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.
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 – Orono 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
1.7 miles from city center
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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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.
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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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| Stroudwater Lodge | AL IL | Westbrook | 115 | Yes | 18 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 84.3% | Nichole Doyer | 2 | 0
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0.8
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#1 / 237 | 0
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0
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3
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#1 / 237 | 0.0
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0.0
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0.2
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#1 / 237 |
| Coastal Landing LLC | AL IL NH SNF | Brunswick | 83 | Yes | 92 | - | 97.6% | Wendy A Rider | 1 | 1
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0.8
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#98 / 237 | 1
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1
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3
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#96 / 237 | 1.0
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1.0
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0.2
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#114 / 237 |
| Avita of Brunswick | AL MC | Brunswick (Brunswick Station) | 75 | Yes | 20 | - | 89.3% | Monique Kay Thiboutot | 2 | 0
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0.8
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#1 / 237 | 0
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3
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#1 / 237 | 0.0
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0.0
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0.2
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#1 / 237 |
| Dirigo Pines – Orono | AL IL MC | Orono | 50 | Yes | - | - | - | Paul Arbour | - | 0 | - | - |
| Davis Road Group Home | AL | Farmington | 4 | No | 8 | 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 100.0% | - | 1 | 0
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0.8
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#1 / 237 | 0
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3
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#1 / 237 | 0.0
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0.0
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0.2
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#1 / 237 |
According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines – Orono's license number is RCD39894.
According to ME state health department records, Dirigo Pines – Orono's license expires on March 10, 2028.
Dirigo Pines – Orono has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, Dirigo Pines – Orono allows residents to bring their pets.
Paul Arbour is the administrator of Dirigo Pines – Orono.
Dirigo Pines – Orono has 50 beds.
Pricing at Dirigo Pines – Orono starts at $4,990 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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