Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-13 · Fire 2025-06-13
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
20 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)
Biddeford, ME
St Andre Health Care Facility
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 20 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
407 Pool St, Biddeford, ME
(207) 282-5171
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
80
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Covenant Health
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
1.21
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.28
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.67
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.76
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
21%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
48%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.4
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
2.1
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 | 93.3% |
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 | 2.0% |
4.3%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.3% |
10.7%
7.4 pts better
|
11.4%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.4% |
5.5%
0.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.2% |
17.0%
9.8 pts better
|
19.6%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.7% |
21.0%
4.3 pts better
|
16.7%
About the same
|
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 | 39.1% |
29.6%
9.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
22.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.8% |
25.7%
1.9 pts better
|
14.9%
8.9 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 | 1.2% |
2.7%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 33.8% |
29.8%
4 pts worse
|
19.8%
14 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% |
4.4%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.9% |
71.2%
8.7 pts better
|
81.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.1% |
15.6%
0.5 pts better
|
12.0%
3.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
1.4%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 88.0% |
74.5%
13.5 pts better
|
79.7%
8.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.0% |
20.5%
10.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
7.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-07-13 · Fire 2022-07-13
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-11-21 · Fire 2019-11-21
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
E25 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
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 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K354 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2022-10-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-10-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-21
K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2020-01-03
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
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 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
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 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-13
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-07-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
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 2022-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
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 2022-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
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 2022-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-13
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 2022-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-21
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 2019-12-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Covenant Health
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Alaimo, Stephen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Alaimo, Stephen
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Castillo, Nicole
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Castillo, Nicole
Corporate Officer · Individual
Castillo, Nicole
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Hogan, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hogan, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hogan, Michael
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Thieme, Victoria
Corporate Director · Individual
Valenza, Joseph
Corporate Director · Individual
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