17 Reports
Inspection Report — Feb 24, 2026
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 24, 2026
Visit Reason
Follow-up survey conducted to assess compliance after deficiencies cited at the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification on 1/5/26.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report — Jan 6, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Jan 6, 2026
Visit Reason
Annual Life Safety Code Survey completed on January 6, 2026.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain illuminated exit signage and proper door closure in multiple areas, creating potential hazards for residents, visitors, and staff. Deficiencies were noted in exit signage battery testing, hazardous area enclosures, corridor doors, and fire/smoke door inspections.
Deficiencies (5)
K0211: Means of egress were not maintained as exit signage was not tested annually for 90 minutes, and illuminated exit signs were not properly maintained, risking safety in emergency egress.
K0293: Exit signage batteries were not tested annually for 90 minutes as required, and deficiencies in exit signage maintenance were observed.
K0321: Hazardous areas were not properly enclosed with fire-rated doors and barriers, allowing storage of combustible materials in corridors and open areas, increasing fire risk.
K0361: Areas open to corridors were used for storage, violating fire safety codes and obstructing egress paths.
K0363: Corridor doors were obstructed and did not close properly due to items interfering with door closure, compromising fire and smoke containment.
Report Facts
: Jan 6, 2026
: Feb 20, 2026
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Inspection Report — Jan 6, 2026
Biennial Survey
Date: Jan 6, 2026
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The survey was conducted as a Federal Recertification Survey to assess compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and other applicable regulations.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, due to multiple deficiencies affecting means of egress, exit signage, hazardous area enclosures, corridor openness, and corridor doors. These deficiencies could affect all patients, residents, visitors, and staff by compromising safe evacuation and fire safety.
Deficiencies (5)
K0211: The facility failed to ensure aisles, passageways, corridors, exit discharges, exit locations, and accesses were continuously maintained free of all obstructions to full use in case of emergency, as evidenced by carts, a 55-gallon trash can, and a laundry cart stored in the exit corridor.
K0293: The facility failed to maintain illuminated exit signage and conduct required 90-minute exit light tests, performing only monthly 30-second tests, compromising emergency egress visibility.
K0321: Hazardous areas were not properly enclosed or protected by fire barriers or automatic fire extinguishing systems as required, potentially allowing passage of smoke or fire into adjacent areas.
K0361: The facility failed to maintain areas open to the corridor in accordance with NFPA 101, as storage of combustible items was observed open to the corridor, increasing fire risk.
K0363: Corridor doors failed to resist passage of smoke, did not positively latch, and were improperly held open by trash cans, violating fire safety requirements and risking smoke spread during emergencies.
Report Facts
: 08:30-14:00
: 55
Inspection Report — Jan 5, 2026
Plan of Correction
Date: Jan 5, 2026
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Annual survey conducted January 5-8, 2026, to assess compliance with federal regulations.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the annual survey conducted January 5-8, 2026. It addresses deficiencies related to Resident Rights, Comprehensive Care Plans, Care Plan Timing and Revision, Quality of Care, Respiratory Care, Food Safety, Resident Records, and Infection Prevention and Control.
Report Facts
: 2026-01-05 to 2026-01-08
: Feb 20, 2026
: Jan 28, 2026
: Jan 19, 2026
: Jan 28, 2026
: 4
: 5
: 30
: 2
Inspection Report — Oct 22, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: Oct 22, 2024
Visit Reason
Annual Life Safety Code Survey completed on October 22, 2024.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the Annual Life Safety Code Survey conducted on October 22, 2024. The plan addresses deficiencies related to egress doors, doors with self-closing devices, and gas equipment cylinder storage.
Report Facts
: PKME21
: 1502
: Oct 22, 2024
: Nov 30, 2024
: Nov 15, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
Inspection Report — Oct 22, 2024
Date: Oct 22, 2024
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for long-term care facility compliance with 42 Code of Federal Regulations Part 483.73 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements related to egress doors, self-closing doors, and gas equipment storage. Multiple deficiencies were observed regarding locking arrangements, door self-closing mechanisms, and oxygen cylinder storage signage.
Deficiencies (3)
K222: Doors in a required means of egress were equipped with multiple locking devices and lacked proper signage, failing to meet NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements for special locking arrangements and delayed egress locking.
