Total health inspections
4
Maine average 5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Mount Joseph at Waterville
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Maine, ME
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Mount Joseph at Waterville
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Maine, ME
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Mount Joseph at Waterville accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Overview of Mount Joseph at Waterville
Mount Joseph at Waterville is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Quality nursing home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Mount Joseph is the trusted nursing facility in the city because of its commitment to supporting its residents with an unwavering amount of compassion and kindness.
Seniors can expect a list of essential and helpful services such as personal care, a team of staff available 24/7, exercise programs, an on-call nurse, scheduled activities, and home-cooked meals served daily. Medical services include wound care, respiratory rehabilitation, fall prevention, and palliative care– among its other comprehensive services.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 6th out of 30 homes in Maine. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 6th out of 30 homes in Maine. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 0m per day
Rank #6 / 30Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 30 homes in Maine. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maine average, with a ranking across 30 Maine SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Maine avg
+11%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 29m per day |
Types of Care at Mount Joseph at Waterville
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.1%
Rank #165 / 247Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 247 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 247. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
163 days
Occupancy rate
86.1%
Rank #165 / 247Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 247 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maine average, with its Statewide rank out of 247. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
163 days
42 years in operation Rank #2 / 32Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 32 homes in Maine. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Maine SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #166 / 421Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 421 homes in Maine. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maine SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Diane Sinclair, Administrator
Total Employees
265
Full-Time Employees
265
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing
On-Site Café
Beauty Salon
Outdoor Spaces
Walking Paths
Gardens
Daily Life Enrichment Activities
Pastoral Care Support
Specific ProgramsPost Sub-Acute Care
Food DescriptionMeals are prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients, with alternate choices available.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
49
Rank #26 / 30Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 30 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Maine State average, with a ranking across all 30 ME SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Maine average 28.5
Citations per inspection
12.25
Rank #30 / 30Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 30 homes in Maine. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Maine mean across 30 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Maine average 5.88
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 49 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 49 resulted from complaint investigations; and 32 of 49 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
3
900% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 0.3
Serious health citations
1
150% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 28, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 28, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 28, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 28, 2025
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
141
Employees
139
Contractors
2
Staff to resident ratio
1.52:1
25% worse than Maine average
Avg staff/day
57
Average shift
9.1 hours
12% better than Maine average
Total staff hours (quarter)
47,563
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
8
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
74
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.8%
361 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 2 | 74 | 23,563 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 5,631 | 92 | 100% | 11.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5,274 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,457 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,335 | 64 | 70% | 8.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,348 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 864 | 67 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 662 | 76 | 83% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 510 | 51 | 55% | 10 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 493 | 68 | 74% | 5.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 328 | 65 | 71% | 4.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 219 | 38 | 41% | 5 |
74 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
12 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
73%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
83%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
72%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
55%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
74%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
66%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
68%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
58%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
41%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$83K Rank #30 / 30Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 30 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Maine average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 30 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
241% higher than Maine averageMaine average: $24K
Number of fines
1
18% fewer fines than Maine averageMaine average: 1.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Maine averageMaine average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$83K
Maine average
$24K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 17, 2024 · $83K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 17, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 17, 2024
$83K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.5
16% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 14.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
32.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
32.0
10% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 29.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
34.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
34.2%
32% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 26.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.6%
In line with Maine averageMaine average: 31.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.3%
5% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 29.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.5%
23% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.5%
21% better than Maine averageMaine average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
39% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 2.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
58% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.9%
63% better than Maine averageMaine average: 10.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.0%
16% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 19.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.6%
7% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 90.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.4%
5% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 95.5%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
41.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
41.9%
41% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 70.8%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
75% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
66.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
66.2%
11% worse than Maine averageMaine average: 74.5%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Medicaid
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
93
Medicare
7
7.5% of residents
Medicaid
71
76.3% of residents
Private pay or other
15
16.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Mount Joseph at Waterville based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.1%
↓ 5.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$3.2M
↓ ~$1.6M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12.6M
↑ ~$1.5M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-21.4%
↓ 9.9pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.8M
Operating loss
-$3.2M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.8M Rank #14 / 36Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 36 homes in Maine. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Maine SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$3.2M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #4 / 36Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 36 homes in Maine. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maine average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$12.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #4 / 36Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 36 homes in Maine. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maine average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.0M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waterville's city center to Mount Joseph at Waterville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.23 miles to nearest hospital (Maine General Health)
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Mount Joseph at Waterville is located in Waterville, Maine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Joseph at Waterville
What neighborhood is Mount Joseph at Waterville in?
Mount Joseph at Waterville is in the Highwood Street neighborhood of Waterville.
Is Mount Joseph at Waterville in a walkable area?
Mount Joseph at Waterville has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of Mount Joseph at Waterville?
Yes — there are 16 photos of Mount Joseph at Waterville in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Mount Joseph at Waterville?
(207) 873-0705 will put you in contact with the team at Mount Joseph at Waterville.
Is Mount Joseph at Waterville Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Mount Joseph at Waterville is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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