Inspection Reports for Forest Avenue Home

5 Forest Avenue, Ellsworth, ME 04605, ME, 04605

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Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

82% better than Maine average
Maine average: 5.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 100% occupied

Based on a February 2025 inspection.

Census over time

0 3 6 9 Jun 2023 Feb 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 4 Capacity: 4 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 12, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint investigation triggered by video evidence of alleged physical abuse and neglect of a resident at Forest Avenue Home.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on video evidence showing physical abuse and verbal mistreatment of Resident #1 by CRMA #1. The staff member was terminated on 10/20/2025. The incident was reported to State Adult Protective Services and local police, who completed their investigation.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical abuse and was found to have staff verbally abusing and physically mistreating Resident #1, as evidenced by video footage and interviews. The staff member involved was terminated, and retraining was mandated for all agency staff.

Deficiencies (2)
Right to freedom from abuse, neglect or exploitation. Facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical abuse.
Right to privacy and consideration. Facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was treated with dignity and respect while receiving personal care.
Report Facts
Census: 4 Total Capacity: 4 Dates of retraining: Retraining conducted between 1/28/2025 and 2/5/2025 Termination date: Staff member terminated on 10/20/2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alicia HoldsworthAdministratorAdministrator of Forest Avenue Home, named on the report
Unnamed Adult Services DirectorAdult Services DirectorCompleted investigation and confirmed findings
Unnamed HR DirectorHR DirectorCompleted investigation and oversaw staff retraining

Inspection Report

Biennial Survey
Census: 4 Capacity: 4 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 6, 2023

Visit Reason
An on-site biennial survey inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulations governing the licensing and functioning of Level III Residential Care Facilities.

Findings
Forest Avenue Home was found to be in substantial compliance with the applicable regulations for Level III Residential Care Facilities.

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