Tucked in the heart of Oakland, Maine, Bedside Manor provides a haven of beautiful experiences tailored to the unique needs of its residents. Recognizing that these conditions impact not only the individuals but also their loved ones, Bedside Manor goes the extra mile to foster open communication with families, creating an environment that’s far from institutional. This secure home ensures the safety and well-being of its residents while maintaining a homelike ambiance that brings a sense of familiarity and tranquility.
Personalized attention and nursing services are the cornerstone of their approach, ensuring that each resident’s needs are met with the utmost care and consideration. Beyond their commitment to exceptional care, Bedside Manor also offers a range of creative activities, occasional outings, salon services, meal services, and outdoor areas that make life truly enjoyable. For those seeking a nurturing, memory care facility, Bedside Manor stands as a testament to the power of compassion, engagement, and creating a place that truly feels like home.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
10Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Bedside Manor is administered by Julianne Benecke.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 33% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.0 | 1.59 | This facility has 152% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (4 vs. ME avg 1.59).↑ 152% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (1 vs. ME avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.6 miles from city center
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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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Maine Veterans‘ Homes Augusta | MC AL NH RESC RC SNF | Augusta | 108
Facility
108
ME AVG
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Rank
#8 / 40 | No |
7
Facility
7
ME AVG
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Rank
#44 / 44 | - |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
ME AVG
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Rank
#11 / 34 | Jacob Anderson | - | - | - | - |
| Woodlands Senior Living of Waterville | MC AL IL | Waterville | 58 | No | 15 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 96.6% | Renee Hanscom | 15 | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#227 / 237 | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
3
Rank
#180 / 237 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#97 / 237 |
| Park Residences of Waterville | MC AL IL | Waterville | 38 | No | 15 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 94.7% | Renee Hanscom | 2 | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#206 / 237 | 7
Facility
7
ME AVG
3
Rank
#209 / 237 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#205 / 237 |
| Alzheimer‘s Care Center | MC AL | Gardiner | 30 | No | 10 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 100.0% | Vanessa Broga | 1 | 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 |
| Bedside Manor | MC ADC RC | Oakland | 10 | No | 13 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 80.0% | Julianne Benecke | 1 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#98 / 237 | 4
Facility
4
ME AVG
3
Rank
#180 / 237 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#206 / 237 |
Bedside Manor is located in Oakland, Maine.
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Bedside Manor has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to ME state health department records, Bedside Manor's license number is RCD2197.
According to ME state health department records, Bedside Manor's license expires on January 26, 2027.
Bedside Manor's occupancy is 80%.
No, Bedside Manor has a no-pet policy.
Julianne Benecke is the administrator of Bedside Manor.
Bedside Manor has 10 beds.
