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.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 5 deficiencies 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (67% above)
• Deficiencies per year (67% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (200% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 53 This facility has 67% more total deficiencies than a typical Maine assisted living residence (5 vs. ME avg 3).↑ 67% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2024. 2.51.5 This facility has 67% more deficiencies per year than a typical Maine assisted living residence (2.5 vs. ME avg 1.5).↑ 67% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.60.2 This facility has 200% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.6 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 200% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 820 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (8 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 30, 2024 biennial survey found 5 deficiencies related to medication errors, including wrong dosages, missing written orders, incorrect transcription, and incomplete documentation.
  • Medication administration was not compliant with licensed practitioner orders, with PRN medications given without documented response on the Medication Administration Records.
  • The facility was found in substantial compliance overall, with no complaints substantiated during the October 30, 2024 inspection.

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Harrington's city center to Changing Tides's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Changing Tides

Is Changing Tides in a walkable area?

Changing Tides has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Changing Tides?

According to ME state health department records, Changing Tides's license number is RCC2376.

When does Changing Tides's license expire?

According to ME state health department records, Changing Tides's license expires on November 29, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Changing Tides?

Changing Tides's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Changing Tides?

No, Changing Tides has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Changing Tides?

Tara L. Strout is the administrator of Changing Tides.

How many beds does Changing Tides have?

Changing Tides has 6 beds.

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