K223: Doors in exit passageways and stairway enclosures were not self-closing and kept closed as required, violating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code provisions for self-closing devices.
K923: Oxygen cylinder storage areas lacked proper signage identifying full cylinders and did not comply with NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code requirements for safe storage and handling.
Report Facts
: Oct 22, 2024
: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Inspection Report — Oct 3, 2023
Biennial Survey
Date: Oct 3, 2023
Visit Reason
The document is a biennial survey conducted to assess compliance with regulations governing the licensing and functioning of assisted living programs.
Findings
Chase Point Assisted Living Facility is in substantial compliance with the applicable regulations for assisted living programs, with no deficiencies noted in the report.
Inspection Report — Sep 12, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Sep 12, 2023
Visit Reason
Follow-up visit conducted to assess deficiencies cited at the annual Long Term Care Survey Process dated 8/9/2023.
Findings
Cove's Edge was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited and no plan of correction was required.
Inspection Report — Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 12, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00044881.
Complaint Details
Complaint #ME00044881
Findings
Cove's Edge was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42CFR 483, Subpart B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
: ME00044881
Inspection Report — Aug 9, 2023
Plan of Correction
Date: Aug 9, 2023
Visit Reason
Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness survey conducted by the Office of the Fire Marshal.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the Life Safety Code survey completed on 2023-08-09, addressing deficiencies cited under tags K211 and K321.
Report Facts
: 10
: Sep 2, 2023
: Nov 7, 2023
: Feb 7, 2023
Inspection Report — Aug 7, 2023
Plan of Correction
Date: Aug 7, 2023
Visit Reason
Annual Long Term Care Survey and investigation of complaints #ME00043621 and #ME00043888.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on August 9, 2023, addressing deficiencies related to nurse staffing information posting and food procurement, storage, preparation, and sanitation.
Report Facts
: ME00043621
: ME00043888
Inspection Report — 1DE2E5 H1 SOD
Date: 1DE2E5 H1 SOD
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This is a CMS-2567 federal nursing home survey report for Cove's Edge Inc in Damariscotta, Maine, dated 01/07/2026.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified related to resident rights, comprehensive care planning, quality of care, respiratory care, food safety, resident records, infection control, and other areas. The facility failed to meet several regulatory requirements as evidenced by observations, interviews, and record reviews conducted during the survey period.
Deficiencies (8)
F0550: Resident rights were not ensured when a Certified Nursing Assistant transported a resident in a shower chair without providing a cover, exposing the resident's bottom in a facility hallway.
F0656: The facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive care plans reflecting current resident needs for 2 of 16 residents reviewed, including lack of goals and interventions for a resident with a cardiac pacemaker and another with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
F0657: The facility failed to review and revise care plans by an interdisciplinary team after assessments for 1 of 16 residents reviewed, including failure to document timely interdisciplinary team meetings.
F0684: The facility failed to ensure proper medication administration and review, including crushing medications without verification and lack of evidence of physician orders for respiratory treatments.
F0695: The facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment for respiratory care and failed to ensure proper oxygen therapy monitoring and storage for multiple residents.
F0812: The facility failed to maintain food safety standards, including failure to label and date foods in the refrigerator for 2 of 2 kitchen tours.
F0842: The facility failed to maintain resident records confidentially and completely, including failure to safeguard medical records and maintain accurate clinical documentation for 1 of 3 residents reviewed.
F0880: The facility failed to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program, including failure to post required signage, maintain staff competency, and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.
Report Facts
: 1DE2E5-H1
: 1502
: Jan 7, 2026
Inspection Report — PKME11 POC
Plan of Correction
Date: PKME11 POC
Visit Reason
Plan of correction addressing deficiencies cited in the survey conducted on October 21, 2024.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey of 2024-10-21, addressing deficiencies related to safe/clean environment, accident hazards, labeling/storing drugs, and specialized rehab services.
Report Facts
: Nov 30, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
: Oct 23, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
: Oct 23, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
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: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
: Oct 23, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
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: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
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: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
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: Oct 24, 2024
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: Oct 23, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
: Oct 21, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 23, 2024
: Oct 24, 2024
: Oct 22, 2024
Document — PKME22 SOD
Date: PKME22 SOD
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