12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Biddeford, ME
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $23,179 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
10 May St, Biddeford, ME
(207) 282-4138
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
62
Certified beds
Average residents
50
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-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
1.16
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.53
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.24
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.35
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% |
90.7%
7.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.8% |
95.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 9.3% |
4.3%
5 pts worse
|
3.3%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.5% |
10.7%
3.2 pts better
|
11.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.5% |
5.5%
1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
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 | 19.4% |
21.0%
1.6 pts better
|
16.7%
2.7 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 | 40.0% |
29.6%
10.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
23.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 34.8% |
25.7%
9.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
19.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
1.3%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.9% |
2.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.5% |
29.8%
2.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.6% |
4.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.6% |
71.2%
25.4 pts better
|
81.7%
14.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.7% |
1.4%
3.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.4% |
74.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-02
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 2024-07-03
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 2024-07-15
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-07-15
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-07-12
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-24
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-30
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-06-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-03-27
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-03-27
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 2024-08-01
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-01
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-08-01
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 2024-08-01
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-01
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.
Not marked corrected
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected 2023-04-12
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 2023-04-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-04-12
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 2023-04-12
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2023-04-12
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 2023-04-12
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 2023-04-12
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 2021-07-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-06-23
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2021-07-14
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2021-06-23
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-06-23
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,278
Fine
Fine · fine $14,901
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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