Granite Hill Estates in Hallowell, ME

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Granite Hill Estates in Hallowell, ME

Granite Hill Estates is an assisted living and memory care community in Hallowell, ME.

Information last verified:

60 Balsam Drive, Hallowell, ME 04347

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

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Overall Review of Granite Hill Estates

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Staff help residents day to day

Residents consistently describe staff members as attentive and responsive.

Across reviews, residents and families describe staff who are friendly, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile. Multiple families mention fast follow-through when they call or text with requests, and several describe staff as supportive during major transitions. In memory care, reviewers also emphasize a caring, attentive approach from the team supporting residents day to day.

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Dining earns frequent praise

Food quality is one of the most consistent positives in reviews.

Residents repeatedly describe the dining as excellent, delicious, or “5 star,” and many note they no longer need to shop or prepare meals. Several reviewers connect the meals with overall satisfaction, including residents in the assisted living and memory care settings. Families also mention positive details around meal service as part of the day-to-day experience.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents say there are plenty of activities to stay involved.

Reviews describe an active community life, with exercise, group activities, clubs, committees, and social gatherings showing up often. Many residents mention specific ways they stay involved, like exercise classes, gardening, writers groups, and resident-led or committee work. Several also describe the opportunity to keep a regular routine after moving, with fewer days feeling empty or isolating.

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Care progression without relocating

Residents value the ability to receive higher levels of care on-site.

Some families describe being able to move through multiple levels of care at Granite Hill Estates without having to relocate again as needs increased. Reviews also highlight memory care experiences where families felt their loved ones were in a safe, comfortable setting with attentive staff. One reviewer notes a limitation related to end-of-life care needs, suggesting fit can depend on what level of care is required.

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Location feels close to necessities

Residents appreciate nearby stores and medical options.

A few reviews mention convenience, describing easy access to shopping and medical facilities while still feeling they are in a quieter setting. One family also points to proximity to hospitals and other important local destinations as part of choosing the community. This mix of closeness and a calmer campus shows up as a practical benefit for day-to-day life.

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • 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 call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • Oyster Bar & Grille (0.9 miles)
  • Senator Restaurant (0.9 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
  • Arby's (1.1 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • MaineGeneral Allergy & Asthma (0.6 miles)
  • Be Well My Friend (0.6 miles)
  • Family Focused Health Care (1.3 miles)
  • Christopher Maloney, Naturopathic Doctor (1.7 miles)
  • Three Rivers Family Practice DO (2 miles)
  • Anthony S Pakiam (2.2 miles)
  • Health Reach Network (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kennebec Pharmacy & Home Care (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Community Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • AAA Pharmaceutical Alternatives (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Moose Tracks Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Huiskamer Coffee House (2.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Pathways Of Maine (1.1 miles)
  • Maine Migrant Health Program (2.3 miles)
  • Riverview Psychiatric Center (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Cape Air (1.5 miles)
  • usta State Airport (AUG) (1.5 miles)
  • Avis Rent A Car (1.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1.8 miles)
  • Pond Town Taxidermy Studio (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bread Of Life Ministries - Executive Director (1.5 miles)
  • St Mary's (1.9 miles)
  • Unitarian Universalist Community Church (2.2 miles)
  • Augusta Spiritualist Church (2.3 miles)
  • Green St United Methodist Church (2.3 miles)
  • Augusta Spiritualist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Saint Augustine Church (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Vaughan Field (2.2 miles)
  • Capitol Park (2.2 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (2.4 miles)
  • Augusta Parks Department (2.6 miles)
  • Viles Arboretum (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Colonial Theater (2.5 miles)
  • Regal Augusta (2.6 miles)

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