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CANTON – For some of its residents, 1970 wasn’t that long ago. For for some of its staff, 1970 is long before they were born!
This is just one of the many contrasts at Pinnacle Health and Rehab located on Route 108 in Canton. Originally established by its founding family in 1970 as the Victorian Villa, the “new” Pinnacle Health and Rehab continues the tradition of serving the community by providing a caring environment with a family feel for both residents and staff.
“I’ve worked here for 18 years now,” said Mark Jacobs, CEO and administrator of the 47-bed nursing facility and 67-bed residential care facility, “and although there are many contrasts, I can’t find a lot of contrasts between the first family and the second family. Both understand the importance of a personal connection with those who live here. Both look to hire caring people to work here.”
However, age is one of those interesting contrasts. Pinnacle has mostly older residents (some over 100 years old) and mostly younger staff (some under 18 years old). In spite of this, some staff are older than some residents. Another contrast involves physical, occupational and speech therapy, or more specifically, what residents can do before they begin therapy and how much they have improved after spending time with the wonderful therapists. It is human nature to place greater limits on ourselves than we should, and part of therapy is helping patients to see and obtain the best within themselves.
Activities at Pinnacle Health and Rehab can be a big contrast from life at home for many residents. Just imagine hanging out with a hundred or so other people. Some residents haven’t been part of such a large family since high school! Pinnacle’s enthusiastic and creative activities staff brings in a variety of events and options, including bands, school age children, church groups, crafts, quilters, ceramics and many different types of games. Just about every holiday you’ve ever heard of, and some you probably haven’t, is celebrated at Pinnacle. French Fry Day? Of course, with samples! At Pinnacle, residents know the ice cream machine isn’t just for summertime use.
Maine certainly has contrasting weather, so Pinnacle Health serves hot soups for cold days and cold drinks with hot dogs and hamburgers in the beautiful Pavilion during the summer. The annual “Family Picnic” attracts more than 200 guests and is very popular with the residents. Another good contrast for a hot day is a cool dip — not for your chips, although that can always be arranged– but rather a cool dip in a Maine pond. Every summer, Pinnacle transports 50-60 eager residents, with all the appropriate accessories, to a nearby pond for a day of fun and sun. Many stay on shore under the canopies, but there is always an adventurous group willing to spend as much time as possible in the water. Splashing the staff and water guns keep things interesting. S’mores are a wonderful treat to end the day.
There are so many other exciting events at Pinnacle Health and Rehab, including Sea Dogs games, trips to Mt. Blue State Park, and the annual Christmas Party, to name a few. Whether you are looking for a job, considering a place to live or interested in volunteering, Mark Jacobs and the welcoming staff invite you to stop in and see for yourself. Pinnacle Health and Rehab may just be the place for you!
Pinnacle Health is now accepting inquiries and applications for a variety of full- and part-time staff positions, including registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, certified residential medication aides and speech therapists.
For more information, see their ad in this issue, contact Pam Davis in Human Resources at pdavis@pinnaclecanton.com, call 207-597-2510 or visit www.pinnaclecanton.com.
