Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%Changing Tides
Assisted Living in Maine
Changing Tides
Assisted Living in Maine
Overview of Changing Tides
Changing Tides is a friendly community in Harrington, ME, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, the community strives to accommodate up to six residents and help with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication reminders are provided.
Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of exciting events and fun activities are conducted. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those aiming to maintain independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 10 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Maine average: 83.1%Occupied beds
6 / 6
Average residents
64 per day
Facility TypeAssisted Housing
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 29, 2026
CountyWashington
License LevelLEVEL III RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
License NumberRCC2376
Changing Tides is administrated by Tara L. Strout.
Respite Care
Specific ProgramsMeal Preparation, Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, Morning Wakeup, Medication Reminders, Dementia & Alzheimer's Care, Assistance with Transfers & Mobility, Companionship, Light Housekeeping
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Types of Care at Changing Tides
Assisted Living
Inspection History
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.
8 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Breakdown by inspection type
- 1 desk review
- 7 on-site inspections
Results
4 with issues
4 without issues
Maine average: 10 inspections
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Latest inspection
Date
October 30, 2024
Inspection history
10/30/2024
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
10/21/2022
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
09/15/2020
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
04/02/2019
DESK REVIEW
NO DEFICIENCIES
09/06/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
08/01/2018
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
10/31/2016
ON-SITE INSPECTION
ACCEPTED PLAN OF CORRECTION
11/09/2015
ON-SITE INSPECTION
NO DEFICIENCIES
5 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Maine average: 3 deficiencies
0.6 deficiencies per inspection
Maine average: 0.2 deficiencies per inspection
Inspection Report Summary for Changing Tides
The most recent inspection on October 30, 2024, identified deficiencies related to medication and treatment administration, including incorrect dosages, missing written orders, transcription errors, and incomplete documentation. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader inspection patterns are unclear. The main issues involved medication management and record-keeping practices. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. Without additional historical data, it is not possible to determine a clear trend in the facility’s compliance over time.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Changing Tides is located in Harrington, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
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0.7 miles from city center
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Maine The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
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