Union Street Group Home is an assisted living community in Bangor, ME.
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689 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.4 from 50 reviews
5 stars
24
4 stars
5
3 stars
3
2 stars
4
1 stars
14
Union Street Group Home Costs & Pricing
At Union Street Group Home, the costs of care reflect a commitment to quality and individualized support. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $5,482 per month, which is notably higher than the average rates in Penobscot County ($4,485) and across Maine ($4,685). The situation is similar for private accommodations, where Union Street's rate of $6,578 surpasses both the county's average of $5,563 and the state's average of $4,625. These figures indicate that while Union Street Group Home may have higher monthly rates compared to regional counterparts, they likely offer enhanced services or amenities that justify this premium.
Floor plans
Union Street Group Home
Penobscot County
Maine
Semi-Private
$5,482
$4,485
$4,685
Private
$6,578
$5,563
$4,625
Overall Review of Union Street Group Home
differentiator15 reviews mention this
Help for youth without housing
Residents describe this as a place that helps youth facing homelessness get stability.
Many reviews frame the community as a shelter-style option for teens and young people who are homeless or need a safer place to be. Several people say they were able to get a bed or were helped during a difficult period, and others mention support that helped them move toward work or education. A few reviews also describe being turned away, kicked out, or feeling not helped, but the overall theme is that the facility is used for immediate housing and next steps.
common5 reviews mention this
Helpful, polite support described
Multiple residents describe staff as polite and genuinely willing to help.
A subset of reviews specifically highlights staff demeanor and day-to-day helpfulness. People describe being treated politely and receiving meaningful assistance that improved their situation. Others echo the same idea more generally through praise of the help youth receive while at the facility.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Concerns about supervision and rules
Some reviews say supervision and accountability are inconsistent, with rules that do not feel enforced.
Several reviews criticize how rules are followed and whether staff actively manage resident behavior. Comments include claims that people “get away with” too much, that rules are relaxed, and that there were few consequences in situations involving unsafe or disruptive conduct. One reviewer also portrays the environment as lacking consistent oversight and accountability.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Serious safety concerns reported
A couple of reviews describe serious personal safety and threat concerns.
Two reviews raise severe safety problems, including reports of sexual assault by a staff member and a separate account involving threatening behavior. These are not presented as minor complaints; they directly describe fear and harm. Even alongside positive reviews, these safety-focused comments are the clearest, strongest negatives in the set.
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
3 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 (2 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
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.3 miles)
Westgate Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
PCHC - Penobscot Community Health Center Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Pchc Pharmacies (0.8 miles)
Affiliated Pharmacy Service (1 miles)
Hannaford Pharmacy (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Physicians
Eastern Maine Eye Associates P.a (0.4 miles)
Ent Northern Lights Bangor (0.5 miles)
EMMC Diabetes, Endocrine and Nutrition and Diabetes Specialists (0.5 miles)
Eastern Maine Otolaryngology (0.5 miles)
Diabetes and Nutrition Center (0.5 miles)
Brewer Medical Center (0.6 miles)
PCHC Medical Specialists (0.7 miles)
Parks
City of Bangor Parks & Recreation (0.5 miles)
Chapin Park (1.6 miles)
Bangor Dog Park (1.7 miles)
Transportation
Dick's Taxi (0.7 miles)
Car Rental Bangor (1 miles)
Dl6219 Bgr-Lga (1 miles)
Bangor Airport baggage claim (1.1 miles)
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (1.1 miles)
Uhaul (1.5 miles)
U-Haul Moving & Storage (1.9 miles)
Restaurants
Angelos Pizzeria (0.7 miles)
Wendy's (0.8 miles)
McDonald's (0.9 miles)
Subway (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.2 miles)
Dorr Lobster Seafood Market (1.2 miles)
Pizza Hut (1.2 miles)
Hospitals
Penobscot Community Health Center (0.9 miles)
St Joseph CBO (1.1 miles)
Eastern Maine Medical Center (1.1 miles)
St Joseph Hospital (1.2 miles)
St Joseph Healthcare Park (1.2 miles)
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (1.5 miles)
Northern Light Acadia Hospital (1.7 miles)
Cafes
Tim Hortons (1.2 miles)
West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse (1.3 miles)
At Union Street Group Home, the costs of care reflect a commitment to quality and individualized support. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $5,482 per month, which is notably higher than the average rates in Penobscot County ($4,485) and across Maine ($4,685). The situation is similar for private accommodations, where Union Street's rate of $6,578 surpasses both the county's average of $5,563 and the state's average of $4,625. These figures indicate that while Union Street Group Home may have higher monthly rates compared to regional counterparts, they likely offer enhanced services or amenities that justify this premium.
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3 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 (2 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
Specialized memory care with a dedicated unit, attentive staff, and engaging activities.
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