Cycle 1
Health 2024-10-23 · Fire 2024-10-23
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Damariscotta, ME
Cove's Edge Inc
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME
(207) 563-4608
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
76
Certified beds
Average residents
41
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-06-29
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.15
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.51
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.22
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
55%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.4
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
2.1
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
90.7%
8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.7% |
4.3%
3.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.9% |
10.7%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
7.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.2% |
5.5%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.6% |
17.0%
7.4 pts better
|
19.6%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.5% |
21.0%
5.5 pts better
|
16.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.7% |
0.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
0.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 24.3% |
29.6%
5.3 pts better
|
16.3%
8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 29.2% |
25.7%
3.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
14.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 5.1% |
1.3%
3.8 pts worse
|
1.0%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.7% |
29.8%
2.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.7% |
4.4%
1.7 pts better
|
5.1%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.5% |
71.2%
15.3 pts better
|
81.7%
4.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 25.0% |
15.6%
9.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
13 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.2% |
1.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.0% |
74.5%
18.5 pts better
|
79.7%
13.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.8% |
20.5%
9.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-08-09 · Fire 2023-08-09
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-09-01 · Fire 2021-09-01
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
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 2024-11-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-11-05
C · Minimal harm
2024-10-23
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-11-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-09
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-21
C · Minimal harm
2021-09-01
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2021-09-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2024-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-23
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-12-30
B · Minimal harm
2024-10-23
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2024-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-09
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-30
B · Minimal harm
2023-08-09
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-01
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-01
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2021-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-01
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-01
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2021-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-01
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2021-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-09-01
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2021-10-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Mainehealth
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Mainehealth Services
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Alamo, Aquilino
Corporate Director · Individual
Betts, Brooks
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Crafts, Lydia
Corporate Director · Individual
Dobbelsteyn, Cheryl
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Elkins, Kelly
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fossel, Leslie
Corporate Director · Individual
Fox, Timothy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fulmer, Jack
Corporate Director · Individual
Fulmer, Jack
Corporate Officer · Individual
Garren, Bruce
Corporate Director · Individual
Garren, Bruce
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hamblett, Meagan
Corporate Director · Individual
Hasan, Omar
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hasan, Samira
Corporate Director · Individual
Hunold, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mack, Russell
Corporate Director · Individual
Mainehealth
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Moore, Douglas
Corporate Director · Individual
Mueller, Andrew
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nesbit, Marva
Corporate Officer · Individual
O'donnell, Sean
Corporate Officer · Individual
Patstone, Andrea
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pinkham, Jessica
Corporate Director · Individual
Printy, Wayne
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rose, Katharine
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Russ, Andrew
Corporate Director · Individual
Sell, Louis
Corporate Director · Individual
Shanklin, Heather
Corporate Officer · Individual
Soucy, Denise
Corporate Director · Individual
Stover, Holly
Corporate Director · Individual
Tutt, Dawn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Wade, Cynthia
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wood, Peter
Corporate Director · Individual
Wood, Peter
Corporate Officer · Individual
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