Portland, ME

Seaside Nursing And Retirement Home

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

850 Baxter Boulevard, Portland, ME

(207) 774-7878

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 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

147

Certified beds

Average residents

135

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

First Atlantic Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.76

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.69

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.71

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.71

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

52%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
1.4
1.2 pts worse
1.9
0.7 pts worse
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 95.5%
90.7%
4.8 pts better
93.4%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.8%
95.5%
9.7 pts worse
95.5%
9.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.7%
4.3%
1.4 pts worse
3.3%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.9%
10.7%
5.8 pts better
11.4%
6.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
5.5%
1.5 pts better
5.4%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 19.1%
17.0%
2.1 pts worse
19.6%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.1%
21.0%
0.1 pts worse
16.7%
4.4 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 41.1%
29.6%
11.5 pts worse
16.3%
24.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.6%
25.7%
1.9 pts worse
14.9%
12.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
1.3%
1.1 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
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 34.0%
29.8%
4.2 pts worse
19.8%
14.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
4.4%
1.9 pts worse
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 59.3%
71.2%
11.9 pts worse
81.7%
22.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.5%
15.6%
3.1 pts better
12.0%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
1.4%
0.1 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 56.2%
74.5%
18.3 pts worse
79.7%
23.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 25.3%
20.5%
4.8 pts worse
23.9%
1.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-11-18 · Fire 2025-11-18

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-01-13 · Fire 2023-01-13

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-03-19 · Fire 2021-03-19

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-12-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

K751 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Corrected 2025-12-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-02-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2023-02-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-02-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-12-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

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 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

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 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

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 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-18

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-12-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-03

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2023-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-22

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2023-05-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

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 2023-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

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 2023-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2023-02-24

B · Minimal harm 2023-01-13

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 2023-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

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 2021-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

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 2021-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

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 2021-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

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 2021-04-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2021-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

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 2021-04-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-19

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2021-04-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Coffin, Craig

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

67% 11 facilities 2019-06-26
Bowden, Kenneth

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

33% 11 facilities 2019-06-26
Bowden, Kenneth

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 1997-10-31
Bowden, Kenneth

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 1997-10-31
Coffin, Craig

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 11 facilities 1997-10-31
Coffin, Craig

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 1997-10-31
First Atlantic Healthcare

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 8 facilities 1997-10-31

Nearby options

Other facilities in reach

#1

Cedars Nursing Care Center

Portland, ME

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
5 / 5
Health
4 / 5
Staffing
5 / 5
Fines
$0
#2

Fallbrook Commons

Portland, ME

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

Overall
2 / 5
Health
2 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Fines
$0
#3

Barron Center

Portland, ME

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
4 / 5
Health
4 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Fines
$8,278

Jump out

Supporting pages