Dirigo Pines – Orono
1.7 miles from city center
Description
Ranked as one of the best independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term, and skilled nursing homes in Orono, Dirigo Pines is an upscale community with amenities that promote fun and relaxation in an inviting environment. The vibrant community encourages seniors to build an active social life while not worrying about any chores to do. Dirgi Pines is outstanding in their service for combining passion and care in the comfort of home.
Dirigo Pines services offered are designed to allow flexibility for families, these include respite care, short-term stays, and specialized care. Community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.
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(207)-886-5177 Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Maine Seniors
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Eligibility
Benefits
Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly
MaineCare HCB Program
- General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- ME Specifics: Rural access emphasized.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals ($6/meal), adult day services ($60/day).
Maine Statewide Respite Program
ME Respite Program
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
- Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
- ME Specifics: Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.
- Services: In-home respite (up to 30 days/year), adult day care (~$60/day).
MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)
MaineCare Nursing Facility Services
- General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
- Income Limits (2025): $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
- ME Specifics: Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.
- Services: 24/7 nursing care, meals, therapy, medications (hours unlimited per medical need).
Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)
Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services
- General: Age 65+, Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,000/month (varies by AAA).
- Asset Limits: Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
- ME Specifics: Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.
- Services: Personal care (20-30 hours/week), PERS, adult day care, home modifications.
Home Accessibility and Repair Program
Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair
- General: Age 62+, Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$34,000/year (individual, 80% AMI, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; focus on income.
- ME Specifics: Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.
- Services: Wheelchair ramps, grab bars, roof repairs (up to $20,000/project).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Maine PACE (not widely available yet)
- General: Age 55+, Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
- ME Specifics: Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.
- Services: Medical care, personal care, day center, transportation, respite (tailored to need).
Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit
Maine VA Aid and Attendance
- General: Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).
- Asset Limits: $155,356 (net worth limit).
- ME Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
- Services: Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Maine Medicare Savings Programs
- General: Age 65+, Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
- Income Limits (2025): $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
- Asset Limits: $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
- ME Specifics: Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).
- Services: Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B), co-pays, deductibles.
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ORONO COMMONS
93.75%
80
3988
18950
4921
$12,630,109.00
$5,170,076.00
$5,328,310.00
GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC
0205031
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