The Mooring on Foreside

The Mooring on Foreside is a specialized assisted living community in Cumberland, Maine, serving adults with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other forms of progressive memory loss. Created around a resident-centered philosophy, it offers personalized care in a purpose-designed, homelike setting rather than a traditional institutional environment. The community’s intimate layout, private living spaces and welcoming shared areas are intended to support comfort, dignity, autonomy and familiarity. Residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings, furniture and even pets to help make their space feel like home.

The Mooring provides memory care, with highly trained staff and strong staff-to-resident ratios focused on consistent relationships with residents and families. Its recreational therapist develops meaningful activities tailored to individual preferences and cognitive strengths, while family input helps shape programming. Meals are prepared in an open family kitchen, and residents can enjoy accessible outdoor areas, trails and a landscaped backyard with supervision. The community’s distinctive design has received recognition from industry awards, including honors for memory care and senior living design.