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1 / 6Quick Facts
- Campus size
- 135-acre wooded campus near Augusta
- Housing options
- Cottage homes plus apartments in main lodge
- Continuum of care
- Residents move between independent, assisted, and memory care
- Veteran community
- About 35 resident veterans with monthly gatherings
- Memory care availability
- On-site memory care unit for residents with dementia
What Families Think
Families describe Granite Hill Estates as a warm, close-knit community on a large wooded campus near Augusta, Maine, with consistently high praise for staff attentiveness, food quality, and the range of activities offered. Reviewers frequently mention smooth transitions between independent living, assisted living, and memory care as needs change, and several long-term residents (some living there for over a decade) describe it as feeling like family.
The Good
- Extremely high satisfaction across dozens of reviews
- Praised for attentive, long-tenured staff
- Frequent praise for food quality and variety
- Wide range of daily activities and resident committees
- Cottage and apartment living options preserve independence
- Smooth transitions between care levels as needs increase
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- One reviewer wished end-of-life care were offered on-site
- One brief review cited limited housing options and poor placement
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About Granite Hill Estates
Granite Hill Estates is an assisted living and memory care community located in Hallowell, Maine, just minutes from downtown Augusta. The community is situated on a 135-acre wooded campus and serves Maine seniors, many of whom are originally local to the region.
The community offers Cottage Homes and apartment options designed to support residents while preserving their independence and traditions. Residents have access to secure, supportive services and a social atmosphere, with professional staff available to assist at any time. The community provides homemade, nutritious meals prepared daily by its culinary team.
Granite Hill Estates features an extensive calendar of activities curated by a full-time program team to engage residents' minds, bodies, and spirits. Programming includes creative arts instruction for both experienced and new artists, reminiscence programs designed to connect residents with sensory-linked memories, and social engagement opportunities that foster community connection and help prevent isolation.
The community is part of Northbridge Communities and emphasizes creating environments that work with residents' aging needs rather than against them. Beyond private apartments, residents benefit from the shared living experience and the peace of mind that comes from having support readily available.
Types of Care
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
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4.9overall · 63 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (63)
Heather Preston
Nov 2025
Granite Hill is a beautiful community with the best residents anyone could ask for! When I come to work I feel like I am coming home.
Jane Carlson
Mar 2024
My parents moved to a cottage at Granite Hill Estates in 2006, and my mother remained after she was widowed a few years later. My father knew that she would be well cared for if he passed away first. My mother loved exercises with Jayne, book group, and working in the library for many years. I became a resident and moved in with her when she couldn't live alone anymore, and I saw first-hand the benefits of living at Granite Hill. Everyone who worked there was attentive, friendly, and helpful, and the neighbors were thoughtful and kind. The campus is beautifully landscaped and peaceful, while the proximity of stores and other necessities enables one to do errands easily. I loved the space and privacy of living in a cottage while knowing that help was close by and that services such as snow plowing and trash pick-up were taken care of. My parents' decision to move to Granite Hill was the best thing they could have done, and the family is very grateful.
Margot Gyorgy
Mar 2024
We are grateful for all those who live and work at Granite Hill Estates to make it such a warm and welcoming place!
Jon Madore
Mar 2024
Lovely setting, delicious food, welcoming residents and employees. A wonderful place to call home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Granite Hill Estates offer?
Granite Hill Estates offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.
Where is Granite Hill Estates located?
Granite Hill Estates is located at 60 Balsam Dr in Hallowell, Maine.
What do families say about Granite Hill Estates?
Families describe Granite Hill Estates as a warm, close-knit community on a large wooded campus near Augusta, Maine, with consistently high praise for staff attentiveness, food quality, and the range of activities offered. Reviewers frequently mention smooth transitions between independent living, assisted living, and memory care as needs change, and several long-term residents (some living there for over a decade) describe it as feeling like family.
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