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Dirigo Pines – Orono
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Orono, ME
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Dirigo Pines – Orono

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Orono, ME
9 Alumni Dr, Orono, ME 04473 View map
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Overview of Dirigo Pines – Orono

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Dirigo Pines, Orono offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Orono, Maine. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and can continue within the same community.

Dirigo Pines has 50 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Starting monthly prices are $4,990 for independent living, $6,275 for assisted living, $8,300 for memory care, and $7,500 for specialized care, with the different rates corresponding to the distinct living and care options.

A professional chef leads the dining program, and the fitness center and spa provide on-site options for exercise and personal care. Residents can relax in courtyards and other outdoor spaces, join daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs, and use the available transportation. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in, while Graceful Respite Stays offer short-term care when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Paul Arbour serves as the administrator.

Facility Direct Line (207) 866-3400
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 50 Rank #41 / 324Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 41st out of 324 assisted living communities we track in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #25 / 27Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 25th out of 27 assisted living communities we track in Maine for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maine facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
10 years

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Independent Living
$4,990/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 10, 2028
CountyPenobscot
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD39894

Awards

LifeLoop Communities That Shine (2024)An award from senior-living engagement platform LifeLoop recognizing communities with standout resident engagement and activity programming, drawn from usage data and nominations among communities using its platform.

Certifications & Programs

Vibrant Living ProgramA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Dirigo Pines – Orono is administered by Paul Arbour.

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 866-4441

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Courtyard
Beauty Salon
Craft, Card and Game Room
Graceful Dining™A Grace Management dining program offering homestyle, restaurant-style meals in a welcoming setting, with resident input helping shape menus and dining experiences.
Volunteer Program
Activities
Book Club
Painting/Arts and Crafts
Baking/Cooking Activities
Signature ProgramsGracefulDining™

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Cottage / Villa

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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 Info 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.

Overall vs. ME average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Orono's city center to Dirigo Pines – Orono's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.51 miles to nearest hospital (Eastern Maine Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Stroudwater Lodge
AL
IL
Westbrook
115
Facility 115
ME AVG 16
Rank #4 / 324
Yes
18
Facility 18
ME AVG 35
Rank #193 / 304
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #151 / 222
Nichole Doyer2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 8
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
Avita of Brunswick
AL
MC
Brunswick (Brunswick Station)
75
Facility 75
ME AVG 16
Rank #19 / 324
Yes
20
Facility 20
ME AVG 35
Rank #181 / 304
-
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #141 / 222
Monique Kay Thiboutot2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 8
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
Coastal Landing LLC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Brunswick
83
Facility 83
ME AVG 16
Rank #13 / 324
Yes
92
Facility 92
ME AVG 35
Rank #5 / 304
-
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #112 / 222
Wendy A Rider1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #90 / 243
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 8
Rank #88 / 243
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #108 / 243
Davis Road Group Home
AL
Farmington
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 16
Rank #161 / 324
No
8
Facility 8
ME AVG 35
Rank #249 / 304
1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 222
-1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 8
Rank #1 / 243
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 1.3
Rank #1 / 243
Dirigo Pines – Orono
AL
IL
MC
Orono
50
Facility 50
ME AVG 16
Rank #41 / 324
Yes---Paul Arbour-0--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Maine

Dirigo Pines – Orono is in Orono, Maine. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses.

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Cash support · veterans

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
ME specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
In-home & community support

Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Eligibility

General
People meeting MaineCare Section 19 Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly and Adults with Disabilities requirements.

What it provides

  • Authorized community-living services under Section 19; based on clinical assessment and the service plan.
Caregiver respite

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Eligibility

General
Families caring for people living with dementia or related diseases, including Alzheimer's, under the state Caregiver Respite Program.

What it provides

  • Respite support arranged through Maine's aging network; subject to assessment and program rules.
In-home support

MaineCare Private Duty Nursing and Personal Care Services (Section 96)

Maine MaineCare Private Duty Nursing and Personal Care Services (Section 96)

Eligibility

General
MaineCare members whose functional and medical assessment establishes eligibility for authorized Section 96 services. Financial eligibility and the approved plan of care also apply.
ME specifics
Purpose: In-home support. This is a program to explore, not confirmation that it pays the featured provider or service.

What it provides

  • Authorized private-duty nursing and personal care in the home under MaineCare Section 96.
Home repairs & accessibility

MaineHousing Home Repair Program

MaineHousing Home Repair Program

Income limit
Household income at or below 80% of area median income.

Eligibility

General
Low-income homeowners who have owned and lived in the home for at least one year before applying.
ME specifics
The official overview does not require applicants to be older adults.

What it provides

  • Grants for approved necessary repairs and accessibility work; such as heating; roofs; structural repairs and disability-related changes.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB through 185% of the federal poverty level; QI above 185% through 250%, using state income-counting rules.
Asset limit
No asset test for the Medicare Savings Program.

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
ME specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dirigo Pines – Orono

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What is the license number of Dirigo Pines – Orono?
According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines – Orono's license number is RCD39894.
02 When does Dirigo Pines – Orono's license expire?
According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines – Orono's license expires on March 10, 2028.
03 How long has Dirigo Pines – Orono been in business?
Dirigo Pines – Orono has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at Dirigo Pines – Orono?
Yes, Dirigo Pines – Orono allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Who is the administrator of Dirigo Pines – Orono?
Paul Arbour is the administrator of Dirigo Pines – Orono.
06 How many beds does Dirigo Pines – Orono have?
Dirigo Pines – Orono has 50 beds.
07 How much does Dirigo Pines – Orono cost per month?
Pricing at Dirigo Pines – Orono starts at $6,275 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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