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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.
Similar to the Maine average: 83.1%Bedside Manor is administrated 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, citation, 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 year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year 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.
| 0.6 | 0.2 | This facility has 200% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.6 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 200% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 20 | This facility has 65% fewer total inspections than a typical Maine assisted living residence (7 vs. ME avg 20).↓ 65% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on January 27, 2025, identified deficiencies related to medication administration and documentation, particularly involving psychotropic medications for one resident. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader patterns cannot be determined from the available information. The main issues involved discrepancies in medication orders, lack of timely reorders, and errors in medication administration records. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Without additional data, it is unclear whether these issues represent a new concern or part of an ongoing pattern.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
18.1 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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Bedside Manor is located in Oakland, Maine.
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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
| Park Residences of Waterville |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Waterville | 38 | No | 15 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 94.7% | Renee Hanscom | 19 | 8 | 10 | 0.5 |
| The Lincoln Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Newcastle | 35 | No | 48 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 100.0% | Lorrie Winslow | 13 | 6 | 4 | 0.3 |
| Alzheimer‘s Care Center |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Gardiner | 30 | No | 10 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 100.0% | Vanessa Broga | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0.1 |
| Bedside Manor |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Oakland | 10 | No | 13 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | 80.0% | Julianne Benecke | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0.6 |
| Elm Street House |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Augusta | 8 | Yes | 64 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
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%.
Julianne Benecke is the administrator of Bedside Manor.
Bedside Manor has 10 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Bedside Manor in the photo gallery on this page.
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