Inspection Reports for Jem Estates
465 W Corinth Rd, Corinth, ME 04427, ME, 04427
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 18
Deficiencies: 1
Apr 4, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding medication administration practices at Jem Estates, a Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facility.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that only medications ordered by a licensed practitioner were administered, as discontinued medications were still given to one resident beyond the discontinuation date.
Complaint Details
Complaint number 2025-AHP-40538. The finding was substantiated based on record review and interview.
Severity Breakdown
Classes III: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to ensure only medications ordered by the licensed practitioner were administered for 1 of 2 resident records reviewed (Resident #1). Discontinued medications were continued to be administered through 3/5/25. | Classes III |
Report Facts
Total Capacity: 18
Discontinued medications administered: 4
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Jo Adams | Administrator | Named as facility administrator |
Inspection Report
Census: 16
Capacity: 18
Deficiencies: 5
Feb 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a provisional survey to assess compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements for Jem Estates, a Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facility.
Findings
The facility was found non-compliant in multiple areas including failure to conduct required background checks for staff, inadequate dishwashing sanitation practices, lack of routine maintenance and housekeeping, and missing call bell equipment in a bathing facility.
Deficiencies (5)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility did not utilize the Maine Background Check Center to obtain comprehensive background checks for 3 staff with direct resident access. |
| Administrator failed to comply with regulations requiring registration with MBCC and obtaining background checks prior to hiring staff. |
| Dishwashing sanitation standards were not met; no sanitation cycle observed on mechanical dishwasher and manual dishwashing methods did not ensure sanitization. |
| Facility failed to show evidence of routine maintenance and housekeeping; dust accumulation on bathroom vents and worn countertop surface observed. |
| A bathing room was not equipped with a call bell as required for safety and privacy. |
Report Facts
Staff without completed MBCC background checks: 3
Census: 16
Total Capacity: 18
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Milinda Jo Adams | Administrator | Named in findings related to failure to comply with licensing and background check regulations. |
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