Ohi - 35 George Street is an assisted living community in Hampden, ME.
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35 George Street, Hampden, ME 04444
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.3 from 49 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Ohi - 35 George Street
common17 reviews mention this
Staff kindness and helpfulness stands out
Residents describe the staff as consistently kind and helpful when they can reach them.
Multiple reviewers say the staff is friendly, professional, and supportive, and that visits go smoothly when appointments are handled well. Several mention nurses being attentive or helpful, along with other team members being pleasant and respectful. A number of reviews also describe the clinic experience as easy to navigate, including administrative tasks handled quickly.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Communication delays frustrate families
Residents and families report long hold times and inconsistent follow-up when they call for help.
Several reviews complain about difficulty getting through by phone, describing long periods on hold and calls that go unanswered or provide no clear resolution. Others report being transferred around with little communication, or not receiving detailed messages about what to do next. A few reviews also mention after-hours access as a problem, with people saying they never receive the help they’re expecting.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Medication and follow-up can break down
Some residents report problems with medication refills and follow-up after care.
A few reviewers describe medication issues such as refusals to reorder prescriptions or prescriptions being sent but not successfully handled. Others say follow-up communication didn’t happen as expected, including situations where they felt concerns weren’t addressed in time. In those reviews, the result is stress and additional medical work elsewhere rather than a smooth continuity of care.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Care is sometimes missed due to gaps
Some reviewers say their care was disrupted when staffing or coverage was unavailable.
One reviewer describes being turned away and denied care more than once, attributing the issue to a lack of staff. Another review notes frustration with arranging timely help and not getting the support they were seeking, leading to unfavorable outcomes. Together, these reviews suggest that coverage gaps can impact whether someone gets seen when they need it.
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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 (4 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 (1.1 miles)
Hannaford Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Shaw's Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
Walgreens (4 miles)
Pchc Pharmacies (4.2 miles)
Westgate Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
PCHC - Penobscot Community Health Center Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Calvary Apostolic Church (1.2 miles)
First United Methodist Church of Orrington (1.7 miles)
Orrington Centre Church (3.4 miles)
Clearwater Spiritualist Church (4.3 miles)
General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (4.7 miles)
Physicians
Osteopathic Center for Family Medicine (1.7 miles)
Sunbury Medical Associates (3.4 miles)
Bangor Family Medicine (3.4 miles)
Brewer Medical Center (3.6 miles)
Francis Kathleen Penobscot Community Health Cr Bangor (3.9 miles)
Warren Center For Communication and Learning (4 miles)
Brewer Family Medicine (4.1 miles)
Restaurants
McLaughlin's at the Marina (1.7 miles)
Dysart's Restaurant & Truck Stop (2.2 miles)
Ground Round Restaurant (2.6 miles)
Chases Family Restaurant (2.8 miles)
McLaughlin Seafood (2.9 miles)
Geaghan's Pub (3.3 miles)
Timber Kitchen & Bar (3.3 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Moving & Storage (2.2 miles)
Montreal Maine And Atlantic Railway - General Office Hermon (2.9 miles)
Central Maine & Quebec Railway (2.9 miles)
Dick's Taxi (3.6 miles)
Dl6219 Bgr-Lga (3.6 miles)
Bangor Airport baggage claim (3.7 miles)
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (3.7 miles)
Hospitals
Penobscot Community Health Center (3.3 miles)
Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems (4.2 miles)
St Joseph CBO (4.9 miles)
Sleep Center of Maine (4.9 miles)
St Joseph Hospital (4.9 miles)
St Joseph Healthcare Park (4.9 miles)
Parks
City of Bangor Parks & Recreation (3.8 miles)
Chapin Park (4.8 miles)
Theaters
Queen City Cinema Club (4.1 miles)
Cafes
West Market Square Artisan Coffeehouse (4.2 miles)
Ohi - 35 George Street is located at 35 George Street, Hampden, ME 04444 in Penobscot County, Maine
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