Inn at City Hall

The Inn at City Hall sits right in Augusta, Maine, inside the old Augusta City Hall building built in 1896, where you'll still see the red brick exterior, big arched windows, white columns, and a black hip roof, all looking out over the Kennebec River from 1 Cony Street. This two-story building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, has been fixed up to hold 31 apartments for seniors-some are studios, some have one bedroom-with both private and common spaces so people can relax alone or be with others. There's a peaceful feeling throughout, and residents can enjoy a scenic view of the river and the historic fort from a semicircular window while living just a short walk from downtown Augusta. Nearby neighborhoods include North Anson and East Boothbay, and city amenities are close by. Senior residents must be 55 or older.

The apartments have furnished rooms, full kitchens, carpet in the living spaces, and a bathroom, with telephone and internet access already there. The Inn has elevators for those who need them, and offers non-ambulatory care for residents with mobility needs. Meal service puts nutritious meals, including special diets like diabetic and allergy-sensitive options, on the table every day and there's all-day, restaurant-style dining in a dining room that's warm and welcoming, with wood furniture and big tables for socializing. Residents can count on two prepared meals each day, and staff handle housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning. Residents who want to get out have transportation services for grocery shopping and errands, and there's parking available if someone drives.

There's a good mix of community amenities including an outdoor garden, walking paths, and an area for houseplant care, plus a sunroom, a library, and a media or arts room where folks can take up activities. There's a community stage that hosts events and social gatherings, and a resident-run activities program with movie nights, book clubs, exercise, games like bean bag toss, field trips, gardening, and social or educational events each week. You'll find group devotional activities too. The place allows pets and has an emergency alert system so help's always close at hand.

Staff are around the clock, checking in with residents and making sure they get help when needed, whether it's with bathing, dressing, transfers, or medication management and administration, as allowed. Medical support covers diabetic care, medication, incontinence help, non-ambulatory care, and regular health monitoring, with MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care providing the assisted living program. Housekeeping includes vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and cleaning bathrooms. Laundry and maintenance services are on-site, and the building is smoke-free for everyone's comfort.

The building itself keeps a lot of its old history, with the front entrance seen from Cony Street, framed by tall Ionic stone columns, square pilasters, and the old "City Hall" sign holding onto past civic events and municipal office days. It's a Renaissance Revival style that's been kept up well, and many original features remain throughout all the rooms and common areas. Families find the nearby schools-Lillian Parks Hussey School, Cony Middle, and Cony Middle and High School-close by, so that's handy for visits from grandchildren. Walkability is strong at 74/100, so it's easy to get around the area or enjoy a stroll by the river.

The Inn at City Hall provides support for activities of daily living and more for seniors in a calm, well-kept place with history, comfort, and essential care. It's won awards for activities, friendliness, and overall care, and it's managed by MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care as part of a broader network for senior living.