Dirigo Pines

9 Alumni Dr, Orono ME, 04473


Resident Review Score
7.7
|
Loved

Starting price

$3,530

For this area
$$$
Preferred Provider

Welcome to Dirigo Pines, an assisted living community located in Orono, Maine. Dirigo Pines also offers other services at this location including independent living and memory care.

When it comes to retirement living, few residential care communities offer as many care servicesliving options, and amenities as the Dirigo Pines in Orono, Maine. Unlike many communities that stop with assisted living options and Alzheimer’s care, Dirigo Pines offers five long-term care programs for people who need mild to advanced personal care. The community’s six long-term care programs include: 
 
  • Assisted living
  • Independent living
  • Alzheimer’s care and dementia care
  • Respite care 
  • Specialized Care
 
Incoming residents may choose from a wide range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, depending on their residential care options. Assisted living and independent living apartments feature kitchenettes, alongside private bathrooms, and spacious closets. 
 
Residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may consider one of Dirigo Pines’ comfortable memory care apartments. Known as “The Arbor,” the memory care community has dedicated staff and a unique "Never 2 Late" program that gives residents with Alzheimer's disease dozens of resources to encourage better cognition.
 
Living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can create unexpected challenges in a person’s life as they get older. Memory loss presents hurdles that take time to adjust to and they may need help to adjust to life with Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, Dirigo Pines memory care services are there to help. 
 
Dirigo Pines' memory care apartments are similar to assisted living and independent living apartments. The services are also similar, with staff members offering assistance with each person’s daily activities and providing personal care services. However, the memory care community’s staff are specially trained to help people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, using special activities to help them manage their symptoms.
 
To help residents meet others, Dirigo Pines sponsors numerous life enrichment activities. Residents come together to enjoy daily programming, learning new things, explore hobbies, and make friends along the way. Mental and physical resident activities at Dirigo Pines include: 
 
  • Bingo
  • Movie screenings
  • Poker
  • Group outings
  • Bible study and devotional time
  • Music lessons/sing-a-longs
  • Birthday parties
  • Trivia nights
  • Kickball 
Dirigo Pines provides everything a person needs to live their lives to the fullest, including a handful of easily-accessible amenities. The on-site library is a great place for residents to enjoy quiet reading time. I Residents are welcome to get their haircut at the on-campus hair salon or create something in the arts and crafts room. At Dirigo Pines, there’s something for everyone to make daily life more convenient. 

If residents need something off-campus, they have easy access to a comprehensive selection of restaurants, grocery stores, and more thanks to Dirigo Pines' convenient location and transportation services. Home to the University of Maine, Orono offers everything one might expect from a bustling college town. In fact, despite its reputation as a college town, Orono offers fun points of interest for individuals of all ages.

Just a few minutes down the street, residents will find dozens of local restaurants that make Orono one-of-a-kind. The Family Dog is a must-visit spot for hamburgers, while Woodman's Bar & Grill is a perfect place to enjoy bar-style eats, craft beer, and hand-crafted cocktails.

Touring Dirigo Pines is the best way to see everything it has to offer, from its comfortable apartments to its beautiful swimming pool. The staff members are happy to explain what

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 661-2445 or reach the community directly at(207) 866-3400

Room Pricing
Assisted Living
One BedroomStarting at$3,530
Two BedroomStarting at$4,990
StudioStarting at$6,550

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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If you are using Medicaid to pay for senior living, your options are likely different.


Resident Review Score
7.7
|
Loved
#1 in Orono, ME

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved41
Loved8
Good1
Average0
Below Average15

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

Dirigo Pines has received a range of positive feedback from residents, their families, and visitors, highlighting the community's dedication to providing exceptional care, a welcoming atmosphere, and varied activities to enrich the lives of its residents. Many commend the staff’s compassion, professionalism, and readiness to go above and beyond in their roles, regardless of whether they work in memory care, assisted living, or independent living sections. The community's comprehensive approach to care, from its beautifully maintained grounds and spacious, well-designed living accommodations to its rich array of social, educational, and recreational activities, receives particular praise. The quality and variety of food offered are frequently mentioned, with some reviewers likening dining at Dirigo Pines to eating at a restaurant. The community is described as beautiful, with a particularly positive response to its continuum of care that offers residents peace of mind knowing that their needs can be met as they change over time.
However, there are some criticisms, mainly concerning communication issues, with one review stating difficulties in getting callbacks from both billing and nursing staff. Another review mentioned concerns about residents' personal hygiene and safety due to falls. Critiques also include comments about the facility feeling dated in some areas and notable for its high cost, with one reviewer expressing disappointment in the facility’s interior aesthetics in relation to the price. Despite these criticisms, the overwhelming majority of feedback focuses on the positive aspects of life at Dirigo Pines, with many expressing gratitude for the sense of community and the exceptional level of care provided, reflecting a highly favorable overall view of the facility.

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Amenities

Dirigo Pines


Pet Friendly
Clubs & Communities
Activity Center
Restaurant Style Dining
Outdoor Areas

Dining & Nutrition


All-day Dining

Gluten-free

Guest Meals

International Cuisine

Low / No Sodium

Meals Provided

No Sugar

Organic

Professional Chef

Restaurant Style Dining

Vegan

Vegetarian Available

Accommodations


Wheelchair Accessible Showers

WiFi/High-speed Internet

Air Conditioned

Butterfly Garden

Cable of Satellite TV

Central Fireplace

Fireplace

Handicap Accessible

Kitchenettes

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Pet Friendly

Piano or Organ

Activities & Fitness


Activity Centre

Birthday Parties

Clubs & Communities

Dances

Fitness Programs

Happy Hour

Indoor Walking Paths

Intergenerational Programs

Karaoke

Library & Computer Lounge

Live Music

Montessori Programs

Outdoor Walking Paths

Swimming Pool

Raised Garden Beds

Reminiscence Programs

Social Outings

Yoga / Chair Yoga

Care


Ambulatory Care

Designed Specifically To Accommodate Memory Loss

Hospice Care

Incontinence Care

Medication Management

Memory Care

Nurse

Occupational Therapist

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

Complimentary Transportation

Housekeeping

Transportation At Cost

Additional Features


Dogs Allowed

English

Visiting Chaplain or Priest

Visiting Rabbi

Neighborhood


Golf Course Or Putting Green

Nearby Shopping

Safety


Secured Community

Hospitals


Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center

656 State Street

Distance: 4.3 miles

The Acadia Hospital

268 Stillwater Avenue

Distance: 4.9 miles

Eastern Maine Medical Center

489 State Street

Distance: 5.1 miles

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89 Main Street, Orono

Distance: 1.1 miles

Newman Center

Orono

Distance: 1.3 miles

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

1189 Main Street, Old Town

Distance: 1.4 miles

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