Dean House is an assisted living community in Bangor, ME.
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272 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe staff who are friendly, supportive, and responsive to people who need help.
Many reviews emphasize staff being helpful and genuinely caring. Several people also mention getting answers quickly when they call or working through paperwork without judgment. A number of reviewers describe the staff as “nice” or “great,” including volunteers showing up consistently to help.
Residents highlight free meals and food assistance as a major part of day-to-day support.
Food is a recurring theme, with reviews calling out daily hot food, lunch service, and a soup-kitchen style setup. Several people describe coming in when they are hungry and getting meals or food packages. Reviews also reference specific meal days and times as part of planning their visit.
Some residents report issues with hours, phone access, or getting help when they arrive.
A few reviews say the posted hours or scheduling did not match what they experienced in person. Others describe trouble reaching someone by phone, delays getting responses, or being unable to enter when they expected to. There are also mentions of being turned away when seeking food assistance, which stands out as a negative experience.
Residents report the space and offerings can be hard to navigate and sometimes feel inconsistent.
At least a couple of reviews mention the setup not being well organized and needing more searching to find what you want. One reviewer also points out that certain clothing sizes and types can be scarce, even when other items are available. Another describes the cleanliness of the setting positively, suggesting conditions may be mixed depending on what you’re looking for.
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4 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Bangor International (3 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesDean House is located at 272 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401 in Penobscot County, Maine
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