Assisted Living Communities in Brewer, ME

"I visited Winterberry Heights Senior Living. There wasn't much I didn't like about it. It was all positive. The amenities were there, they took care of all the services, and everything you needed. The dining area was spectacular, and what they offered for food and everything. They had a pool table. It was very nice, very luxurious. I wasn't able to taste the food, but I did see the menu, and it seemed very nice. The atmosphere in that community was friendly. I have a lady friend who was living there, and she enjoyed it. She liked it there very much."

"My experience as a resident of Dirigo Pines has been very good so far. I have a one-bedroom, which is very nice. It's on the second floor. There are all kinds of activities and all kinds of amenities. The food is wonderful. It's like restaurant style. I hated to cook and I would not eat a lot, so even though it's very expensive compared to what I had been doing, still I get a lot for my money. My interactions with the staff are wonderful. They're really nice. When I moved in, there was no hot water in the washer/dryer in the unit. It didn't work. But they put in a new washer and dryer, and they got the hot water to work, so I am satisfied. Initially, it wasn't great, but the maintenance came and fixed it right away. Also, they have a beautiful library, just two apartments down from me. The landscaping is nicer and fancier than in the other place."

"I can't say enough about Woodlands Senior Living of Brewer, it was outstanding. Everyone was accommodating. The staff member that gave us the tour, her name's Maria, was very knowledgeable. If she didn't have the answers, she knew right where to get them for us. It was a really good experience, and I'd recommend it to people if they're at all looking to check it out. I didn't realize how big this company is, they have several facilities throughout the state. This facility is supposedly older, and I would never have guessed that. That's how good the upkeep is about it. I've gone to other facilities, but hands down, they're thinking about the people and you can tell that they know what they're doing. They know what they're talking about doing and they've been doing this a long time, their focus is on the patients or the residents."

"Freese's was a nice place, but it was a high rise with several floors. The first floor is for the community and activities, and then the second floor and up is the apartments. As far as walking up the stairs and in and out, it would be very hard, so we didn't really like that one. The staff was very polite. They had a community area where people can socialize and get together. It was very clean, and the overall appearance was beautiful. The dining facility was very nice. The area is very dark at night, so we thought the building would not be very safe to go out if you had to. They should have probably lighting outside and more security steps for the occupants, maybe cameras. "

"I visited a loved one at Phillips-Strickland House in Bangor. She was in their assisted living wing and they had very kind and caring people from everything that I have seen there. I've only been over probably 3 times because of COVID. It would have been a year ago since my last visit. The physical appearance of it was fine. It looked very clean, very well kept, and painted well. As far as the wings go, I believe there were 6 rooms attached to a living room, and then, of course, that leads into where the big dining area is for everybody on that floor. It's a great setup. They can eat in their rooms if they're feeling that way or they can eat at the dining table. They take great care of them and she's been happy. I've never tasted the food but she claims it's very, very good. She's a great cook, so she would know. The activities were very good too and the residents enjoyed them. They do light physical exercises."

"My 91yr old mother was admitted on April 11th 2025 to the waterman unit for 13 weeks after she fractured her hip & elbow. She had excellent care from ALL of the staff from the housekeeping ,nursing aids business office, social services , PT /OT RN,PA /NP and the MD's!! Any concern ( which was not many) I brought to the attention of the staff was addressed in a timely matter !! They were kind and engaging and most important of all they listened to my mom!! I am a RN for the last 38 yrs and I know great care when I see it!! BRAVO to the waterman staff!! Keep up the awesome care!! You are hard working crew & dedicated to your patients and it was a joy to get to know you all the last 13 weeks!! I always looked forward to visiting my mother on a daily basis and seeing all your smiling faces!!"