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.
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 30 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
17D
11E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
August 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the facility's Abuse Policy and Procedure and interview, the facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin to the State Agency for 1 of 4 sampled resident who had an injury of unknown origin. On 8/19/25, a review of R1's clinical record was completed. Documentation indicated R1 has many diagnoses including mental health issues, dementia and cognitive impairments. Documentation in a nurse's note dated 7/24/25, indicted that in the early evening R1 told a staff member that they had injured their finger. When asked what happened, R1 told the nurse it happened from a fall. On 8/19/25 at 9:45 a.m., in an interview with Certified Nurse Assistant #1 (CNA1), she stated the resident told her it happened when she fell, but did not know where or when. CNA1 stated the resident is not reliable in what he/she says. [...]
June 26, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to monitor and adequately treat 1 of 2 residents (Resident #255 [R255]) reviewed for Skin Conditions, when the facility failed to follow discharge orders for the use of a diuretic medication (a medication used to treat fluid retention [edema] associated with conditions such as heart failure), obtain and monitor daily weights, and failed to report a potentially significant weight gain. These failures resulted in harm to R255 who required hospitalization for the treatment of worsening signs and symptoms of diastolic congestive heart failure.
- E
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the physician reviewed the resident's total program of care, ensure orders were complete, signed and dated for 2 of 4 residents reviewed under the general pathway (Resident #6 [R6] and [R255]).
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wrote2. On 6/24/25 at 10:04 a.m. during a review of R40's EMAR and nursing progress notes, it was noted that R40 had an order for Tramadol HCl [hydrochloric acid] Oral Tablet 50 milligrams (mg) (medication used to treat moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults), Give 50 mg by mouth every 4 hours for pain. The EMAR shows documentation that on 5/26/25 at 4:00 p.m. R40 did not receive his/her dose of Tramadol documented that the medication not available but has been ordered and should be here this p.m On 5/27/25 the EMAR documents that his/her 1200 dose was on hold due to waiting for shipment from pharmacy, and the medications had already shipped so pharmacy unable to give this nurse an override code without emergency prescription sent in from MD (doctor of medicine). [...]
- 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 observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were stored properly in two medication storage refrigerators for 2 of 3 medication storage refrigerators reviewed (1 on [NAME] Wing, and 1 on South Wing), failed to ensure that an expired immunization was removed from the supply available for use in 1 of 3 medication storage refrigerators reviewed (West Wing), and failed to monitor medication refrigerator temperatures for 3 of 3 medication storage refrigerators (West Wing Medication refrigerator/freezer, South Wing Immunization refrigerator, and South Wing refrigerator/freezer).
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility failed to promote care for all residents in a manner that maintains each resident's dignity and respect during repositioning on 1 of 4 survey days (6/23/25), and during breakfast meal service on 1 of 4 survey days (6/26/25).
- D
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 regarding water temperatures for 1 of 4 days (6/26/25) and water spills for 4 of 4 days of survey (6/23/25, 6/24/25, 6/25/25, and 6/26/25).
- D
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and employee personnel record reviews, the facility failed to implement and maintain an effective training program by failing to ensure that 2 of 5 Certified Nursing Assistant's (CNA) employed, completed training (CNA1 and CNA2).
June 12, 2024Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E
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 record review and interview, the facility failed to update a care plan for services outlined on the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) level II determination-Maine Summary of Findings, dated 4/20/23, for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #11 [R11]).
- E
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the attending physician made required visits, at least every 30 or every 60 days (depending on date of admission) and wrote a progress note for 5 of 11 sampled residents (Resident #25 [R25,] R31, R11, R40, R44).
- E
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 remove fresh food items and out dated meat timely from the walk in cooler for 1 of 1 initial tours (6/10/24). In addition, the facility failed to ensure that plumbing fixtures were properly installed to prevent backflow as required by the Maine State Plumbing Code and failed to ensure that equipment/cabinets were kept clean on 2 of 3 survey days (6/10/24 and 6/11/24).
- E
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered pneumococcal vaccinations in accordance with the Centers for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) recommendations for 5 of 6 residents reviewed for immunizations (Resident #5 [R] , R18, R2, R39, and R244).
