The Heron House, 92 US Route One, Cumberland Foreside, ME (2025)

11/21/2025

Jessica took Andy and Del out for an impromptu ride this afternoon. They were itching for some fresh air and a little drive time.

It really is the little things. ☀️

11/17/2025

To love and to be loved is priceless. 🤍

11/16/2025

Everywhere I turn, I see precious connections being made and nurtured. 🐦🤍

11/13/2025

Change can be such a beautiful thing to witness, especially when it brings our people closer together.

We’ve recently restructured our administrative team at The Heron House, and at the very center of it all is our son, Peter. Watching him step into this role and work side-by-side with two of my closest colleagues and dearest friends has been something truly special.

Peter has matured into a compassionate leader, a steady voice, and a strong advocate for our team, our housemates, and their families. His heart is in this work and it shows in every conversation, every decision, and every moment of support he offers.

Together, Angela, Malichi and Peter form a deeply grounded and supportive team with blending experience, kindness, professionalism and heart. Their teamwork is exactly what will keep our home steady, intentional, and cared for.

We’re incredibly proud of the direction we’re headed and even more grateful for the people leading the way. 🐦

11/10/2025

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11/07/2025

If you could see behind our doors, you’d witness a week that held just about every emotion imaginable.

We’ve experienced huge administrative transitions as we prepare for the next chapter of leadership at The Heron House. We welcomed a new housemate into our family and did our very best to help him feel at home. We supported two beloved housemates and their families through the sacred process of saying goodbye, an honor that never gets easier, but one we hold with the utmost respect.

We also celebrated the return of one of our team members after an unimaginably hard personal loss. Her courage and strength in rejoining our home after losing her baby have reminded us all what resilience truly looks like.

And somehow, in the midst of it all, we managed to get a head start on holiday decorating because lifting spirits, even in the hardest moments, is what we do best.

The photo and video we’re sharing this week are just small glimpses into the life inside The Heron House, where in one moment, our Director of Operations is dancing in her office with my niece, and in the next, we’re standing with a family during their loved one’s final moments on earth.

It’s a lot. It’s heavy. It’s beautiful. And it’s real.

We keep our best game faces on, but the truth is, some days we’re all just doing our best to keep things afloat, to stay kind, professional, and human. To lead with heart. To remind one another that even in the hardest weeks, love always outshines the loss. 🤍

11/06/2025

Today our Heron House Family remembers and celebrates the remarkable life of Captain Rick Hauck, a man whose courage carried him through every chapter of life, from commanding missions in space to bravely facing Parkinson’s disease for more than fifteen years.

Rick was a NASA astronaut, naval officer, physicist, husband, and father, but to those of us who had the honor of knowing him here at The Heron House, he was something even more profound: a man of quiet strength and dignity.

Throughout his career, Rick served his country and humanity with distinction. A graduate of Tufts University and MIT, he went on to serve as a Navy pilot, test pilot, and later as a Space Shuttle commander, logging over 5,500 flight hours, including 436 in space. He led missions aboard Challenger and Discovery, and his leadership after the Challenger tragedy helped pave the way for NASA’s return to flight. His career was decorated with the Navy’s Outstanding Test Pilot Award, NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, and induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame, among countless other honors.

But beyond the accolades and adventure, Rick’s life was defined by integrity, curiosity, and quiet resilience. Even as Parkinson’s took its toll, his spirit never dimmed. He faced each day with courage and a gentle steadiness that inspired everyone around him. There was a warmth in his presence, a reminder that greatness is not only measured by achievements, but by how one carries themselves through life’s hardest moments.

Rick often spoke of his love for sailing, flying, and the Maine coast, and we like to imagine that now he is soaring freely again—beyond the limits of gravity, beyond the reach of illness, at peace among the stars he once traveled toward.

Our hearts are with his beloved wife, Susan, and their family.

Thank you, Rick, for your brilliance, your bravery, and your quiet grace. You will always be part of our Heron House family. 🕊️

11/05/2025

Today, we said goodbye to a remarkable woman and dear member of our Heron House family, Deanna.

