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Dirigo Pines

9 Alumni Dr, Orono, ME 04473
Dirigo Pines, Orono, ME

Overview

Dirigo Pines is conveniently located less than a mile from I-95. Our staff offers a true continuum of care with Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Specialized Care. At Dirigo Pines, we want to help you live life to the fullest. Focus on your health in our fitness center, enjoy new hobbies in the craft, card and game room and relax outside in our courtyards. You’ll find what you’re looking for at Dirigo Pines, a place that is not just like home, it is home.

Room Types

  • 1-Bedroom Apartments
  • 2-Bedroom Apartments
  • Studios

Amenities

  • Activities Offsite
  • Activities Onsite
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Bath Tubs
  • Beautician
  • Beauty Salon
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Butterfly Garden / Hummingbird Garden
  • Café or Bistro
  • Cats Allowed
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Convenient to Public Transit
  • Designed Specifically to Accommodate Memory Loss
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Courtyard
  • Fitness Center
  • Full Kitchen
  • Game Room
  • Gluten-Free
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Walking Paths
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Library
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Movie / Theater Room
  • No Sugar
  • Organic Foods
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Private Bath
  • Private Dining Room
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Secured Community
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Services

  • Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management

Care

Assisted Living

A living option for seniors or individuals who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while maintaining a level of independence. Assisted living facilities offer personalized care plans and social activities that promote quality of life for their residents.

Independent Living

Designed to help older adults who want to maintain an active and independent lifestyle, these communities offer services and amenities that cater to residents’ needs, while encouraging a sense of community and freedom from the responsibilities of owning a home.

Memory Care

Memory care communities offer specialized care and support for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. These facilities are equipped with trained staff and offer engaging activities designed to promote well-being while ensuring a safe living environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Neighborhood

Pulling from a variety of reliable data sources, Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address, helping you understand how easy it is to live a car-free lifestyle. Transit Score®, when available, measures how well a location is served by public transit. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more amenities within walking distance and diverse transit options nearby.

Reviews

  • Erin Hatch

    6 months ago

    My children and I have volunteered at various events at Dirigo Pines throughout the last few years, and they are always so gracious and welcoming. We absolutely love, making cards, sharing hellos and smiles, and watching the faces of the residents light up as we walk through the beautiful facility and chat with them about their life experiences. With Christmas coming up soon, my kids have already asked when we can return to make ornaments with our friends at Dirigo Pines, we cannot wait to return and volunteer again!

  • John Chase

    a year ago

    My father is a long time satisfied and happy resident of Dirigo Pines. This past weekend marked his 100th birthday and the family held a birthday party for him at DP. The Dirigo Pines staff was most accommodating in helping us to plan for, set up and hold our celebration. We could have not been more satisfied with the facility or with the outstanding support that we received, particularly from Lewis, who was there from set up to departure to make certain that all went well at the event. This was a very important event for our family and the Dirigo staff made certain that it went off without a hitch. Many thanks for the party and for all that you do for Great Grampy.

  • Nina Boulard

    2 years ago

    My father moved to Dirigo Pines about 7 years ago. He progressed through independent living, assisted living, and finally memory care. The staff at Dirigo Pines provided him with excellent care through the end of his life. They are incredibly compassionate and foster a true sense of community. Their memory care unit is truly exceptional. Residents are provided with stimulation and entertainment through the many activities that are offered. This is not the case in many other facilities.

  • Ron Gastia

    a year ago

    My best friend for the past 50 years is a resident of the Memory Unit at Dirigo Pines. He has advanced Alzheimer's. When he first arrived, he could speak very little that was understandable, yet was very mobile. Over the period since his arrival, he has lost the ability to speak, is bedridden, likely doesn't know who I am, and responds to stimuli only sometimes. I visit him often, and I pay particular attention to how he is being treated. In the beginning, staff encouraged him to exercise and participate in activities. As the disease progressed and he could no longer participate in such activities, they continued to work with him in any way possible. In my experience, the staff at Dirigo Pines take very good care of him, and treat him with dignity. If I have a concern, the staff immediately address it. I've been approached by staff, whom I haven't yet met, and politely asked of my connection, which I have appreciated because it informs me that they are concerned for the well-being of the residents. I've played music for my friend, to which he appears to positively respond. Staff have expressed that they have been using music with some residents with very good results. I appreciate such efforts. I haven't been concerned with the cleanliness or sanitation of the facility, and I am quite conscious of such things. The staff are pleasant and appear to enjoy working with the residents. The Executive Director, Paul Arbour, is very easy to speak with, is accessible, and appears to have genuine concern for the residents. I appreciate all that Dirigo Pines and its staff have done for my friend.

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