Inspection Reports for Country Village Assisted Living

960 MEADOW RD, CASCO, ME, 04015-3316

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Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

40% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 5.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2023
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 93% occupied

Based on a April 2025 inspection.

Census over time

21 24 27 30 33 36 Aug 2023 Apr 2025

Inspection Report

Biennial Survey
Census: 28 Capacity: 30 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Apr 22, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial survey to assess compliance with regulations governing the licensing and functioning of assisted housing programs, specifically Level IV Residential Care Facilities and Infection Prevention and Control.

Findings
The facility was found non-compliant in several sanitation and physical plant requirements, including missing thermometers in chest freezers, unlabeled and undated refrigerated food items, inadequate dishwasher rinse-water temperature, excessive hot water temperature in resident areas, and improper storage and labeling of poisonous and toxic materials.

Deficiencies (5)
Missing thermometers in two chest freezers in the facility basement.
Refrigerated food items (chicken broth, deli meat, cheese) were unlabeled and undated.
Dishwasher rinse-water temperature did not reach the required 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hot water temperature in resident areas exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit (measured 125-126 F).
Household cleaning compounds were not separated from food storage areas and containers were not properly labeled.
Report Facts
Census: 28 Total Capacity: 30 Dishwasher cycles: 5 Hot water temperature: 126 Hot water temperature: 125 Completion date for corrections: Jul 31, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Albina D. BryantAdministratorNamed as responsible for implementing the Plan of Correction

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 28 Capacity: 30 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Apr 22, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial survey to assess compliance with regulations governing Level IV Residential Care Facilities and Infection Prevention and Control.

Findings
The facility was found non-compliant in several sanitation and physical plant requirements including lack of thermometers in freezers, unlabeled and undated refrigerated food items, dishwasher rinse-water temperature below manufacturer specifications, resident area water temperatures exceeding 120°F, and improper storage and labeling of poisonous and toxic materials.

Deficiencies (5)
Facility failed to ensure thermometers were in each freezer.
Refrigerated food items were not labeled and dated.
Dishwasher rinse-water temperature did not meet manufacturer specifications (below 120°F).
Water temperatures in resident areas exceeded 120°F (measured 125-126°F).
Household cleaning compounds were not separated from food storage areas and containers were not properly labeled.
Report Facts
Census: 28 Total Capacity: 30 Dishwasher cycles observed: 5 Water temperature: 126 Water temperature: 125 Number of chest freezers without thermometers: 2 Number of unlabeled cranberry juice containers: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Albina D. BryantAdministratorNamed in confirmation of findings and exit interview
Maintenance DirectorConfirmed findings during observation and exit interview
Staff CoordinatorParticipated in exit interview confirming findings

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 28 Capacity: 30 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Aug 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial survey to assess compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs for a Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facility.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance due to multiple deficiencies including an outdated therapeutic diet manual, unclean kitchen equipment, dishwasher rinse-water temperature below manufacturer specifications, poor maintenance and housekeeping in various areas, water temperatures exceeding 120°F in resident areas, and inadequate insect and rodent control due to an unscreened window used for ventilation.

Deficiencies (6)
Facility failed to have a current therapeutic diet manual; provided manual was from 2014.
Equipment used in food storage was not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, including brown stains in freezers and debris buildup in refrigerator vents.
Dishwasher rinse-water temperature did not meet manufacturer specifications; cycles reached only 115°F instead of required minimum 120°F.
Facility showed lack of routine maintenance and housekeeping with multiple issues such as debris in fan vents, worn paint on toilet seat, missing cover on food storage receptacle, holes in walls, damaged caulking, rotting handrails, unsecured and broken windows, detached boards, cracked light cover, and damaged interior paint.
Water temperatures in resident areas exceeded 120°F, measuring 128°F and 131°F, but were adjusted to acceptable levels before exit.
Window used for ventilation was unscreened and unsecured, allowing gaps to outer air.
Report Facts
Census: 28 Total Capacity: 30 Dishwasher cycles: 3 Water temperature: 128 Water temperature: 131

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Albina D. BryantAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in report header

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