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that the Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 was coded accurately to indicate that a resident had a state Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) for 1 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for PASRR (Resident #11 [R11]).
- D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to obtain recommendations from the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) level II determination-Maine Summary of Findings for 1 of 1 sampled resident (Resident #11 [R11]).
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed and implemented within 48 hours that included the problems, interventions, and initial goals needed to provide minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for 1 of 3 residents that were reviewed for new admissions (Resident #195 [R195]).
- 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 reviews and interviews, the facility failed to implement a care plan approach in the area of nutrition for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for nutrition (Resident #31 [R31] and failed to develop a care plan for respiratory care for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen (R195).
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to follow physician orders and care plan for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for weight loss (Resident #40 [R40]).
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to provide respiratory care consistent with professional standards of practice by failing to follow physician orders for oxygen administration, failing to date and label oxygen tubing/nebulizer set ups, and/or failing to ensure that respiratory equipment was clean, for 2 of 2 sampled residents (Resident #195 [R195] and R2).
- D
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the physician reviewed the resident's total program of care, which included signing orders for medications and treatments listed on the Physician Orders (block orders) in a timely manner for 1 of 4 newly admitted residents reviewed (Residents #40 [R40]).
- D
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility's Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure that the Plan of Correction (POC) for an identified deficiency from the annual Long Term Care Recertification Survey, dated 6/12/24, was effective. The Federal citations F712, and F812 were cited again during the re-visit to the annual Long Term Care Recertification Survey, dated 8/13/24.
- 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 notify the resident and/or resident representative in writing for the reason of a transfer/discharge from the facility, for 2 of 3 facility initiated hospital transfers for Resident #44 (R44). In addition, the facility failed to notify the Ombudsman of the transfer/discharges from the facility.
April 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, the facility reportable incident report, the facility 5 day follow up report, the facility working schedule review, and interviews, facility failed to protect residents during their investigation by allowing the alleged perpetrator to work 5 of 5 scheduled shifts (4/1/24, 4/2/24, 4/3/24, 4/4/24, and 4/5/24), prior to investigation completion.
April 5, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews the facility failed to inform and obtain consent from the resident or resident representatives for the holding of non-essential medications for staff convivence during a two-week span of time. (10/14/22 to 10/27/22) for 2 of 5 residents reviewed. (Resident #16 and Resident #21)
- E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews the facility failed to ensure that physician orders for the use of medications were followed for 3 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #16, Resident #21, and Resident #3).
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to ensure that physician ordered medications were available for use to meet the needs of the residents for 4 of 5 residents reviewed (Resident #16, Resident #11, Resident #12, and Resident #3).
- E
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the posted meal menus and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that all meal menus are prepared in advance and followed on 4 of 4 days of survey (4/2/23, 4/3/23 4/4/23 and 4/5/23).
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of the facility Abuse Policy and Procedure and interview, the facility failed to notify the State Agency of a resident reported allegation of abuse for 1 of 15 sampled residents (Resident #13).
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure that the State mental health authority was notified when the nursing home stay of a resident with a mental health diagnosis was expected to exceed 30 days for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) (Resident #10).
- D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to follow up on pharmacist recommendations timely, and failed to keep all copies of Medication Regimen Reviews (MRR) in the resident's permanent health record for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for medications (Resident #10).
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure food temperatures were taken before a meal service and were maintained at the proper holding temperature for 1 of 5 meal services observed. (4/2/23, lunch meal). In addition, the facility failed to ensure that plumbing fixtures were properly installed to prevent backflow as required by the Maine State Plumbing Code for 1 of 4 days of survey (4/2/23).
Fire safety inspections
22 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 26, 2025, 1 on June 12, 2024, 19 on April 5, 2023.
Every fire safety citation22 citations
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · June 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · June 26, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- 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.
K 222 · June 12, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
E 4 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
E 6 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
E 37 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
E 39 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
K 331 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K 712 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.
K 791 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- 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.
K 222 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K 321 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K 355 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K 363 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
K 761 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
K 919 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- C
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
K 751 · April 5, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)