The Mooring on Foreside

The Mooring at The Downs is a specialized assisted living community in Scarborough, Maine, designed for people living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of progressive memory loss. Developed around memory care best practices, it offers an alternative to traditional institutional care, with a home-like setting and resident-centered support focused on dignity, individuality, and autonomy.

Each housemate has private living space that can be personalized with familiar furniture and belongings. Shared areas include an open family kitchen, dining area, traditional living room, and a secure backyard and patio. Staff provide responsive, individualized care and work to build consistent, caring relationships with residents and families. A recreational therapist tailors activities to personal interests and preferences, with family input welcomed and meaningful outings considered where appropriate.

The Mooring’s team brings experience in clinical care, facility management, dementia support, and memory care consulting. Its approach aims to ease the transition into assisted living while helping residents enjoy comfortable, fulfilling lives in a familiar environment.