Dirigo Pines sits in Orono, Maine, less than a mile from I-95 and close to Bangor, so it's easy for folks to get to local shops, restaurants, and health care. The community has independent living cottages and apartments, assisted living neighborhoods, memory care areas, and offers what they call specialized care with extra support for those who need it. There's a full range of living choices, from private or shared apartments, studios, and single rooms, all in spaces with American Colonial architecture that feel cozy and familiar. Cottages come in three sizes, with two bedrooms, two baths, kitchens with full appliances, sunrooms, and even attached garages, giving residents a real home-like feel.
Dirigo Pines allows some pets, and the community spaces, like dining and fitness rooms, a library, craft, card, and game rooms, courtyards, and a salon, give people a way to spend their days, keep moving, and keep active minds. There's an emphasis on helping every resident stay independent as long as possible, but staff's around all day and night to help folks with chronic illness or disability, to offer therapy, rehabilitation, medication management, and help with daily tasks when it's needed. Memory Care neighborhoods look after folks with Alzheimer's and dementia, making sure each person gets a plan and activities that suit them, aiming for engagement and comfort.
Graceful Dining™, health and wellness programs, fitness classes, and a full calendar of social, educational, and recreational activities make up their Vibrant Living Program, so residents have chances to learn and build friendships, or just enjoy some quiet in the indoor and outdoor common areas. They've got transportation options, laundry, housekeeping, and even help with short-term stays and respite care in case a family needs a break. The grounds are easy for wheelchairs, and there's Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, so people can connect with family or read the news.
Dirigo Pines is licensed by the State, managed by Grace Management, Inc., which has decades of experience, and people have said the staff pay attention to the details and care about keeping the place tidy and welcoming. The focus stays on allowing residents to age and live gracefully with as much choice as possible, offering hospice and aging-in-place services when the time comes, a pet-friendly policy, and rooms that offer plenty of light and fresh air. There are photo and video galleries and even virtual tours for anyone wanting to see the place without driving up first. Dirigo Pines has earned high marks for both independent living and care, and the variety of programs and spaces suit people with different needs-from a fully independent life to help with memory loss or recovering from illness-and the community's designed to help everyone find comfort, activity, and friends as they age.
