Windward Gardens
105 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843
Awards and Affiliations
Windward Gardens is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. We also have an assisted/senior living unit. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances for skilled nursing care. Windward Gardens is an AHCA Bronze Quality Award winner!
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Assisted / Senior Living
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Colostomy care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Podiatry care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Heparin therapy
- Medication management
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Private bathroom
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Fitness room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Café with always available menu options
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Country kitchen
- Dining Room
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Smoke free environment
Jessica Porter
Center Executive DirectorJessica graduated from UMF in 2000 as a Licensed Social Worker and has a background in home health and hospice. She joined Genesis in 2010 as the Director of Social Service at Harbor Hill and added a dual role of Director of Admissions and Marketing in 2014. Jessica completed her AIT training at Orono Commons and is now taking the role of Center Executive Director here at Windward Gardens. She is very excited to join this team and she will be an excellent addition to the facility.
Brandi Ludden
Center Nurse ExecutiveBrandi is a Waldo County native who was essentially born into healthcare. Growing up, she frequently visited with her grandmother who owned and operated an assisted living facility. While completing her education, Brandi worked at Eastern Maine Medical Center as a CNA. After receiving her nursing license she continued at EMMC for a total of eight years during which she also worked at Acadia Hospital in the substance abuse clinic. Brandi then moved on to employment with Genesis Healthcare in 2010 where her roles have included Unit Manager, Director of Nursing, Clinical Admissions Director, and Assisted Living Director at several different facilities. Now she serves Windward Gardens as the Center Nurse Executive. Brandi credits her passion for bringing vitality to the lives of our residents to her childhood experiences.
Trilby Burgess
Director of AdmissionsTrilby is a Knox County native who graduated from Kaplan University with an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting. After actively working in the field for several years, she returned to Kaplan University to obtain her Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration with a goal of blending patient care and management. As a member of the Genesis team since 2019, Trilby is excited for the opportunity to work with residents and their families as the Director of Admissions and Marketing here at Windward Gardens.
Mark Pollock
Director of RehabilitationMark attended the University of Maine where he graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology and Physical Education. He then went on to Graduate from Hesser College with an Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Mark has also held a certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the NSCA. He has many years' experience in Orthopedic Physical Therapy as well as over 6 years' experience in geriatrics. Mark leads a very strong and highly qualified Rehab Department here at Windward Gardens which offers Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services. When Mark is not helping patients get back on their feet he enjoys spending time in beautiful Midcoast Maine with his wife, three children and dog.
Tender, loving care
"My family and I would like to thank all the nurses, staff and all of Windward Gardens for the professionalism and tender, loving care that they gave my father during his three plus years at Windward Gardens in Camden, Maine."
-LK
