Dirigo Pines

Our visit to Dirigo Pines was extremely constructive. We were met by [name removed], who spent ample time with us explaining the overall mission of their unit and how we could fit into it. We then took a brief tour of the facility and frankly, we were extremely impressed and can easily imagine ourselves living here for the rest of our lives. Everything was extremely clean, and the organization seemed maintained very well, using common sense at every turn.

Stay involved

I believe that every family needs to be an advocate for their loved one. Dementia patients need to have someone to help them through their journey. My biggest concern is the cost.

Our families experience

Most of the ones caring for her were pleasant. You could tell who was doing it just for a pay check and those that loved the job. The staff has seen many people at the end of their life stage. They should know the signs and be able to let us know when to bring in Hospice. They told us nothing and we had to eventually approach the topic with the nurse. By the time hospice was brought in my mother-in-law was experiencing terminal agitation and was in a lot of pain. She really didn't need to suffer as much!

Wonderful facility

Everyone was very helpful and professional during the whole process from touring the facility to moving in and getting settled. The staff have great communication with each other so when we were running into some problems and certain precautions needed to be taken, everyone that would deal with my aunt knew what to do and how to deal with the situation from the nurses to the front desk staff.

- nice community with some improvements-

The quality of care depends on the caregivers. Some are amazing and attentive and some are adequate, with not much personality, The meals are ok, nothing that stands out. I have eaten in the main dining room a few times and would consider it to be worth the [fee removed] they charge. The cleanliness is fine, but could be better.

Review for Dirigo Pines

You definitely have to be an advocate for your loved one and keep on top of things, especially in the memory unit. The better the relationship you make with people there the better the treatment. It is best to be there as often as you can.