Inspection History

In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 3 deficiencies 9 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Maine state average
Overall vs. ME average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Maine average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (50% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Maine average:
• Total deficiencies (at ME avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 33 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Maine average (3 vs. ME avg 3).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.30.2 This facility has 50% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Maine assisted living residence (0.3 vs. ME avg 0.2).↑ 50% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityME Averagevs. ME Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 920 This facility has had 55% fewer total inspections than the Maine average (9 vs. ME avg 20). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 55% fewer

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • May 8, 2024 biennial survey found 3 deficiencies including missing resident rights in contract, undocumented resident funds, and lack of privacy window coverings.
  • Deficiencies focused on documentation of resident funds and contract policies, plus privacy concerns in resident bedrooms.
  • No complaints were reported or substantiated during the May 8, 2024 inspection.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newcastle's city center to Katahdin House's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Katahdin House

Is Katahdin House in a walkable area?

Katahdin House has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Katahdin House?

According to ME state health department records, Katahdin House's license number is RCC548.

What is the occupancy rate at Katahdin House?

Katahdin House's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Katahdin House?

No, Katahdin House has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Katahdin House have?

Katahdin House has 4 beds.

What is the address of Katahdin House?

Katahdin House is located at 55 Timber Ln, Newcastle, ME 04553.

What is the phone number of Katahdin House?

(207) 563-2895 will put you in contact with the team at Katahdin House.

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