Capitol City Manor, located on State Street in Augusta, is a 29-bed assisted living facility that recently announced its decision to close its doors. This news was confirmed by officials, who stated that there were 17 residents living at the facility at the time of the announcement. The closure was voluntary, although the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Division of Licensing and Certification did not provide a reason for the decision. Capitol City Manor is run by DLTC Healthcare and Bella Point, and has been a residential care facility serving the community for an unspecified amount of time.
The closure of Capitol City Manor adds to the growing number of nursing homes and long-term care facilities that have shut down in Maine in the last decade. This trend has raised concerns about the state of healthcare funding in the region, with the Maine Health Care Association forming the "Who Will Care" coalition to address a reported $100 million shortfall in funding from both state and federal sources. The closure of Capitol City Manor represents another setback in an already challenging landscape for seniors and individuals in need of long-term care in the region.
Following the announcement of the closure, allegations of neglect were brought forward by a family with a relative at Capitol City Manor. These claims were not corroborated by the DHHS, which stated that any disciplinary action taken against facilities under its regulation would be released at the conclusion of an investigation. The closure of Capitol City Manor has sparked discussions about the quality of care provided at assisted living facilities in Maine and the challenges faced by residents and their families in securing reliable and compassionate long-term care services.