25 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
30 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (9 deficiencies)
Auburn, ME
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with $15,317 in total fines with 25 recent health deficiencies with 30 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
440 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME
(207) 784-3573
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
109
Certified beds
Average residents
86
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-07-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.93
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.03 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.45
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.47 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.53
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.86 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.91
All reported nurse hours · state 4.35 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.38
RN + LPN hours · state 1.49 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.43
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.91 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.56
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.73 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.04
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.37
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.22
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
6,324
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
33.30
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9876
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
2.96
Baseline 20.16% · Performance 20.06% · Measure score 2.96 · Achievement 2.96 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
6.08
Baseline 6.25% · Performance 6.02% · Measure score 6.08 · Achievement 6.08 · Improvement 1.33
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 54.81% · Performance 64.03% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.28
Baseline 4.38 hours · Performance 4.30 hours · Measure score 4.28 · Achievement 4.28 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.35% |
10.72%
1.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 122 · Observed rate 6.56% · Lower 95% interval 6.66% |
| Discharge to community | 44.74% |
50.57%
5.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 114 · Observed rate 40.35% · Lower 95% interval 37.31% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.87 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 71 · Denominator 71 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.41% |
0.77%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 71 |
| Discharge self-care score | 60.34% |
53.69%
6.7 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 58 |
| Discharge mobility score | 51.72% |
50.94%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 58 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.63% |
2.29%
3.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 71 · Adjusted rate 7.03% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.02% |
7.12%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 72 · Observed rate 2.78% · Lower 95% interval 3.19% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 10.53% |
8.2%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 152 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 58.62% |
56.45%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 58 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 90.7% |
96.28%
5.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 39 · Denominator 43 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 15.79% |
25.2%
9.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 38 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.4
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.1
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
90.7%
8.4 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 96.5% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% |
95.5%
2.2 pts better
|
95.5%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.3% |
4.3%
4 pts better
|
3.3%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.7% |
10.7%
8 pts better
|
11.4%
8.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.8% |
5.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 15.1% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 6.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.4% |
17.0%
2.6 pts better
|
19.6%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 15.1% · Q4 19.0% · 4Q avg 14.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.5% |
21.0%
6.5 pts better
|
16.7%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.9% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 15.2% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 14.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.7% |
29.6%
3.9 pts better
|
16.3%
9.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.2% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 23.4% · Q4 20.3% · 4Q avg 25.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.1% |
25.7%
0.6 pts better
|
14.9%
10.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.9% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 17.6% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 25.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
1.3%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.7%
2.7 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.1% |
29.8%
2.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.2% · Q2 34.2% · Q3 20.5% · Q4 37.1% · 4Q avg 32.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
4.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.2% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 70.5% |
71.2%
0.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
11.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 66.7% · Q2 61.0% · Q3 70.4% · Q4 86.9% · 4Q avg 70.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.1% |
15.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.1% · Observed 13.7% · Expected 9.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.8% |
1.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 73.8% |
74.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 73.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.9% |
20.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.9% · Observed 17.8% · Expected 19.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (6 deficiencies)
30 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (9 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (8 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-06-16
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2024-03-26
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2022-03-29
Inspection history
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2026-01-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-02
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-11
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-03-08
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-03-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-08
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-03-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-03-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-03-26
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2022-03-26
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $15,317
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-06-12 · 82 days
82 day denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-26 · 7 days
7 day denial
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