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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Orland, ME
North Orland is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 20 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in North Orland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in North Orland is about $5,524, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 83 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Brooks, Waldo and Nickerson Mills.
Nursing Homes Facilities near North Orland, ME
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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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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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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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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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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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 nursing homes 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.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in North Orland
Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Orland
Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME
3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid.
They do a good job but only offer certain services.
There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid.
It is on the expensive side.
The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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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.
North Orland nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Orland nursing homes 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 nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
25%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Orland nursing homes
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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Orland nursing homes
Nursing homes 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
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in North Orland nursing homes
Our nursing homes 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
8.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Orland nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Westgate Center and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near North Orland, Maine. See full list of communities.
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