Portland, ME

Fallbrook Commons

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 19 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

91 Merrymeeting Dr, Portland, ME

(207) 331-9292

Compare this facility

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

Facility snapshot

Beds

102

Certified beds

Average residents

97

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

North Country Associates

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.77

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.67

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.54

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.28

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

53%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

56%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.4
0.3 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
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
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.8%
90.7%
3.1 pts better
93.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
95.5%
1.4 pts better
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
4.3%
0.6 pts worse
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.8%
10.7%
1.1 pts worse
11.4%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
5.5%
0.8 pts better
5.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 21.1%
17.0%
4.1 pts worse
19.6%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.9%
21.0%
5.9 pts worse
16.7%
10.2 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 25.5%
29.6%
4.1 pts better
16.3%
9.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 34.1%
25.7%
8.4 pts worse
14.9%
19.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.9%
1.3%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.6%
2.7%
0.9 pts worse
1.7%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.5%
29.8%
3.3 pts better
19.8%
6.7 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 35.0%
71.2%
36.2 pts worse
81.7%
46.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 3.5%
15.6%
12.1 pts better
12.0%
8.5 pts better
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 60.0%
74.5%
14.5 pts worse
79.7%
19.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.2%
20.5%
6.7 pts worse
23.9%
3.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-22 · Fire 2024-08-22

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-15 · Fire 2023-06-15

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-08-18 · Fire 2021-08-18

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-11-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

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 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2023-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-07-24

B · Minimal harm 2023-06-15

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2021-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2021-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2021-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2021-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2021-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-18

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2021-09-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-04

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-04

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

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 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

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 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-10-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-10-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2024-10-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-22

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-10-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-08-22

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2024-10-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-08-22

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-10-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-08-22

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-10-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-08-22

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2024-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-07-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

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 2023-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

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 2023-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2023-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

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 2023-07-31

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Botein & Company

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Cyr, Glen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-10-31
Dlf-Mct Equity Partners, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Fallbrook Care Operations, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-02
Fb Portland LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Friedman, David

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-09-13
Great River Productions Profit Sharing Plan

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Harstad, Paul

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-09-13
Knight Investment Company LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Landry, Denis

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Laundry French Construction Company LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Maguire, Daniel

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Marino, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-30
North South

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Orestis, John

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2024-09-13
Poncher Investment Partners

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Richards, Mary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2024-10-31
Rogers, Joel

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-31
Spdb LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Stroudwater Sr Partners LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Tyler, Michael

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-09-13
Wr Realty

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13
Wr Realty LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-13

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