14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Belfast, ME
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 14 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2 Footbridge Rd, Belfast, ME
(207) 338-5307
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
40
Certified beds
Average residents
38
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Genesis Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.45
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.20
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.81
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
39%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.4
1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.4 |
2.1
2.3 pts worse
|
1.8
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.7% |
90.7%
2 pts better
|
93.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.6% |
95.5%
4.9 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 8.2% |
4.3%
3.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.2% |
10.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.8% |
5.5%
4.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.9% |
17.0%
9.1 pts better
|
19.6%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.2% |
21.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
5.5 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 need for help with daily activities has increased | 40.7% |
25.7%
15 pts worse
|
14.9%
25.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.9% |
2.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 40.8% |
29.8%
11 pts worse
|
19.8%
21 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.4% |
4.4%
2 pts better
|
5.1%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.2% |
71.2%
17 pts better
|
81.7%
6.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.4% |
15.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.2% |
1.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 71.6% |
74.5%
2.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
8.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.0% |
20.5%
3.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-11-21
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 2023-11-21
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2023-11-21
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2023-11-21
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-11-21
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 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-03-15
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-03-15
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 2022-03-15
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 2022-03-15
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-03-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-03-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Corrected 2022-03-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2022-03-15
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-11
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-21
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-22
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 2025-02-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-01-14
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 2023-11-22
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-22
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-03-25
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 2022-03-25
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-03-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-03-25
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2022-03-25
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-03-25
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 2022-03-25
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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