Discover the warm and inviting atmosphere of Dirigo Pines, a charming community nestled in Orono, Maine. With its stately American Colonial architecture and cozy living spaces, Dirigo Pines offers a range of living options to suit your needs, including cottage homes, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and specialized care and services.
Situated just a short distance from the picturesque Penobscot River, Dirigo Pines provides easy access to public parks, conservation areas, and forests, perfect for residents who love outdoor activities.
Embracing a worry-free lifestyle, this assisted living community offers a wide array of services designed to enhance your daily life. Say goodbye to household chores as their friendly staff take care of housekeeping, maintenance, laundry, and even grocery shopping. For those who require personalized care, Dirigo Pines’ experienced and compassionate team provides individualized services, including medication management. At Dirigo Pines, you can enjoy the comforts of home while having the peace of mind that comes with a supportive and caring community.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
50Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Dirigo Pines is administered by Paul Arbour.
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.
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.
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 414 / 530 / 585 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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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 | No | 49 | Private / Shared | 94.4% | Bridgette Keegan | 8 | 2
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2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#206 / 237 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
3
Rank
#161 / 237 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#101 / 237 |
| Dirigo Pines | AL IL MC RC | Orono | 50 | Yes | - | 1 Bed | - | Paul Arbour | - | 0 | - | - |
| Freese’s Assisted Living Program | AL | Bangor | 39 | No | 95 | - | 82.1% | Christine Rice | 3 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
| Winterberry Heights Senior Living | AL MC RC | Bangor | 29 | No | 36 | - | 100.0% | Mark Stewart | 2 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#96 / 237 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#103 / 237 |
| Hathaway House | AL | Bangor (Tree Streets) | 2 | No | 79 | - | 100.0% | - | 1 | 0
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0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 237 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 237 |
Dirigo Pines is located in Orono, Maine.
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According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines's license number is RCD39894.
According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines's license expires on March 10, 2028.
Dirigo Pines has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, Dirigo Pines allows residents to bring their pets.
Paul Arbour is the administrator of Dirigo Pines.
Dirigo Pines has 50 beds.
Pricing at Dirigo Pines starts at $4,990 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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