Inspection Reports for
Rainbow House
279 Old County Rd., Hampden, ME 04444, ME, 04444
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Inspection Report — Jun 9, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 9, 2026
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaints #3013642 and #3014591.
Findings
Hawthorne House was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
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: 3013642
: 3014591
Inspection Report — Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 2, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted for the purpose of investigating complaint #2597942.
Findings
Hawthorne House was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
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: 2597942
Inspection Report — Jun 18, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jun 18, 2025
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On 6/18/2025, an onsite unannounced visit was conducted to follow up on deficiencies cited at the annual Recertification survey conducted on 5/1/2025.
Findings
Hawthorne House was determined to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, indicating substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Apr 30, 2025
Biennial Survey
Date: Apr 30, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a biennial survey to assess compliance with regulations governing the licensing and functioning of assisted housing programs for a Level I Residential Care Facility.
Findings
Rainbow House is in substantial compliance with Part of 10-144, Chapter 113, Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs for Level I Residential Care Facilities.
Inspection Report — Apr 28, 2025
Biennial Survey
Date: Apr 28, 2025
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The survey was conducted as a Federal Recertification Survey to assess compliance with emergency preparedness and life safety codes.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with emergency preparedness training requirements and life safety codes, including means of egress, cooking facilities, corridor doors, electrical systems, and power cords. Specific deficiencies include lack of initial emergency preparedness training documentation, blocked egress by equipment, missing fire protection placards, corridor doors with excessive gaps, untested electrical receptacles, and improper use of extension cords and power strips.
Deficiencies (7)
E 037: The facility failed to provide initial and ongoing emergency preparedness training to all staff, volunteers, and contractors as required by 42 CFR 483.73.
K 211: The facility failed to maintain the required exit corridor width due to obstructions, violating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code sections 19.2.1 and 7.1.10.1.
K 324: The facility failed to post required placards on portable Class K fire extinguishers in the kitchen, violating NFPA 96 standards.
K 363: The facility failed to maintain corridor doors to resist passage of smoke, including doors with excessive gaps and missing hardware, violating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code sections 19.3.6.3 and 42 CFR Part 483.
K 911: The facility failed to ensure electrical wiring was secure and cover plates were installed in electrical junction boxes, violating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code sections 9.1.2 and 11.1.10.
K 914: The facility failed to test hospital-grade electrical receptacles annually to ensure retention force of grounding blades, violating NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code section 6.3.3.2.4.
K 920: The facility improperly used extension cords and power strips as substitutes for fixed wiring, violating NFPA 70 National Electric Code sections 400.8 and 590.3(D).
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: Jun 6, 2025
Inspection Report — Apr 28, 2025
Date: Apr 28, 2025
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey conducted on 2025-04-28 to assess compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with emergency preparedness training requirements and multiple Life Safety Code provisions including means of egress, corridor doors, electrical systems, and power cord usage. Specific deficiencies included lack of documentation of emergency preparedness training, obstruction in egress corridors, improper corridor door gaps, exposed electrical wiring, incomplete electrical receptacle testing, and unsafe use of extension cords.
Deficiencies (7)
E 037: The facility failed to provide annual emergency preparedness training and maintain documentation as required by 42 CFR 483.73.
K 211: The facility failed to maintain the required width of an exit corridor due to storage of equipment obstructing egress.
K 324: The facility failed to comply with NFPA 96 for commercial cooking equipment by not posting a placard for the portable class K extinguisher.
K 363: Corridor doors had gaps exceeding 1/2 inch allowing passage of smoke, violating NFPA 101 requirements.
K 911: An open junction box with exposed wiring was observed in the sprinkler room, violating NFPA 101 electrical safety standards.
K 914: The facility failed to test the retention force of electrical receptacles as required by NFPA 99, risking electrical hazards.
K 920: Extension cords were used improperly as substitutes for fixed wiring, including a blue extension cord plugged into a power strip in the electrical room.
Report Facts
: Apr 28, 2025
Inspection Report — Jan 28, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Jan 28, 2025
Visit Reason
Off-site desk review completed as a follow-up to the complaint investigation of 1/28/25.
Findings
Hawthorne House was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
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: Jan 28, 2025
Inspection Report — Jul 2, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jul 2, 2024
Visit Reason
Follow-up revisit to the annual Long Term Care Survey Process of 5/8/2024.
Findings
Hawthorne House was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, subpart B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited during this follow-up visit.
Inspection Report — May 8, 2024
Annual Inspection
Date: May 8, 2024
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted to complete the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification and to investigate complaints #ME00046963, #ME00047334, and #ME00047325.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with several federal requirements related to safe environment, notice before transfer/discharge, bed hold policy, care plan timing and revision, respiratory care, labeling and storage of drugs and biologics, and food procurement and sanitation. Deficiencies were identified in housekeeping and maintenance, transfer/discharge notifications, care planning, respiratory therapy, vaccine storage, and food safety.
