Dirigo Pines
Dirigo Pines offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Orono, ME. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Because Dirigo Pines offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since a move can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially.
Michelle Belhumeur serves as the administrator. Starting monthly prices are $4,990 for independent living, $6,275 for assisted living, and $8,300 for memory care. These amounts show the monthly entry point associated with each listed care level, helping families compare the cost of the support and setting their resident may need.
Residents can use the fitness center and spa, dine in the restaurant, and spend time in the courtyards and garden. Transportation is available when they need to leave the community. Daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs provide scheduled opportunities for those types of activities, while pets are allowed for residents who want to live with a pet.
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Pricing & Financial Information
Dirigo Pines is administered by Michelle Belhumeur.
Inspection History
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Deficiency Count (24% above)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (135% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (73% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Deficiency Count
| 11 | 8.9 | This facility has 24% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (11 vs. ME avg 8.9).↑ 24% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.4 | 1.5 | This facility has 73% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.4 vs. ME avg 1.5).↓ 73% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ME Average | vs. ME Avg |
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Total inspections
| 29 | 6.1 | This facility has had 375% more total inspections than the Maine average (29 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 375% more |
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Inspections With Deficiencies
| 4 | 1.7 | This facility has 135% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 1.7).↑ 135% worse |
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Orono's city center to Dirigo Pines's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.52 miles to nearest hospital (Eastern Maine Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Woodlands Assisted Living of Brewer | AL MC RESC | Brewer | 72
Facility
72
ME AVG
17
Rank
#23 / 329 | No |
49
Facility
49
ME AVG
35
Rank
#92 / 306 | Private / Shared |
94.4%
Facility
94.4%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#122 / 223 | Bridgette Keegan | 8 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#200 / 230 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#156 / 230 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#100 / 230 |
| Freese’s Assisted Living Program | AL | Bangor | 39
Facility
39
ME AVG
17
Rank
#50 / 329 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
ME AVG
35
Rank
#3 / 306 | - |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#162 / 223 | Christine Rice | 3 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Winterberry Heights Senior Living | AL MC RC | Bangor | 29
Facility
29
ME AVG
17
Rank
#68 / 329 | No |
36
Facility
36
ME AVG
35
Rank
#135 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | Mark Stewart | 2 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#95 / 230 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#102 / 230 |
| Hathaway House | AL | Bangor (Tree Streets) | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
17
Rank
#276 / 329 | No |
79
Facility
79
ME AVG
35
Rank
#21 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Dirigo Pines | AL IL MC RC | Orono | - | Yes | - | 1 Bed | - | Michelle Belhumeur | 29 | 4 | 11 | 0.4 |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Dirigo Pines is located in Orono, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dirigo Pines
What is the license number of Dirigo Pines?
According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines's license number is RCD39894.
When does Dirigo Pines's license expire?
According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines's license expires on March 10, 2028.
How long has Dirigo Pines been in business?
Dirigo Pines has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Dirigo Pines?
Yes, Dirigo Pines allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Dirigo Pines?
Michelle Belhumeur is the administrator of Dirigo Pines.
How much does Dirigo Pines cost per month?
Pricing at Dirigo Pines starts at $6,275 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Has Dirigo Pines had any deficiencies?
Dirigo Pines has had 11 reported deficiencies according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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