Harrison House in Dover Foxcroft, ME

Harrison House is an assisted living community in Dover Foxcroft, ME.

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33 Spring Street, Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 79 reviews
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Overall Review of Harrison House

differentiator 46 reviews mention this

Breakfast is consistently praised

Breakfast is repeatedly singled out as hearty, delicious, and freshly prepared.

Many reviews describe breakfast as the highlight of the stay, calling it delicious, hearty, and freshly made by the hosts. A number of guests note specific breakfast items like pancakes and baked apple, and several say it was worth the extra cost. A few residents also mention breakfast accommodations for dietary needs and allergies, with staff described as attentive to requests.

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Rooms are described as very clean

Residents and guests consistently mention spotless, freshly maintained rooms.

Cleanliness comes up throughout the reviews, with guests describing rooms as spotless, very clean, and freshly updated. Several mention details like comfortable linens and a clean bathroom setup, reinforcing that the property is well kept. There is one negative outlier where a guest reports a heavy mold smell, but most reviews focus on how clean the accommodations are.

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Comfortable beds and quiet stays

Comfort is a recurring theme, including very comfortable beds.

Comfort shows up in two ways: guests describe exceptionally comfortable beds and also mention a restful, quiet atmosphere. Multiple reviews reference relaxing spaces such as porches, outdoor seating, and fire pits, with the overall stay feeling calm. A few comments also point to private or restful layouts, while at least one guest mentions they wanted different arrangements for a particular situation.

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Hosts are described as welcoming

Hosts are repeatedly described as kind, accommodating, and responsive.

Across many reviews, guests highlight how warmly they were greeted and how helpful the hosts were during the stay. Several describe owners as friendly and attentive without being intrusive, and others mention quick support with questions, needs, or special requests. One negative review criticizes customer service when trying to cancel a reservation, which stands apart from the generally positive descriptions.

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Local access for outings

Guests mention easy access to nearby activities and dining.

Reviewers often talk about being close to town attractions and local outings, including theater and nearby restaurants. Several also mention nearby outdoor options and day-trip plans, describing the area as good for exploring. This aligns with the surrounding options listed nearby, including restaurants, parks, and medical offices.

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 3 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • The Bear's Den (0.1 miles)
  • Bears Den Restaurant & Tavern (0.1 miles)
  • Chew 62 (0.2 miles)
  • Nor'easter (0.2 miles)
  • Moon Hing Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Charlie's (0.4 miles)
  • Pat's Dairyland (0.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Mayo Women's Health Ob-Gyn (0.3 miles)
  • Dover-Foxcroft Family Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Mayo Orthopaedics (0.4 miles)
  • Penquis Orthopaedics PA (0.4 miles)
  • Mayo Surgical Associates (0.5 miles)
  • David P Frasz, MD (0.6 miles)
  • Hometown Health Center (1.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Center Theatre (0.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Center Coffee House (0.4 miles)
  • Center Coffee House (0.5 miles)
  • Spruce Mill Farm Kitchen (0.5 miles)
  • Spencer's Bakery & Cafe (0.5 miles)
  • Stutzman's Farm (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • United Baptist Chr-Dover Prsng (0.4 miles)
  • United Baptist Church of Dover (0.4 miles)
  • United Methodist Church (0.5 miles)
  • Living Word Assembly of God (0.5 miles)
  • St Thomas Church (0.6 miles)
  • St Thomas Aquinas Church (0.6 miles)
  • Saint Augustines Episcopal Church (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Peaks Kenny State Pk (0.4 miles)
  • Kiwanis Park (0.4 miles)
  • Dexter Recreation Department (11.8 miles)
  • Milo Recreation Department (13.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mayo Regional Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Hospital Administration District 4 (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Foxcroft Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Hippy Chick Natural Solutions (6.6 miles)
  • Hannaford Pharmacy (11.6 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.7 miles)
  • Roadrunner Taxi (11.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13 miles)
  • Central Maine & Quebec Railway (13 miles)

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