Deficiencies (7)
F584: The facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior in multiple units, including cracked floor tiles, black substance around toilets, peeling laminate, patched drywall, torn wheelchair seat cushion, and dirt and debris on equipment.
F623: The facility failed to issue written transfer/discharge notices to residents or their legal representatives for 2 of 2 sampled residents transferred to acute care facilities, lacking documentation of such notices.
F625: The facility failed to provide written transfer/discharge notices and bed hold policy notifications for 2 of 2 sampled residents transferred to acute care facilities, lacking documentation and proper notification procedures.
F657: The facility failed to review and revise the comprehensive care plan by an interdisciplinary team including the resident and/or representative for 3 of 4 potential interdisciplinary meetings for Resident #37.
F695: The facility failed to provide a sanitary environment to prevent infection related to respiratory care and tracheostomy care for 6 of 6 residents, including improper storage and labeling of oxygen equipment and nasal cannulas, and failure to follow physician orders for oxygen therapy.
F761: The facility failed to store drugs and biologics under proper temperature controls and failed to monitor vaccine storage temperatures adequately, with missing temperature documentation for multiple days and expired medication not removed.
F812: The facility failed to procure, store, and serve food in a sanitary manner, including storing unmarked and expired food items, and failing to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food service areas.
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: 2024-05-06 to 2024-05-08
: Jun 7, 2024
: 2
: 6
: 1
: 27
Inspection Report — May 7, 2024
Biennial Survey
Date: May 7, 2024
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey conducted on 05/07/2024 to assess compliance with fire safety and egress requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain clear and safe exit discharge paths and did not provide exit access with special locking arrangements as required by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Multiple fire doors and corridor doors were found with excessive gaps, damage, or lack of proper latching, compromising smoke resistance and fire safety. Documentation of annual fire door inspections was also missing.
Deficiencies (5)
K211: The exterior exit discharge paths to the public way had pavement that is excessively cracking, uneven and has ridges greater than 1/4 inch in height.
K222: The facility failed to provide exit access serving the Somerset Wing and Webster courtyard with special locking arrangements allowing residents access, contrary to Life Safety Code requirements.
K363: Corridor doors protecting corridor openings did not resist the passage of smoke as required; several resident room doors had excessive gapping allowing smoke passage.
K761: The facility failed to conduct annual fire door inspections and maintain documentation verifying completion, as required by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
K919: In the Kennebec Wing common area, wheelchair charging stations were improperly located, creating a hazard by blocking egress paths and exit corridors.
Report Facts
: Jun 7, 2024
Inspection Report — May 7, 2024
Date: May 7, 2024
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for Hawthorne House long-term care facility.
Findings
The facility is not in substantial compliance with the National Fire Protection Association, Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, due to multiple deficiencies related to means of egress, corridor doors, fire door inspections, and electrical equipment safety.
Deficiencies (5)
K211: The exterior exit discharge paths to the public way have pavement that is excessively cracking, uneven, and has ridges greater than 1/4 inch in height.
K222: Doors serving the Somerset Wing and Webster courtyard have special locking arrangements controlled by staff key codes, preventing residents from readily accessible exit access, which is not in accordance with Life Safety Code Section 19.2.2.4 and related sections.
K363: Corridor resident room doors fail to latch properly and have excessive gapping on latch sides, allowing passage of smoke, violating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements.
K761: The facility failed to conduct annual fire door inspections and maintain documentation verifying completion, as required by NFPA 80 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
K919: Two wheelchair charging stations in the Kennebec Wing common area are improperly staged under electrical outlets, posing a risk of release of combustible and toxic gases.
Report Facts
: J3X721
: 205098
Inspection Report — Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 23, 2024
Visit Reason
Investigation of complaints #ME00046539, #ME00046542, #ME00046572, and #ME00047136.
Findings
Hawthorne House was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
: #ME00046539
: #ME00046542
: #ME00046572
: #ME00047136
Inspection Report — Apr 25, 2023
Biennial Survey
Date: Apr 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was a biennial survey to assess compliance with regulations governing the licensing and functioning of Level I Residential Care Facilities.
Findings
Rainbow House was found to be in substantial compliance with the applicable regulations for Level I Residential Care Facilities.
Inspection Report — 22BEBB H1 SOD
Date: 22BEBB H1 SOD
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
Findings
The facility was surveyed for compliance with the National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition and was found not in substantial compliance due to failure to ensure delayed egress doors had proper signage as required by NFPA 101.
Deficiencies (1)
K0222: The double corridor doors leading to the service wing are equipped with delayed egress equipment but lack a readily visible, durable sign that reads: PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. The delayed egress system released the magnetic door holder in 15 seconds.
Report Facts
: Apr 28, 2026
: 15
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Date: LZK022 SOD
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