Inspection Reports for Care Ridge Estate
35 Ridge Rd, Lee, ME 04455, ME, 04455
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Inspection Report
Biennial Survey
Census: 9
Capacity: 10
Deficiencies: 6
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.
Severity Breakdown
Class III: 1
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| 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. | Class III |
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
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.
Severity Breakdown
Class III: 1
Deficiencies (6)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| 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. | Class III |
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
Mar 1, 2024
Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted at the facility.
Findings
No deficiencies were found during the complaint investigation review.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation completed with no deficiencies found.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
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.
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.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation 2023-AHP-35816 completed with findings of substantial compliance.
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