MISSION We provide care, comfort, and companionship for elders and others who seek a supportive home or services on the island of North Haven.
vision We envision an island where generations thrive together.
Special thanks to the North Haven photographers who shared their talents here.
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values Our values guide who we are and how we interact with our residents, our community, and our partners.
Care
Integrity
Make a positive difference in the lives of our
Be ethical, honest, and transparent.
residents, their families, and our community by providing individualized care in a stimulating and
Exploration
supportive home.
Curiosity and openness to new ideas improve our ability to serve our residents and community.
comfort Treat each of our residents with compassion
Spirit
and empathy.
Inspire, encourage, include, and celebrate
individuals and the community.
companionship
Build community, integrating existing and
Home
new relationships.
Southern Harbor House is a place that residents will call home.
Independence
Support residents to make meaningful choices in their lives.
Through these values, our innovative and compassionate care provides a home for our residents and staff and fosters a strong sense of community on North Haven.
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MEDIAN AGE 50
P O P U L AT I O N 65 OR OLDER
48.5
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19%
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Maine
44.3
44
ALMOST 2/3 OF A D U LT S 6 5 A N D OLDER WILL R E Q U I R E LO N G T E R M S E RV I C E S A N D S U P P O RT I N THEIR LIFETIMES.
28%
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Maine
North Haven
North Haven
a growing problem Maine’s population has the highest median
Most elders want to “age in place” – the ability
age in the United States and the population of
to live in one’s own home and community with
Maine’s islands is aging at a rate faster than
dignity, safety and support regardless of age,
the state as a whole. The census data indicates
income, or physical ability.
that 28.3% of North Haven residents are 60 years of age or older and 10.7% are 75 years of age or older.
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“The news of the opening of the extended care facility on North Haven keeps me thinking of my grandmother’s years alone...Her last days would have been more comfortable if she could have stayed on the island and I’m so glad the possibility now exists.” - Dr. Anne W. Sienkewicz
a local solution The Maine 2016-2020 State Plan on Aging
There is an urgency to find local solutions to
describes the need for a new approach to meet
meet the needs of communities across Maine.
the needs of aging and disabled adults. “There are
Southern Harbor House is one of those solutions.
a number of trends fueling the need for change, including trends in: population aging, caregiver
Southern Harbor House welcomed its first
strain, income and poverty, food insecurity, a
resident in January of 2019. The house is now
dwindling workforce, and housing concerns.”
a home.
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a grand idea becomes a reality
In 2012, a group of North Haven residents began
home. With this extraordinarily generous gift and
meeting informally to talk about how to care for
an outpouring of community support, six years of
aging islanders. In short order, this conversation
visioning, planning, fund raising, organizing, and
developed into a community based organization,
development, Southern Harbor House became
Southern Harbor Eldercare Services (SHES) with
a reality.
a long term vision to build an eldercare home on North Haven. With the courage to enter the highly
SHES is particularly thankful to North Haven
regulated long-term care industry, the challenge
Sustainable Housing (NHSH) for taking on
became finding the right place and raising the
the development of the property. We could
funds to bring this idea to reality.
not have asked for a better partner. It is partnerships like these that reflect all that is
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Mary White offered to donate her historic yellow
special about North Haven — community
house for the purpose of creating an eldercare
spirit, commitment, and cooperation.
as a 6 bed Level III Residential Care Facility
“We could not be more thrilled to have helped launch Southern Harbor House and we know that it will become an essential part of the island community and a key resource for island seniors and their families in the years to come.�
licensed by the State of Maine.
- Hannah Pingree, North Haven Sustainable Housing
Together we raised the funds to develop this property, completed the expanded building, built an accessory apartment unit, and started an endowment that now exceeds $300,000 in investments and pledges. In November 2018, NHSH transferred ownership of Southern Harbor House to SHES for long-term management. Southern Harbor House is now open and operating
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providing resident centered care
SHES is dedicated to the care and support of community members and friends so they may remain on North Haven, surrounded by caregivers
southern harbor house opens opportunity for community members to enrich their lives through intergenerational activities
and visitors they know and love. provides a homelike setting, where residents We see each resident as a unique individual.
have support of independence and autonomy and
Our philosophy is based in the essential qualities
engage in social activities of their choosing with
of our close-knit community and focuses on person
island neighbors and friends
centered care. We provide full service personal care support, home-cooked meals, housekeeping,
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strives to be a care and referral resource for
medication management, coordination of third-
all island residents needing support to stay on
party services, transportation and recreation.
the island
Southern Harbor House retains the charm of the original yellow house built in the 1890’s and features a highly efficient expansion that is visually consistent with island architecture and allows residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of the site. The result is a warm and comfortable home providing shared community areas as well as private space for residents.
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securing our future We are grateful for the generous support we
Now the conversation must turn to sustainability.
Together we can eliminate the funding gap and
received from hundreds of individuals, private
If only MaineCare (Maine’s Medicaid program)
ensure that our elders receive the care they need
foundations, and corporations to plan and build
reimbursement was enough to cover the cost
and deserve.
Southern Harbor House. Community members
of care for our residents, but it is not. While we
volunteered their time, donated furnishings and
anticipate a mix of private pay, insurance, and
We hope you will partner with us by making
artwork, pledged financial support, and shared
MaineCare and pledge to keep our costs as low as
a gift to our Annual Fund and/or the Polly
our story. This support has continued now that
possible while delivering top quality care, a revenue
Calderwood Endowment Fund, each of which
we are open. You have made our vision a reality.
gap will still exist. This underfunding issue burdens
was seeded with $250,000 in Caring for Our
THANK YOU.
island, rural, and remote facilities around the state.
Elders: The Campaign for North Haven.
Learn more online at southernharborhouse.org or come visit our beautiful home.
“If North Haven had a residence, it would offer the opportunity for interaction between older and younger islanders, therefore perpetuating historical dialogue for generations. � - David Cooper, Community Member
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Southern Harbor House 12 Pulpit Harbor Road North Haven, ME 04853 Tel: 207-867-2345 | Fax: 207-863-5027 | southernharborhouse.org
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