Family Business History
Established in 1982 by John Wasileski, OceanView at Falmouth is an award-winning retirement living community that puts a focus on sustainable living while providing a desirable lifestyle and continuum of care. Residents choose OceanView in large part because of a shared commitment to sustainable living, making it an amenity as important as any other consideration.
OceanView’s Schoolhouse Cottages expansion project is one example that showcases the company’s values. The 48 energy efficient homes utilized solar energy, local builders and sourcing, and air sealing (blower door testing) technologies in order to become one of the most ecologically friendly neighborhood projects in the greater Portland area.
The company has evolved into a Green Leader and trailblazer in the continuum of care locally and regionally over the past five years. These accomplishments have been recognized by MEREDA (one of 7 notable projects in 2014) and by EcoMaine (Top Business Excellence Award in 2017). John and son, Chris, who are both involved in the day to day operations of OceanView, aim to continue leading and innovating in the fields of green design, ecologically friendly operations, and energy efficiency well into the future by using “green” building technologies, solar energy, and a robust composting and food waste reduction/recycling program.
Over the past five years, OceanView has built more than 150 new senior living apartments and cottages, a new state of the art memory care facility, and grown its campus to more than 400 residences. Its workforce has increased by an estimated 10-15% during the same period, and the Wasileskis have committed to healthy workplace initiatives like offering complimentary Personal Training and Wellness programs for OceanView employees as well as nutritional and "steps" based challenges.
OceanView’s commitment to the environment is also reflected in its community giving. The company recently donated over 150 solar panels to the Friends School of Portland, and regularly donates materials to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and the Cumberland Wood Bank.
