Shin Pond Road Home in Patten, ME

Shin Pond Road Home is an assisted living community in Patten, ME.

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219 Shin Pond Road, Patten, ME 04765

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

4.9 from 103 reviews
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Overall Review of Shin Pond Road Home

common 46 reviews mention this

Friendly, helpful staff stands out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as friendly and helpful.

Across reviews, people mention that staff members are welcoming, accommodating, and quick to help with requests. Several describe staff giving practical support—like recommendations, answering questions, and assisting with equipment or adjustments. Even when guests have issues, the overall impression is that the team responds and tries to make things work.

differentiator 34 reviews mention this

Food and on-site dining feel reliable

The on-site restaurant is a consistent highlight, not an afterthought.

Many reviews point to the restaurant and bar as part of the convenience of staying there. Guests describe good meals and enjoyable dining experiences on-site, with some calling out specific favorites like breakfast and pizza. The community also offers a dining room, aligning with how frequently meals show up in reviews.

common 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep matter

A recurring theme is that cabins, rooms, and common areas are kept clean.

A number of guests specifically mention clean accommodations and well-maintained grounds, including bathrooms and showers. Others describe cabins as clean and comfortable, with reports of updated or well-kept spaces. There are also occasional complaints about cleaning or comfort, but the balance of comments leans toward cleanliness.

common 22 reviews mention this

Activities and trail access drive visits

Reviews frequently connect the stay to outdoor activities right on the property.

Many visitors talk about ATV and snowmobile riding, trail access, and exploring nearby outdoors, often framing the location as the reason for choosing the trip. Reviews also mention having what they need on-site, like food and gas, which supports longer riding days. Scheduled daily activities are included as a community offering, matching how often the overall stay is described as well-organized around day plans.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Occasional maintenance or comfort gaps

Some reviews mention problems with cleanliness or comfort that could affect a stay.

While most comments are positive, a few reviews describe concerns such as bathroom cleanliness and maintenance items that weren’t handled as expected. Another review mentions discomfort with mattresses, suggesting not every cabin detail matches the overall impression. These are minority reports, but they show that occasional operational or comfort issues do come up.

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

Places of Worship

  • Saint Paul Catholic Church (1 miles)
  • Patten Pentecostal Church (1.1 miles)
  • Patten United Methodist Church (1.2 miles)
  • Saint Agnes Parish (9.4 miles)
  • Island Falls United Baptist Church (9.5 miles)
  • Whittier Congregational Church (9.6 miles)
  • Resting Arms (9.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Craig's Clam Shop (1 miles)
  • Shin Pond Pub (5.3 miles)
  • Brenda's Restaurant (9.5 miles)
  • The Slice (12.5 miles)
  • The Maine Slice (12.5 miles)
  • M & D Bear Den Family Restaurant & Pub (14 miles)
  • A Place To Eat (16.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Mak's Coffee House (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Patten Drug Company (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Patten Park & Recreation Department (1.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Katahdin Valley Health Center (1.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Top of the World Taxidermy (14.9 miles)

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