14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)
Farmington, ME
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
221 Fairbanks Rd, Farmington, ME
(207) 778-3386
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
33
Certified beds
Average residents
33
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
North Country Associates
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.36
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.73
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.48
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.3% |
90.7%
4.6 pts better
|
93.4%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
95.5%
2.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
4.3%
4.3 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.8% |
10.7%
1.9 pts better
|
11.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
5.5%
5.5 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.3% |
17.0%
3.7 pts better
|
19.6%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 36.5% |
21.0%
15.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
19.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 37.2% |
29.6%
7.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
20.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 31.2% |
25.7%
5.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
16.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
2.7%
1.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.3% |
29.8%
4.5 pts better
|
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.8% |
4.4%
2.6 pts better
|
5.1%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.1% |
71.2%
14.9 pts better
|
81.7%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.3% |
15.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.8% |
74.5%
6.3 pts better
|
79.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.8% |
20.5%
1.7 pts better
|
23.9%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-10-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-10
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-11-12
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-10
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-11-10
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-23
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 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Inspection history
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 2025-09-30
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-09-30
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 2025-09-30
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-30
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 2025-01-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-16
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 2025-01-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-11-27
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-01-16
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-16
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-11-27
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 2023-03-30
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 2023-03-30
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-30
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-03-30
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-03-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-30
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-03-30
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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