Dirigo Pines

Dirigo Pines Dirigo Pines Senior Living in Orono, ME, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and specialized care.

Enjoy a welcoming community with engaging activities, amenities, and easy access to dining, parks, healthcare, and more. On 68 acres of natural Maine beauty, Dirigo Pines is a lovely retirement community in Orono offering beautiful cottages, spacious independent living and a full continuum of assisted living options. The continuum of care at Dirigo Pines includes specialized care and memory loss c

are services for its residents. We are two miles from UMaine and five miles from Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

Dirigo Pines is so blessed with all of our seniors but this one, Ruby, turned 103 years young!  She celebrated with her ...
04/28/2026

Dirigo Pines is so blessed with all of our seniors but this one, Ruby, turned 103 years young! She celebrated with her family and friends! Ruby has seen so many changes in her lifetime. Cars, technology, space exploration, and commercial development! She can tell you some stories!

Huge "thank you" to Jane Zenk for sharing her family's shells to make wreaths!  We spent a Saturday morning and afternoo...
04/27/2026

Huge "thank you" to Jane Zenk for sharing her family's shells to make wreaths! We spent a Saturday morning and afternoon together being creative and having great social time.

Community life can be as busy as you want it to be. Some residents host a reading group and others love to catch up with...
04/24/2026

Community life can be as busy as you want it to be. Some residents host a reading group and others love to catch up with each other in our comfortable lobby. Dirigo Pines offers many activities and the Life Enrichment team is open to suggestions. After all - this is the residents' home.

Earth Day project of tie-dying canvas bags for shopping around town!  The ladies did an amazing job!
04/23/2026

Earth Day project of tie-dying canvas bags for shopping around town! The ladies did an amazing job!

A huge congratulations to the incredible culinary talents across our Grace Management, Inc. communities who continue to ...
04/23/2026

A huge congratulations to the incredible culinary talents across our Grace Management, Inc. communities who continue to elevate our Graceful dining experience, and made this year's Easter festivities one to remember.

A big round of applause to our 2026 GMI Easter Meal Contest Winners:

🥇 1st Place – Town Village Sterling Heights, Stacey Jeffries
🥈 2nd Place – Inspirations of Peoria, Derek Church
🥉 3rd Place – Camellia at Deerwood, Kenneth Cotrell
🏅 4th Place – The Summit of Coralville, Austina Smith
🏅 5th Place – The Landon at Lake Highlands, Jeffrey Robinson

Our Arbor residents enjoyed a fun outing to Dairy Queen, sharing laughs, treats, and special memories together. It’s the...
04/23/2026

Our Arbor residents enjoyed a fun outing to Dairy Queen, sharing laughs, treats, and special memories together. It’s the little joys that make the biggest impact! ✨

Pets bring more than companionship — they bring routine, purpose, and joy to everyday life. 🐾Read our latest blog and di...
04/20/2026

Pets bring more than companionship — they bring routine, purpose, and joy to everyday life. 🐾

Read our latest blog and discover how pet companionship supports a healthier, more connected lifestyle for seniors. https://ow.ly/ijBm50YMV2a

Day 5 of Associate Appreciation Week did NOT disappoint 🥔✨Our team loaded up at the baked potato bar with all the toppin...
04/17/2026

Day 5 of Associate Appreciation Week did NOT disappoint 🥔✨

Our team loaded up at the baked potato bar with all the toppings (because why have a plain potato when you can make it amazing?!) 🤭 From classic butter and sour cream to fully loaded creations, it was the perfect comfort-food moment to keep everyone going strong 💛

And the excitement didn’t stop there… 🎉
We wrapped up the day by announcing our raffle winner!! Huge congratulations, we love celebrating our incredible associates and all the hard work you put in every single day 👏

Day 4 of Associate Appreciation Week 🍿Our Director of Maintenance popped in with a popcorn party for the team! A little ...
04/16/2026

Day 4 of Associate Appreciation Week 🍿
Our Director of Maintenance popped in with a popcorn party for the team! A little snack break to say THANK YOU for all the hard work that keeps everything running smoothly.

Day 3 of Associate Appreciation Week was un-bear-ably fun 🐻✨  5 flavors, lots of guesses, and even more laughs!Life Enri...
04/15/2026

Day 3 of Associate Appreciation Week was un-bear-ably fun 🐻✨

5 flavors, lots of guesses, and even more laughs!
Life Enrichment made it a blast 💛

Day 2 fun = officially unmatched 🍦🦖Our ice cream cart made its way around the building with a special dino guest bringin...
04/15/2026

Day 2 fun = officially unmatched 🍦🦖

Our ice cream cart made its way around the building with a special dino guest bringing all the laughs and sweet treats 😄

Big congrats to our scavenger hunt winner you crushed it! 🏆

Loving the joy and appreciation we’re celebrating all week long 💛

🌷 The sun is shining and there’s no better time to make your move! Come enjoy our 68 acre campus and gorgeous wooded vie...
04/14/2026

🌷 The sun is shining and there’s no better time to make your move! Come enjoy our 68 acre campus and gorgeous wooded views!

We currently have immediate availability at Dirigo Pines, and we’d love to welcome you home. Whether you’re just starting your search or ready to take the next step, today is the perfect day to explore everything our community has to offer.

✨ Beautiful surroundings
✨ Comfortable living spaces
✨ A vibrant, welcoming lifestyle

Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and stop by for a visit today—no better way to see if Dirigo Pines is the right fit for you!

📍 Come tour, ask questions, and picture your future here. We can’t wait to meet you!

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9 Alumni Drive
Orono, ME
04473

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