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Bedside Manor
Memory Care, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Oakland, ME
Dining room setup with a long table and chairs Sign of Bedside Manor Alzheimer's Care Facility Cozy lounge area with comfortable seating Interior dining area with tables and chairs

Bedside Manor

Memory Care, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Oakland, ME
461 Belgrade Rd, Oakland, ME 04963 View map
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Overview of Bedside Manor

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Memory care comes first on the list at Bedside Manor in Oakland, ME, followed by adult day care and respite care. Memory care gives supervision in a secured environment for individuals with dementia who may wander away. Adult day care gives assistance during daytime hours. Respite involves a short stay arranged by a family when their regular caregiver is away or recovering.

Bedside Manor has 10 beds, allowing staff and residents to become familiar with each other. Rooms are either private or semi-private, meaning a resident has a space to themselves or shares it with someone else.

Julianne Benecke is the administrator. The fit is an individual with dementia requiring supervised memory care, or a family after temporary respite.

Facility Direct Line (207) 465-2527
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #43 / 54Bed count — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 43rd out of 54 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #51 / 65Walk Score — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 51st out of 65 memory care 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 memory care community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
13 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #32 / 44Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This memory care community is ranked 32nd out of 44 memory care communities we track in Maine for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 44. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every memory care community we track in Maine that reports data for that category. Memory care communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
80% This home usually has availability

Based on 8 residents and 10 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jan 2025)

Similar to the Maine average: 84.2%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationJanuary 26, 2027
CountyKennebec
License LevelLEVEL IV RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCD2197

Certifications & Programs

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce membership — Mid-Maine Chamber of CommerceMembership in a professional or industry association - a sign of engagement with industry standards and education, though not itself a quality rating.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bedside Manor is administered by Julianne Benecke.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Contact Information

Fax+1 (207) 465-2280

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Private Rooms Semi-Private Rooms

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 4 deficiencies 1 inspection

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.

Since 2025 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (167% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (55% below)

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

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 48.9 This facility has 55% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 8.9).↓ 55% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.01.5 This facility has 167% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 1.5).↑ 167% 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. 16.1 This facility has had 84% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 6.1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 84% fewer
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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Bedside Manor's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.1 miles to nearest hospital (MaineGeneral Medical Center - Center for Health and Rehabilitation)

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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta
MC
AL
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Augusta
108
Facility 108
ME AVG 55
Rank #5 / 54
No
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 36
Rank #61 / 65
-
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #13 / 44
Kim Watson9
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #31 / 51
12
Facility 12
ME AVG 14
Rank #33 / 51
1.3
Facility 1.3
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #23 / 51
Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville
MC
AL
IL
Waterville
58
Facility 58
ME AVG 55
Rank #25 / 54
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 36
Rank #48 / 65
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #12 / 44
Renee Hanscom15
3
Facility 3
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #31 / 51
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 14
Rank #24 / 51
0.3
Facility 0.3
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #12 / 51
Park Residences of Waterville
MC
AL
IL
Waterville
38
Facility 38
ME AVG 55
Rank #35 / 54
No
15
Facility 15
ME AVG 36
Rank #48 / 65
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #14 / 44
Renee Hanscom2
2
Facility 2
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #29 / 51
7
Facility 7
ME AVG 14
Rank #30 / 51
3.5
Facility 3.5
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #46 / 51
Alzheimer‘s Care Center
MC
AL
Gardiner
30
Facility 30
ME AVG 55
Rank #37 / 54
No
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 36
Rank #57 / 65
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #1 / 44
Vanessa Broga1
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 51
0
Facility 0
ME AVG 14
Rank #1 / 51
0.0
Facility 0.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 51
Bedside Manor
MC
ADC
RC
Oakland
10
Facility 10
ME AVG 55
Rank #43 / 54
No
13
Facility 13
ME AVG 36
Rank #51 / 65
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
ME AVG 84.2%
Rank #32 / 44
Julianne Benecke1
1
Facility 1
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #13 / 51
4
Facility 4
ME AVG 14
Rank #24 / 51
4.0
Facility 4.0
ME AVG 2.3
Rank #47 / 51

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

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Maine

Bedside Manor is located in Oakland, 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 Bedside Manor

Is Bedside Manor in a walkable area?

Bedside Manor has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Bedside Manor?

According to ME state health department records, Bedside Manor's license number is RCD2197.

When does Bedside Manor's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Bedside Manor's license expires on January 26, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Bedside Manor?

Bedside Manor's occupancy is 80%.

Are pets allowed at Bedside Manor?

No, Bedside Manor has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Bedside Manor?

The team at Bedside Manor can be reached at jbenecke@bedsidemanorcare.com.

Who is the administrator of Bedside Manor?

Julianne Benecke is the administrator of Bedside Manor.

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