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Dirigo Pines
Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care
9 Alumni Drive
Orono, ME 04473
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Short-Term or Respite Stay at
Dirigo Pines Senior Living

A short-term or respite stay at Dirigo Pines provides the opportunity to find out if senior living is the right fit for you. Whether you want to give it a trial run before moving in full-time, recover after a hospital stay, or escape harsh winters in a maintenance-free setting, we’ll make it work, together.

What Are the Benefits of a Respite Stay?

  • Post-hospitalization recovery: If you need extra help, medication management, or therapy after a hospital or rehab stay before returning home.
  • Trial period: Get an insider’s perspective of how worry-free your lifestyle can be. Enjoy all the advantages of upscale living with chef-prepared meals, scheduled activities, and dedicated team members to support you.
  • Snowbird stay: Avoid winter hassles in a maintenance-free, relaxing environment where we handle the worries for you.

Amenities and Services

  • Delicious restaurant-style dining
  • Housekeeping and linen services
  • Pet-friendly community
  • Medication reminders and management
  • Personalized care services
  • Outdoor courtyards with putting green, nature trails, and trout ponds
  • Fitness center
  • Media room
  • Library
  • Arts and crafts studio
  • Beauty salon and barber shop

Flexible Terms

Our flexible short-term stays with a 30-day minimum are designed for comfort and ease. We’ll work with you on the services you need and length of your stay, and we’ll make it feel like home. If you decide to move in full-time, we’ll do everything we can to make it a seamless transition.

Restaurant-Style Dining

Enjoy homestyle, chef-prepared meals as part of your stay. Leave behind the worry of shopping and cooking and simply savor good food, surrounded by good company.

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Events & Activities

While you’re staying with us at Dirigo Pines, take part in planned events and activities as part of our Vibrant Living Program. Whether you’re drawn to a fitness class, movie night, or shopping excursion, you’ll enjoy meeting new friends and seeing what life is like in senior living in Orono, ME.

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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.

Still Have Questions?

Our team would love to connect and help you decide if a short-term stay at Dirigo Pines is right for you.

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