Trusted Memory Care Honoring Past Experiences
Our proprietary Memory Care service, The Village Program®, supports residents with memory impairments like Alzheimer’s and dementia, maintaining their dignity and embracing each day. We create personalized care plans that honor residents’ histories, preferences, and abilities. You and your loved one will feel at ease knowing their days are spent with a warm, caring team, supporting them to live each day to the fullest.
Memory Care Amenities and Services
- Studio apartments featuring bathrooms with safety features
- Delicious restaurant-style dining
- 24-hour care associates who have completed EssentiALZ training
- Medication management
- Personal care assistance, cueing, and reminders
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Media room
- Library
- Arts and crafts studio
- Beauty salon and barber shop
The Village Program®
Our innovative approach to Memory Care, The Village Program®, offers tailored Memory Care programming that engages residents in activities reflective of their former schedules, lifestyles, and interests. Through enriching events, comfortable surroundings, and close relationships with team members, residents feel at home in The Village in our senior living community in Orono, ME.
Learn MoreEvents & Activities
We believe that there are four primary factors that contribute to a rich, joyful life for seniors: Purpose, Curiosity, Creativity, and Fun. Using these pillars—our Vibrant Living Program—as a guide, we take into account individual preferences and abilities, with each event designed to spark joy and enhance each day.
Learn MoreRestaurant-Style Dining
Enjoy delicious, chef-prepared meals without the worry of cooking. In our Memory Care community, each meal is a time to come together, relax, and enjoy nutritious, hearty food. Our dining program considers individual dietary needs and emphasizes fresh, local ingredients.
Learn MoreGraceful Transitions
When you’re ready to move in, we’ll be with you every step of the way to make the transition as seamless as it can be. From tips and guidelines to get ready to downsize, to a guided transition in your first 90 days, our caring team will do everything we can to help you feel at home.
Learn MoreUser-Friendly Technology
Easy-to-adopt technology helps keep your relationship close with your loved one and your mind at ease about their daily activities. Using the LifeLoop app, residents are able to view upcoming activities and menus, and sign up for outings and other programs. You can also check in at your convenience and message them securely. LifeLoop also offers the nationally recognized It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L) program, which uses simple touch-screen actions to encourage engagement without frustration through cognitive and therapy activities, games, and more.
Learn MoreComfort & Peace of Mind
When you can’t be by your loved one’s side, rest assured that our dedicated, caring team members are there to provide the level of assistance needed to help them feel cared for. We value what every resident has to offer, and our team members love nothing more than talking with residents, learning about their lives and interests.
Learn MoreMemory Care Floor Plans
Our thoughtfully designed studio apartments offer bathrooms with safety features and an environment with limited stimulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Our dining teams are experienced in accommodating a wide range of dietary needs, including low-sodium, high-protein, diabetic-friendly, and texture-modified diets. Residents work with culinary staff to develop personal meal plans that reflect both medical requirements and personal preferences.
Although in Memory Care, residents may not have personal pets, they can still enjoy the benefits of Pets Are Family Here™. Some Memory Care communities may offer companion pets, therapy animal visits, or pet-themed events that create moments of comfort, familiarity, and joy. Personal pet guidelines vary by community and level of care.
Our Graceful Dining program offers restaurant-style meals in a social dining room, with many communities also providing casual options at an on-site bistro or cafe. We prioritize fresh, locally sourced ingredients and accommodate individual dietary needs and preferences. Meals are designed to be both nourishing and enjoyable.
Senior living refers to a range of lifestyle and care options designed for older adults. Each Grace Management, Inc. community may offer one or more options within the Senior Living Spectrum: 55+ Active Adult Living, Independent Living, Assisted Living, or Memory Care. Each option is designed to enhance the lives and well being of seniors. Compare senior living types to choose the option that’s best for you or your loved one.
Grace Management, Inc. team members caring for residents with memory impairments are trained in evidence-based dementia care through EssentiALZ training. Additionally, our Memory Care approach, The Village Program®, is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
You may notice your loved one struggling with daily tasks, experiencing increased confusion or agitation, or wandering. Safety risks at home, like leaving the stove on or forgetting medications, are also meaningful signs. A Memory Care community may help provide the right support needed to reduce risks and ensure your loved one’s safety.
No — though related, Memory Care is a distinct specialized level of care designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive conditions. It includes 24-hour supervision, structured routines, therapeutic programming, and specially trained staff. Our skilled team members complete EssentiALZ training.
Memory Care is a specialized form of senior living designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory-related conditions. Grace Management, Inc. Memory Care communities provide 24-hour support, assistance with daily activities, structured routines, medication management, and coordinated care with healthcare providers all within a purpose-built environment.
Independent Living suits adults who live autonomously and want a maintenance-free lifestyle with amenities and community. Assisted Living adds personalized support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming. Memory Care provides 24-hour supervision and structured assistance for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or progressive memory conditions. Each level is designed to meet distinct care needs.
Grace Management, Inc. is a senior living management company with more than 40 years of experience developing and operating Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities across the U.S. We are guided by our personal approach, creating communities where older adults thrive and age gracefully. We are recognized by American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) as one of the 50 largest senior housing operators.
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Our team would love to connect and help you decide if Memory Care at Dirigo Pines is right for you or your loved one.
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