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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in North Orland, ME
Assisted living costs in North Orland average about $5,524 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in North Orland. Our detailed directory has 83 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
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Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Our mother is so happy living there. She has found new friends and is well taking care of.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The place to retire in Downeast Maine. Just south of Blue Hill, Maine, on a peninsula dotted with gracious summer homes, is a pleasant and welcoming community on 28-acres surrounded by woods and walking trails and commanding stunning views of Blue Hill Bay. This is Parker Ridge. With panoramic...
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Cost of assisted living in North Orland, ME
The average cost of senior living in North Orland is $5,524 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Orrington Center, ME with an average of $5,484 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Orland, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in North Orland, ME vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in North Orland, ME by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Orland, ME
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What families are saying about assisted living in North Orland
Recent reviews for assisted living in North Orland
Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME
3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
4.9
I have lived here for over 4 years. We recently had a large turnover in management which was needed, and all the staff, both remaining long timers and new, are professional, caring, devoted to quality service, and reflect that in their daily interaction with the residents both in the Inn and in ...
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North Orland assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Orland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Orland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in North Orland assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in North Orland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.1%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Orland assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of North Orland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Orland assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of North Orland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in North Orland assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of North Orland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Orland assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in North Orland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Orland
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Maine assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in North Orland protect seniors.
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Westgate Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Orland, Maine. See full list of communities.
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