The Chapman House

Overview of The Chapman House

The Chapman House is an exquisite senior living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern apartment complex exclusively for the senior ladies. The retirement home encourages its seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more comfortable. The senior assisted living near Lewiston is where seniors maintain independence and individuality.

The Chapman House provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available. 

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
25
Bed community size
30-bed community Rank #75 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 356 homes 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 cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #23 / 357Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 357 homes 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 cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #166 / 239Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 239 homes we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 239. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. 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.
Similar to the Maine average: 83.1%
Occupied beds
25 / 30
Average occupied beds in Maine homes 64 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationJuly 25, 2027
CountyAndroscoggin
License LevelPNMI LEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCF1770

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Chapman House is administered by Bonnie J. Iwans.

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 777-1702

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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 (67% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (150% above)
• Inspections With Deficiencies (100% 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. 53 This facility has 67% more deficiency count than a typical Maine assisted living residence (5 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 67% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.51 This facility has 150% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2.5 vs. ME avg 1).↑ 150% 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. 23 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (2 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer
Inspections With Deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. Never exceeds the total inspection count. 21 This facility has 100% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2 vs. ME avg 1).↑ 100% worse

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Places of interest near The Chapman House

Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Auburn's city center to The Chapman House's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.61 miles to nearest hospital (Central Maine Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Auburn

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Clover Health Care
AL
IL
MC
NH
Auburn
109
Facility 109
ME AVG 20
Rank #9 / 356
Yes
47
Facility 47
ME AVG 36
Rank #122 / 357
Private Rooms-A+-6
6
Facility 6
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #237 / 237
76
Facility 76
ME AVG 3
Rank #237 / 237
12.7
Facility 12.7
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #237 / 237
Bolster Heights Residential Care
AL
Auburn (New Auburn)
84
Facility 84
ME AVG 20
Rank #18 / 356
No
48
Facility 48
ME AVG 36
Rank #119 / 357
-
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #121 / 239
-Merissa Poland2
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #1 / 237
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 3
Rank #1 / 237
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #1 / 237
The Chapman House
AL
Auburn
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 20
Rank #75 / 356
Yes
82
Facility 82
ME AVG 36
Rank #23 / 357
Private Rooms
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #166 / 239
-Bonnie J. Iwans2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #206 / 237
5
Facility 5
ME AVG 3
Rank #196 / 237
2.5
Facility 2.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #180 / 237
Rochelle Street
AL
Auburn
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 20
Rank #302 / 356
No
21
Facility 21
ME AVG 36
Rank #221 / 357
-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #219 / 239
-Brian Vye2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 3
Rank #96 / 237
0.5
Facility 0.5
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #103 / 237
Mill Street
AL
Auburn
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 20
Rank #351 / 356
No
61
Facility 61
ME AVG 36
Rank #72 / 357
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 87.5%
Rank #1 / 239
-Brian Vye2
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 0.8
Rank #98 / 237
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 3
Rank #129 / 237
1.0
Facility 1.0
ME AVG 0.2
Rank #114 / 237

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine

The Chapman House is located in Auburn, 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 The Chapman House

Is The Chapman House in a walkable area?

The Chapman House has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Chapman House?

According to ME state health department records, The Chapman House's license number is RCF1770.

When does The Chapman House's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, The Chapman House's license expires on July 25, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Chapman House?

The Chapman House's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at The Chapman House?

Yes, The Chapman House allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Chapman House?

Bonnie J. Iwans is the administrator of The Chapman House.

How many beds does The Chapman House have?

The Chapman House has 30 beds.

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