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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Orono, ME

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If your loved one needs memory care in Orono, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Orono, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Orono incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Orono memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Orono, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bangor, Ellsworth and West Enfield.
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We picked them because it was a beautiful physical plant, welcoming staff. It was an assisted living facility. They accepted my sister who had dementia. Would recommend. But not for someone with dementia. As...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living features 78 well designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom retirement and assisted living apartments. We also offer a dedicated wing with 14 apartments designed to accommodate residents with memory care needs. This wing, which has a separate entrance, is...
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Once placed at Dirigo Pines, there was no instructions about how to to forward. Things like making a hair appointment, policies on visitors or outings, arranging for personal care like podiatrist etc. a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dirigo Pines is an independent living, assisted living, specialized care, and memory care community situated in picturesque Orono, Maine. Residents choose from a wide range of lifestyle options and styles designed for comfort and convenience. At Dirigo Pines residents can stroll along the...
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My loved one stayed at this facility at a time, and the care they provided was excellent. However he was not quite ready for full time nursing care, and still wanted a level of independence. We decided to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Orono Commons is located in historic and vibrant Orono, Maine. Home to the University of Maine, Orono is an exciting and growing city on the shores of the Penobscot River. We are proud of our beautiful community and the high quality assistance we provide to our residents. Our caring staff can...
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I can say very affirmatively that my mother was much relieved with the care she got at Westgate Manor. They are a skilled nursing facility that really specializes in dementia care and alzheimer's care. Of...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Westgate Center's campus offers residential care/assisted living located in beautiful Bangor, Maine. We specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. We are an affiliate of National Health Care Associates. The center features a large dining room and an...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...

Cost of memory care in Orono, ME

The average cost of senior living in Orono is $6,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Town, ME with an average of $5,940 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orono, ME vs. nearby cities

Orono, ME
$6,140/mo
$5,940/mo
$6,140/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orono, ME vs. the state and national average

Orono, ME
$6,140/mo
$6,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orono vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,140/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Orono, ME by room type

Semi-Private
$7,088/mo
Studio
$6,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,683/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Orono over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Orono

Recent reviews for memory care in Orono

Dirigo Pines in Orono, ME

3.8
They were under staffed but part of that was due to covid. They do a good job but only offer certain services. There was very little enrichment, but again due to covid. It is on the expensive side. The staff are wonderful, caring, friendly and always available. The facility itself is ...
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Winterberry Heights Senior Living in Bangor, ME

5.0
Every employee is pleasant, helpful and engages with residents, seamlessly adjusting the interaction such that it is appropriate to that resident. During my initial tour, I asked about hiring. The answer resonated with me as they said “we look for attitude, aptitude and people who care, as we ...
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Orono memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orono memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orono, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Orono memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Orono that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orono, MENational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
72.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
8.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orono memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Orono Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orono, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orono memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Orono partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orono, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Orono memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Orono communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orono, MENational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orono memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Orono offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orono, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Dirigo Pines and Orono Commons are the top-rated memory care facilities near Orono, Maine. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Orono, Maine. See the full list.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in Orono, Maine typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Orono, Maine, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Orono, Maine, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Orono, Maine ranges from $2400 to $13000. The average Memory Care cost in Orono, Maine is $6,140. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Orono, Maine typically starts at $2400. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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