Meals are frequently described as affordable and easy to access.
Residents’ experiences repeatedly point to food as a major part of day-to-day support, including a diner with low-cost meals and mentions of free lunch. Several comments also describe ordering affordable food and using benefits for hot meals. This aligns with the community offering a dining room and meal preparation and service, along with options tied to special dietary restrictions.
differentiator11 reviews mention this
Recovery programs and groups
Many residents describe ongoing meetings and structured group support.
A recurring theme is the availability of recovery-focused programs, including meetings and classes, plus peer-led support. Multiple comments describe groups that help people in recovery and mention one-on-one support alongside events and sessions. The community also lists scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored activities, which matches how residents describe what fills their days.
common28 reviews mention this
Welcoming, supportive people
Residents consistently describe staff and peer counselors as welcoming and helpful.
Across the reviews, residents emphasize that the people there are kind, supportive, and responsive, often noting that they feel welcomed. Several comments single out staff and peer counselors for being there for individuals and helping with needs. While a small number of reviews raise concerns about how someone was treated when requesting information, the broader pattern is frequent praise for friendliness and support.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Access rules can feel strict
A few residents mention barriers or strict requirements for staying or getting help.
Some comments describe hurdles around eligibility and access, including a request for personal information to stay and a note that you have to be a member. There is also one review questioning why it was listed a certain way when calling for information, with frustration directed at the person answering. These mixed experiences suggest that getting in or understanding the process may not feel straightforward for everyone.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Housing
4 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Bangor International (3 miles away)
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Chapin Park (0.2 miles)
Bangor Dog Park (1.1 miles)
City of Bangor Parks & Recreation (1.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Northern Light Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Byard (0.3 miles)
Miller Drug (0.3 miles)
Miller Drug Pharmacy-Riverside (0.6 miles)
Shaw's Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
Physicians
David A Branch (0.3 miles)
Paul N Smith (0.4 miles)
Bangor Family Healthcare (0.4 miles)
Joseph Lawrence Benoit (0.4 miles)
Sleep Diagnostics at Eastern Maine Medical Center (0.4 miles)
Downeast Orthopedics (0.6 miles)
Heritage Psychiatric Associates (0.6 miles)
Restaurants
Frank's Bake Shop & Catering (0.3 miles)
The Tarratine (0.4 miles)
Pepino's Mexican Restaurant (0.4 miles)
Orono Brewing Company (0.5 miles)
Hero's Sports Grill & Entertainment Center (0.6 miles)
Main Tavern (0.7 miles)
Carolina Sports & Spirits (0.8 miles)
Hospitals
Sleep Center of Maine (0.4 miles)
St Joseph Hospital (0.5 miles)
St Joseph Healthcare Park (0.5 miles)
St Joseph CBO (0.5 miles)
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (0.6 miles)
EMMC - Outpatient Surgery Center (0.7 miles)
EMMC - Grant 6 West (0.7 miles)
Cafes
West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse (0.6 miles)
Grove Street Group Home is located at 120 Grove Street, Bangor, ME 04401 in Penobscot County, Maine
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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
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Affordable semi-private option with comprehensive care and amenities.
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