Inspection Reports for Care Ridge Estate
35 Ridge Rd, Lee, ME 04455, ME, 04455
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on May 29, 2025, found deficiencies related to licensing, resident care standards, staffing, training, and sanitation requirements. Earlier inspections and complaint investigations in 2024 showed the facility was in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. The main issues cited involved incomplete background checks, missing documentation in resident service plans and progress notes, incomplete employee records, lack of required staff training, and improper storage of poisonous materials. No fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports, and complaint investigations were unsubstantiated. The pattern suggests that while the facility had met standards in prior reviews, recent findings indicate areas needing attention.
Deficiencies (last 2 years)
Deficiencies (over 2 years)
6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
5% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 5.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
8
6
4
2
0
Census
Latest occupancy rate
90% occupied
Based on a May 2025 inspection.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Biennial Survey
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 6
Date: May 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial survey to assess compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Level IV Residential Care Facilities.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with licensing, resident care standards, staffing, training, and sanitation requirements. Deficiencies included incomplete background checks, missing documentation in resident service plans and progress notes, incomplete employee records, lack of required staff training, and improper storage of poisonous and toxic materials.
Deficiencies (6)
Facility did not utilize the Maine Background Check Center to obtain comprehensive background checks for 1 of 4 staff records reviewed.
Failed to provide evidence of documentation identifying who participated in the development of the service plan for 1 of 2 resident records reviewed.
Failed to complete twenty-four hour admission progress note with a summary of basic care needs for 1 of 2 resident records reviewed.
Personnel records did not contain job descriptions for 4 of 4 staff records reviewed.
Failed to ensure completion of a Department approved certification course within 120 days of hire for 3 of 4 staff records reviewed.
Failed to ensure cleaning compounds were not stored in the same cabinet or area with insecticides or other poisonous materials.
Report Facts
Staff records reviewed: 4
Resident records reviewed: 2
Staff without required certification: 3
Staff without job descriptions: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon Taylor | Administrator | Named in relation to confirmation of findings during exit interview. |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 6
Date: May 29, 2025
Visit Reason
The document is a biennial survey inspection report identifying deficiencies in licensing, resident care standards, staffing, and sanitation at Care Ridge Estates, a Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facility.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with regulations governing assisted housing programs, with deficiencies including failure to complete required background checks for staff, incomplete service plans and progress notes for residents, missing job descriptions in employee records, lack of required staff training, and improper storage of poisonous materials.
Deficiencies (6)
Facility did not utilize the Maine Background Check Center to obtain comprehensive background check reports for staff.
Failed to provide evidence of documentation identifying who participated in the development of the service plan for a resident.
Failed to complete twenty-four hour admission progress note with summary of basic care needs for a resident.
Personnel records did not contain job descriptions for 4 staff members.
Failed to ensure completion of a Department approved certification course within 120 days of hire for 3 of 4 staff reviewed.
Cleaning compounds were stored in the same cabinet or area with insecticides or other poisonous materials.
Report Facts
Census: 9
Total Capacity: 10
Staff records reviewed: 4
Resident records reviewed: 2
Days for service plan development: 30
Days for staff certification course completion: 120
Hours per week direct care: 20
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 1, 2024
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted at the facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation completed with no deficiencies found.
Findings
No deficiencies were found during the complaint investigation review.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 5, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation identified as 2023-AHP-35816 for Care Ridge Estates, a Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation 2023-AHP-35816 completed with findings of substantial compliance.
Findings
Care Ridge Estates was found to be in substantial compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs: Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facilities, Part of 10-144, Chapter 113.
Viewing
Loading inspection reports...
