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Residential Care Facilitys in Orono, Maine

Orono has one licensed residential care facility, College Avenue, with room for 1 residents. Because options in Orono are limited, we also list the 6 nearest licensed homes in surrounding communities below. Every home here is verified against Maine Department of Health and Human Services records for Penobscot County.

Families in Maine typically pay $4,500 to $6,500 per month for a shared room and $5,500 to $8,000 for a private room. Estimate your cost or learn how residential care facilities work.

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Licensed homes near Orono

Orono has only one licensed home, so these are the closest residential care facilities in surrounding communities, sorted by distance.

Common questions about care homes in Orono

How many residential care facilities are in Orono, Maine?
Orono has 1 licensed residential care facility in Penobscot County. Statewide, Maine licenses 300 small residential care homes.
How much does a residential care facility in Orono cost?
Across Maine, a shared room in a small licensed care home typically runs $4,500 to $6,500 per month and a private room $5,500 to $8,000, based on 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey figures and operator data. The exact rate depends on care needs, so use our free cost estimator for a personalized figure.
Who licenses residential care facilities in Orono?
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Regulatory Services licenses and inspects every residential care facility in Orono. You can verify any home's license status in the official state database before you tour.
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