Hawthorne House
6 Old County Rd, Freeport, ME 04032 · Cumberland County · (207) 865-4782
83 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 205098 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 1, 2025, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Maine average is 10.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 29 health citations since May 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.56 hours per resident per day, against 4.34 across Maine and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.37 of those hours.
61.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maine average 46.7%).
CMS links it to First Atlantic Healthcare, an affiliated group of 10 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
705/22
705/24
101/25
1305/25
103/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 29 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
8E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
3B
0C
March 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and a review of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), the facility failed to ensure hazardous chemicals were properly secured on 1of 1 day of survey. (3/24/26)
May 1, 2025Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, facility policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a resident's Advanced Directive documentation was accurate and in the clinical record for 20 of 24 records sampled.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable environment on 3 of 4 units ([NAME], [NAME] and Somerset) and the laundry room for 2 of 2 facility tours (4/28/25 and 5/5/25).
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment was free of accident hazards by ensuring that cleaning supplies were secured, a toilet was secured to the floor room, closet and bathroom doors had laminate that was not gouged and splintered creating sharp edges, medication and wound care supplies, and a sharp object secured on 3 of 4 units ([NAME] Unit, Geriatric Psychiatric Kennebec Unit (GPKU), and [NAME] Unit) for 1 of 2 environmental tours (4/28/25, and 4/29/25). In addition, the facility failed to store oxygen tanks securely for 1 of 4 days (4/28/25). 1. On 4/28/25 at 10:04 a.m., a surveyor observed a unsecured container of Sani-Cloth Plus Germicidal Disposable Cloth on Resident #51s nightstand. At this time, after surveyor intervention, the Unit Manager of the GPKU removed the chemical from the residents room. [...]
- E Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to implement an Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) that includes protocols and a system to effectively monitor antibiotic use. This has the potential to affect all residents receiving an antibiotic.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to coordinate assessments for the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level I and Level II program for 1 of 3 sampled residents with a possible serious mental disorder (Resident #45).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to adequately follow physician orders for 15 minute checks for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for 15 minute checks (Resident #30).
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on performance evaluation reviews and interviews, the facility failed to complete annual performance evaluations at least every 12 months for 3 of 5 sampled employees. (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1, #3, #4)
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure expired medications were removed from the supply available for use in 1 of 4 medication carts observed ([NAME] Unit].
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of the facility's Dish Machine Temperature policy/procedure(High Temp Dishwashers), the facility's Refrigerator and Freezer Temperatures policy/procedure, and the facility's Food Storage policy/procedure, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for ceiling lights, table legs, floors, chemical hoses, sink drains, and a standing floor mixer: failed to ensure dishes and cups were not wet stacked; failed to ensure foods were dated and labeled in the walk-in refrigerators, the walk-in freezer and the dry storage area and failed to ensure that liquids on a juice/liquid delivery cart, used for unit service, were not expired for 2 of 2 observations on 1 of 4 days of survey (5/28/25).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases for residents, staff and visitors regarding linen handling on 1 of 4 units([NAME]) for 1 of 4 days of survey (4/28/25).
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, immunization record review, and interview, the facility failed to administer vaccines for 1 of 5 residents whose immunization records were reviewed (Resident #45).
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interview, the facility failed to review and/or offer a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for immunizations (Resident #45).
- D Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) employee education record review and interview, the facility failed to monitor and ensure that the CNA attended the mandatory yearly dementia training for 1 of 5 CNA's reviewed. (CNA#2)
January 28, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to provide effective treatment for 1 resident (Resident #1) reviewed for care in the area of mental disorders and a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (Resident #1)
May 8, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for the 3 of 5 units ([NAME] - Long Hall, Kennebec, and Somerset units).
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to provide a sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection related to oxygen and nebulizer mask/tubing for 6 of 6 residents reviewed for respiratory care (Residents #2, #3, #16, #37, #69 and #172). In addition, the facility failed to follow the physician order for 1 of the 6 sampled residents (Resident #172) for 2 of 3 day of survey (5/6/24 and 5/7/24).
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance, observations and interviews the facility failed to adequately monitor vaccine storage temperatures on 1 of 1 immunizations refrigerator (Kennebec unit) and failed to ensure an expired medication was removed from the supply available for use on 1 of 4 medications carts observed ([NAME] Short Hall)
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to serve and store food in a sanitary manner on 2 of 3 survey days.