Deanna lived with a quiet grace and boundless spirit. She began horseback riding, surfing, and white-water rafting in her seventies alongside 11-year-olds, proving that adventure has no age limit. She loved ballroom dancing and moved through life with that same rhythm — gentle, elegant, and full of joy.

Deanna was an introvert by nature but she had the most welcoming heart. When her daughter once asked how she managed to be so kind to everyone, she replied, “I always treated everyone as if they were a guest in my home.” That simple philosophy guided her life. She was said to be the ultimate hostess — gracious, thoughtful, and caring.

After losing her husband the day before their 30th anniversary, she chose to keep living, keep dancing and keep loving. She found strength in her children, her grandchildren, her family and friends, and in every new experience that came her way.

Dementia is such a cruel disease, one that robs us of so much. We are deeply thankful to her family for helping us understand her and care for her at a time in her life when she could no longer communicate for herself. Their love and insight allowed us to see the woman she had always been- kind, brave, and graceful.

At The Heron House, she will be remembered for her sweet smile and her quiet courage. We were so lucky to have known her, and we’ll carry her spirit with us always.

We hope she’s dancing in the arms of her husband in heaven. 🕊️

11/05/2025

Tonight my sister sent me a message about her visit with one of our newest housemates yesterday and it stopped me in my tracks.

She told me about meeting Denis for the first time. She said she thought she’d just pop in to say hello and see how he was settling in, but what unfolded instead was a moment that reminded her, and now all of us, of why The Heron House exists.

Denis is younger than our own father. When she met him, he tried to greet her warmly, but she could see the fear and uncertainty in his eyes. He shared that he had been trying to change his mailing address online but the system wouldn’t cooperate. My sister offered to grab a form from the post office, and although he was hesitant to accept help, he finally agreed.

That small act of kindness opened the door to a much bigger story- one of a man who once had a full and independent life: a college education, a proud career, a quiet home, a love for family, and a world that made sense. Then, six months ago, a sudden diagnosis changed everything , stealing his mobility, his independence, and his rhythm of life.

Since hearing her message, I can’t stop thinking about Denis, about how easily any of our lives could change in an instant.

At The Heron House, we’re going to do everything in our power to bring purpose, contentment, and joy back into his life. We’ll help him fill his room with the things that make him feel at home. We’ll get him to the post office. We’ll give him our time, our attention and our love.

He’s home now, as home as home can be for where life has brought him, and we’ll make sure he feels that every single day. 🏡🤍

11/04/2025

Andy was craving a little fresh air and adventure today, so Sandy took him out for a Starbucks coffee and a ride along some of her favorite ocean-side spots. She told me how much she loved listening to him sing along to the old ’60s tunes and watching him drum along on his knee with that familiar spark in his eyes.

Moments like these remind me why my sister and I have always held such deep respect and affection for our elders. There’s something truly meaningful about being part of their days, helping to bring them purpose and peace. 🌊

11/01/2025

In the spirit of giving, we would like to sponsor several Thanksgiving dinners for families in need.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this Thanksgiving, please reach out to us privately or through our social media messenger. We’d be honored to take care of you this holiday season. 🤍

10/30/2025

We’re honored to share that The Heron House has been nominated by Best of the 207 for Assisted Living Home of the Year!

While we’re so grateful for the recognition, what means even more to us is the chance to be featured on their website and in their magazine — helping us spread the word about our ongoing commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our housemates and their families.

We’d love your support!
👉 Click the link below, then:
1. Choose Health & Beauty
2. Select Assisted Living
3. Scroll to the letter T to find The Heron House
4. Click the box next to our name
5. Scroll down and click Add Vote

If you think we’re worth your time, we’d be so grateful for your vote.
And if you really love us, you can vote once daily until November 12th!

Thank you for your continued trust, support, and belief in what we do. 🐦 And a special thank you to Pat for being our PR rep. 🤍

Vote here:
Bestofthe207.com

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