Inspection Reports for
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation
516 Mount Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME, 04401
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Inspection Report — Jun 23, 2026
Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 23, 2026
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted for a re-visit to the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification and investigation of complaint #2720664.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
: 2720664
Inspection Report — May 27, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 27, 2026
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #3016449.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: 3016449
Inspection Report — Mar 31, 2026
Annual Inspection
Date: Mar 31, 2026
Visit Reason
Annual survey of Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation conducted to assess compliance with fire safety regulations.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that corridor doors in resident rooms properly close and latch, violating NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.6.3. This deficiency could affect staff, residents, vendors, and visitors in the care areas.
Deficiencies (1)
K0363: Corridor doors in 3 of 35 residential rooms did not close and latch properly, failing to resist the passage of smoke as required by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, Section 19.3.6.3.
Report Facts
: May 1, 2026
Inspection Report — Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 23, 2025
Visit Reason
Investigation of complaints #2617309 and #210281.
Findings
On 9/23/25, an on-site visit was conducted and it was determined that Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC was in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: 2617309
: 210281
Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2025
Date: Apr 7, 2025
Visit Reason
On-site visit conducted for follow-up on the annual Survey Process for Federal Recertification and to follow up on complaints #ME00050172 and #ME00049933.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation is in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
: ME00050172
: ME00049933
Inspection Report — Feb 25, 2025
Annual Inspection
Date: Feb 25, 2025
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted for the purpose of completing the annual Survey Process for Federal Recertification and to investigate complaints #ME00050172 and #ME00049933.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with several federal requirements related to advance directives, Medicaid/Medicare coverage notices, safe environment, PASARR screening, bowel/bladder incontinence care, parenteral/IV fluids, and sufficient nursing staff. Multiple residents' records lacked required documentation and the facility failed to provide adequate care and notifications as mandated.
Deficiencies (7)
F578: The facility failed to ensure that residents and/or their representatives were provided with written information to formulate an advance directive or appoint a surrogate, as evidenced by 4 of 7 residents reviewed lacking such documentation.
F582: The facility failed to provide Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notices (SNFABN) to 2 of 3 residents whose Medicare Part A services were discontinued, and failed to inform residents timely about changes in coverage and charges.
F584: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, as evidenced by torn vinyl on a bathroom door, broken wood trim, broken blinds, and chipped paint in multiple areas.
F645: The facility failed to ensure that residents with specialized mental health diagnoses were referred for appropriate PASARR evaluation and determination, as evidenced by one resident lacking timely PASRR review.
F690: The facility failed to ensure continence care for residents with bladder and bowel incontinence, including failure to monitor bowel movements and implement bowel management protocols, resulting in inadequate care for one resident.
F694: The facility failed to provide adequate parenteral/IV fluids management, including failure to administer ordered IV medications timely and to re-educate nursing staff on hospital discharge orders.
F725: The facility failed to maintain sufficient nursing staff with appropriate competencies and skills to provide nursing and related services, as evidenced by low weekend staffing and failure to ensure adequate direct care staff.
Report Facts
: 7
: 4
: 2
: 1
: 1
: 1
: 0
Inspection Report — Feb 24, 2025
Biennial Survey
Date: Feb 24, 2025
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey to assess compliance with federal regulations and Life Safety Code.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with several Life Safety Code requirements, including improper installation heights of fire alarm manual initiation devices, failure to conduct required fire drills quarterly on each shift, inadequate maintenance of fire rated door hardware, and lack of a remote emergency shut-off device for the generator.
Deficiencies (4)
K342: Fire alarm manual initiation devices were installed higher than allowed, with measurements ranging from 48.5 to 51.5 inches above floor level, exceeding the 42 to 48 inch requirement per NFPA 101 and NFPA 72.
K712: The facility failed to conduct required fire drills at expected and unexpected times on each shift, missing the Fourth Quarter 2024 third shift drill as required by NFPA 101.
K761: The fire rated hardware on 90-minute fire rated doors was not properly maintained; latching rods were covered by flooring, causing doors to latch only at the top, violating NFPA 101 and NFPA 80 standards.
K918: The facility failed to install a labeled remote emergency shut-off device for the generator outside the generator housing as required by NFPA 110 and NFPA 99.
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: Fourth Quarter 2024
: Third Shift
: weekly
: 30
: 12
: 36
: 4
Inspection Report — Feb 24, 2025
Date: Feb 24, 2025
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey to assess compliance with 42 CFR Part 483.73 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 Edition.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation was found to be in substantial compliance with federal regulations for long term care facilities and the National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code 2012 Edition.
Inspection Report — Feb 4, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Feb 4, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced offsite revisit was conducted to complete a follow-up for complaint #ME00050024.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, with no deficiencies cited.
Report Facts
: ME00050024
Inspection Report — May 28, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 28, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted for the purpose of following upon investigation for complaint #ME00047012.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: ME00047012
Inspection Report — Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 9, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted for the purpose of completing an investigation for complaint #ME00047012.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was determined not to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. The facility failed to follow a Physician Assistant order for one sampled resident.
Deficiencies (1)
§ 483.25 Quality of care: The facility failed to follow a Physician Assistant order for one sampled resident, resulting in unmet requirements for treatment and care.
Report Facts
: ME00047012
Inspection Report — Apr 3, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 3, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to complete the investigation of complaint #ME00046889.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report — Feb 27, 2024
Re-Inspection
Date: Feb 27, 2024
Visit Reason
Unannounced on-site re-visit following up on the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification and complaints.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited during this re-visit.
Report Facts
: ME00044902
: ME00045108
: ME00042981
: ME00044999
: ME00045088
: ME00045573
Inspection Report — Dec 21, 2023
Renewal
Date: Dec 21, 2023
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for Long Term Care Facility Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Code compliance.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation is in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483.73 and the National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code 2012 Edition.
Inspection Report — Sep 21, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Sep 21, 2023
Visit Reason
Investigation of complaints #ME00044898 and #ME00044944.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: ME00044898
: ME00044944
Inspection Report — Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 2, 2023
Visit Reason
Investigation of complaint #ME00044359 at Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
Findings
Eastside Center for Health and Rehabilitation was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: ME00044359
Document — 1E3E6C L2 SOD
Date: 1E3E6C L2 SOD
Inspection Report — 388711 POC
Plan of Correction
Date: 388711 POC
Visit Reason
Facility is addressing deficiencies cited in the prior survey through corrective actions.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey dated prior to January 22, 2024, addressing rules F552, F607, F761, F801, F812, F814, and F842.
Inspection Report — 606921 POC
Date: 606921 POC
Findings
The document is a CMS-2567 federal nursing home survey form for Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Bangor, ME, dated 02/24/2025. It cites multiple deficiencies related to fire safety and emergency preparedness, including fire alarm initiation device heights, fire drills, fire door hardware, and emergency electrical systems. The facility is not in substantial compliance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and related standards.
Deficiencies (4)
K342: Fire alarm manual initiation devices were found to be installed higher than allowed by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, with measurements ranging from 48.5 to 51.5 inches above floor level.
K712: The facility failed to conduct required fire drills at expected and unexpected times under varying conditions at least quarterly on each shift, missing the fourth quarter 2024 third shift drill.
K761: The fire rated hardware on cross-corridor 90-minute fire rated doors was not maintained properly; latching rods were covered over on the floor and doors only latched at the top, contrary to NFPA 101 and NFPA 80 requirements.
K918: The facility failed to install a labeled remote emergency generator manual stop device outside the generator housing as required by NFPA 110 and NFPA 99.
Report Facts
: 51.5
: 49
: 48.5
: 1
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