Capitol City Manor

Capitol City Manor

Overview of Capitol City Manor

Welcome to Capitol City Manor, an esteemed residential care facility located in Augusta, Maine. Situated in the heart of the capital city, this community provides residents with a haven of comfort and convenience. With carefully designed beds totaling 29, this assisted living community offers personalized care and attention within a warm and inviting environment.

Prioritizing residents’ comfort and well-being, the facility provides local transportation, dietary services, housekeeping, laundry facilities, and a diverse range of engaging activities. Augusta, as the capital of Maine, offers a wealth of services and attractions, ensuring that residents can enjoy a vibrant and enriching experience. The proximity to Maine General Medical Center, easy access to the Togus Veterans Hospital, the Maine State Library and Museum, and various shopping areas enhances the convenience of living at Capitol City Manor. Experience the exceptional care and the unique blend of urban life that define Capitol City Manor.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 29 Rank #68 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 68th out of 329 assisted living communities we track in Maine for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maine facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #121 / 306Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 121st out of 306 assisted living communities we track in Maine for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maine facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

CountyCumberland
CMS Certification Number205157
MaineCare AvailableNo
Multi-level BuildingNo
Handicapped AccessibleNo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Capitol City Manor is administered by Becky Herndon.

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Inspection History

In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. ME average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiency Count (372% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% above)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (253% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Deficiency Count Info Total deficiencies cited across all inspections on record for this facility. 428.9 This facility has 372% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (42 vs. ME avg 8.9).↑ 372% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.11.4 This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2.1 vs. ME avg 1.4).↑ 50% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 206.1 This facility has had 228% more total inspections than the Maine average (20 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 228% more
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 61.7 This facility has 253% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (6 vs. ME avg 1.7).↑ 253% worse

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Augusta's city center to Capitol City Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Augusta

Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
AL
IL
MC
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 17
Rank #32 / 329
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 35
Rank #207 / 306
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #117 / 223
Renee Hanscom15
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #221 / 230
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 3
Rank #175 / 230
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #96 / 230
The Inn at City Hall
AL
Augusta
31
Facility 31
ME AVG 17
Rank #60 / 329
Yes
76
Facility 76
ME AVG 35
Rank #31 / 306
Private Rooms
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #126 / 223
Samantha Rae Tracy3
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #221 / 230
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 3
Rank #190 / 230
1.7
Facility 1.7
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #151 / 230
Alzheimer‘s Care Center
AL
MC
Gardiner
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 17
Rank #61 / 329
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 35
Rank #238 / 306
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #1 / 223
Vanessa Broga1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230
Capitol City Manor
AL
Augusta
29
Facility 29
ME AVG 17
Rank #68 / 329
Yes
41
Facility 41
ME AVG 35
Rank #121 / 306
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Chase Point Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
Damariscotta
24
Facility 24
ME AVG 17
Rank #73 / 329
Yes
19
Facility 19
ME AVG 35
Rank #188 / 306
Studio / 1 Bed
41.7%
Facility 41.7%
ME AVG 87.9%
Rank #218 / 223
Cheryl Dobbelsteyn13
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 230
14
Facility 14
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 230
1.1
Facility 1.1
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 230

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

Capitol City Manor is located in Augusta, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.

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Home and Community Benefits for the Elderly

MaineCare HCB Program

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Maine resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ME

Rural access emphasized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals ($6/meal) Adult day services ($60/day)

Maine Statewide Respite Program

ME Respite Program

Age
General Caregiver of someone 60+ with dementia, Maine resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
ME

Limited to dementia caregivers; capped funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

MaineCare Long-Term Care (Nursing Facility Services)

MaineCare Nursing Facility Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); must be less than nursing home cost for full coverage.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal allowance up to $155,356.
ME

Home equity limit of $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (hours unlimited per medical need)

Consumer-Directed Home-Based Care (CDHBC)

Maine Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maine resident, needs ADL assistance, income/asset limits apply.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,000/month varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
ME

Available through five Area Agencies on Aging.

Benefits
Personal care (20-30 hours/week) PERS Adult day care Home modifications

Home Accessibility and Repair Program

Maine State Housing Authority Home Accessibility and Repair

Age 62+
General Maine resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, 80% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not specified; focus on income.
ME

Includes Elderly Hardship Grants for urgent repairs.

Benefits
Wheelchair ramps Grab bars Roof repairs (up to $20,000/project)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Maine PACE (not widely available yet)

Age 55+
General Maine resident, Medicare/Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need, community-safe.
Income Limits (2025) No strict limit; Medicaid portion $2,901/month max.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual) for Medicaid portion.
ME

Pilot phase; check availability with DHHS.

Benefits
Medical care Personal care Day center Transportation Respite (tailored to need)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maine VA Aid and Attendance

Age
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maine resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
ME

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maine Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maine resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (individual, QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
ME

Includes Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualified Individual (QI).

Benefits
Covers Medicare premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol City Manor

Is Capitol City Manor in a walkable area?

Capitol City Manor has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Capitol City Manor?

Yes, Capitol City Manor allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Capitol City Manor?

Becky Herndon is the administrator of Capitol City Manor.

How many beds does Capitol City Manor have?

Capitol City Manor has 29 beds.

Has Capitol City Manor had any deficiencies?

Capitol City Manor has had 42 reported deficiencies according to records from Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Are there photos of Capitol City Manor?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Capitol City Manor in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Capitol City Manor provide?

Capitol City Manor offers Assisted Living.

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