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10 Best Nursing Homes in Orrington, ME
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Orrington nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Orrington, ME may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Orrington or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Orrington.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brooks, Waldo and Swanville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Brooks, Waldo and Swanville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Orrington, ME
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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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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...
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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...
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: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Orrington, ME
The average cost of senior living in Orrington is $5,595 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waterville, ME with an average of $3,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Orrington, ME vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Orrington, ME vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Orrington
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Orrington
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
3.4
My mom passed away over a year ago. She chose not to participate in meals in the dining room or the activities. Covid affected over 12 months of her stay. She had several med errors and two staff that worked nights were let go after week reported rough handling. They sprained her wrist badly.
Orrington nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orrington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orrington, 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 Orrington nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Orrington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
8.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
23.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Orrington nursing homes
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 Orrington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orrington, MENational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
8.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orrington nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Orrington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orrington, MENational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Orrington nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Orrington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orrington, MENational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orrington nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Orrington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orrington, MENational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
0.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winterberry Heights Senior Living, Westgate Center and Harbor Hill Center are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Orrington, Maine. See full list of communities.
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