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to issue a written transfer/discharge notice to a resident or their legal representative for a facility-initiated transfer/discharge for 2 of 2 sampled residents transferred/discharged to an acute care facility. (#13, #31)
- B Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to issue a written transfer/discharge notice to a resident or their legal representative for a facility-initiated transfer/discharge for 2 of 2 sampled residents transferred/discharged to an acute care facility. (#13, #31)
- B Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to review and revise the care plan by an interdisciplinary team (IDT) that included, to the extent possible, participation of the resident and/or his/her representative after each assessment for 3 of 4 potential interdiciplanary meetings. (Resident #37).
May 5, 2022Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, the facility's Dishwasher Temperature Log review, and the facility's Dish Machine Temperature Policy(High Temp Dishwashers), the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for a wall fan, the floor, and the walk-in refrigerator. Additionally, the facility also failed to date, label and/or seal foods in the dry storage area and the walk-in freezer. Further, the facility failed to monitor the dishwasher wash cycle temperatures for 1 of 1 kitchen tours on 1 of 3 days of survey (5/3/22). This has the potential to affect all residents.
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in good repair and in a sanitary condition, on 1 of 3 Units ([NAME] Unit) and in the laundry room, for 2 of 2 environmental tours.
- D Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident funds review, and interviews, the facility failed to convey residents funds within 30 days after discharge for 1 of 3 resident's that were discharged and had funds with the facility (Resident #153).
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations and interview, the facility failed to implement a care plan in the area of safety for 1 of 27 sampled residents (#38).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews the facility failed to follow a physician orders for updating allergies list for 1 of 27 sampled residents (#38).
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to store medication according to manufacturer specifications for Acidophilous in 1 of 2 medication carts observed (Cart G, [NAME] unit).
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to store wheelchair cushion properly for 3 of 3 days of survey
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 7 on May 1, 2025, 5 on May 8, 2024, 7 on May 5, 2022.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- C Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.56 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.37 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.16 | 3.92 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.70 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.49 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 61.4% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 51.9% | 40.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.50 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.73 on weekdays and 5.16 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.76 in April to June 2025 to 5.56 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.56 | 1.37 | 5.73 | 5.16 | 7.4% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.30 | 1.24 | 5.39 | 5.07 | 10.9% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.68 | 0.97 | 4.82 | 4.32 | 22.4% | 0 of 92 | 75 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.76 | 1.00 | 4.90 | 4.42 | 31.2% | 0 of 91 | 75 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maine, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.35 | 1.06 | 4.52 | 3.95 | 9.2% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Maine
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.63 | $21.25 to $24.13 | 8,540 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.19 | $30.54 to $37.22 | 760 |
| Registered nurses | $41.82 | $38.41 to $48.78 | 16,540 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maine | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.2 | 24.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.6 | 25.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.4 | 20.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.5 | 20.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.8 | 16.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FREEPORT CONVALESCENT CENTER INC. CMS links this home to First Atlantic Healthcare, a group of 10 nursing homes averaging 3.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/31/2024 |
| Otis-Higgins, Andrea | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/11/2015 | |
| Pelkey, Wanda | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/1993 | |
| Bernard, Kimberly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Otis-Higgins, Andrea | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/11/2015 | |
| Pelkey, Wanda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Redding, Julia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Riendeau, Christine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Zeoli, Ashleyanne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/06/2024 | |
| Bowden, Kenneth | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 03/08/2026 | |
| Faraday Holdings LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/31/2024 | |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2025 | |
| Bernard, Kimberly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Coffin, Craig | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/31/2024 | |
| Otis-Higgins, Andrea | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/11/2015 | |
| Pelkey, Wanda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Redding, Julia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Riendeau, Christine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Zeoli, Ashleyanne | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2024 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 24, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 1, 2025: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
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Maine contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Maine. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification, Nursing Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, (800) 499-0229. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maine DLC Licensed Provider Search, where Maine publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Hawthorne House's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Hawthorne House 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Hawthorne House get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 1, 2025. The Maine average is 10.8.
- Has Hawthorne House been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Hawthorne House accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Hawthorne House?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to First Atlantic Healthcare. Legal business name: FREEPORT CONVALESCENT CENTER INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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