Inspection Reports for
St. Mary’s D‘Youville Pavilion
102 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, ME, 04240
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Inspection Report — Jun 22, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jun 22, 2026
Visit Reason
On 6/22/26 an on-site visit complaint survey was conducted to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Federal Conditions of Participation requirements for nursing homes.
Findings
There were no regulatory deficiencies identified as a result of the revisit survey conducted on 6/22/26.
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: 2026-04-08 to 2026-04-09 and 2026-04-14 to 2026-04-15
Inspection Report — Jun 22, 2026
Annual Inspection
Date: Jun 22, 2026
Visit Reason
Annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification and investigation of facility reported incidents and complaints.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with multiple federal requirements including resident dignity and rights, abuse investigation, comprehensive care planning, quality of care, trauma-informed care, and immunization documentation.
Deficiencies (6)
483.10(b)(1)-(2): The facility failed to ensure a resident's dignity by not providing toileting assistance during meal delivery, resulting in the resident remaining in a soiled brief for an extended period.
483.12(c)(2)-(4): The facility failed to thoroughly investigate resident-to-resident altercations, complete investigations, and report results to the State Survey Agency within required timeframes.
483.21(b)(1)(3): The facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan reflecting current needs for a resident, including ensuring the call light was accessible.
483.25: The facility failed to ensure a skin assessment was completed and physician orders obtained for wound care for a resident with a pressure ulcer.
483.25(m): The facility failed to identify triggers that might cause re-traumatization for a resident with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
483.80(d)(1)(2): The facility failed to document that residents or their representatives were provided education regarding benefits and potential side effects of influenza and pneumococcal immunizations for two residents.
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: Apr 16, 2026
: Jun 3, 2026
: Mar 27, 2026
: Jan 1, 2026
: Dec 15, 2025
Inspection Report — Jun 22, 2026
Date: Jun 22, 2026
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for St Mary's D'Youville Pavilion.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with the National Fire Protection Association 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition, with multiple deficiencies observed in fire separations, emergency lighting, exit signage, smoke barriers, means of egress, discharge from exits, cooking facilities, and corridor doors.
Deficiencies (9)
K0133: The facility failed to maintain 2-hour fire separations between health care and business occupancies, including missing rated fire doors and unsealed penetrations in firewalls on multiple floors.
K0363: The door to resident room 409 on the 4th floor did not latch when closed, compromising corridor door smoke resistance.
K0919: Appliances including a mini-fridge and a Kureg coffee maker were plugged into a power strip, violating electrical equipment safety requirements.
K0291: The facility failed to maintain and test emergency lighting in all 12 smoke compartments, with missing documentation for testing and annual tests.
K0293: The facility failed to maintain illuminated exit signage in all 12 smoke compartments, with missing testing documentation.
K0372: Smoke barrier enclosures were deficient with gaps and unsealed penetrations in fire doors and walls on multiple floors, affecting 4 of 12 smoke compartments.
K0211: Exit corridors were obstructed by stored carts and equipment on multiple floors, reducing required corridor width and egress safety.
K0271: Exit discharge paths were not maintained level, slip resistant, and clear of obstructions; specifically, the exit pathway serving 1 East patio did not discharge to the public way.
K0324: Cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors was used without proper hood exhaust protection in two day rooms.
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Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 21, 2026
Visit Reason
The investigation was initiated due to an anonymous complaint regarding Resident #1 found outside on the ground in wet/snowy conditions in the early morning hours of March 21, 2026.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure Resident #1 was free from an avoidable accident and environmental hazards, resulting in immediate jeopardy. Additionally, the facility did not notify the State agency of the resident's elopement within 24 hours as required.
Deficiencies (2)
F0689: The facility failed to ensure the resident environment was free of accident hazards and that residents received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents, as Resident #1 exited to an unsecured courtyard and was found outside inadequately dressed and exposed to weather for approximately 30 minutes.
F0609: The facility failed to report alleged violations involving elopement within 24 hours to the State agency and failed to provide a 5-day follow-up report for the investigated incident of neglect involving Resident #1 found outside in unsafe conditions.
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: 2960826
: approximately 30 minutes
: 20 degrees Fahrenheit
Inspection Report — May 29, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: May 29, 2025
Visit Reason
Unannounced on-site visit conducted to follow up on deficiencies cited at the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification dated 3/28/25.
Findings
St. Mary's D'Youville Pavilion was determined to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report — Mar 26, 2025
Biennial Survey
Date: Mar 26, 2025
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted as a Federal Recertification Survey to assess compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with several fire safety and emergency preparedness regulations, including means of egress obstructions, door locking mechanisms, emergency lighting, exit signage, fire alarm and sprinkler system maintenance, smoke barrier penetrations, fire door inspections, electrical receptacle testing, and essential electric system maintenance.
Deficiencies (11)
K211: The facility failed to maintain clear exit corridors, with equipment such as floor cleaning machines and blood pressure machines stored in egress paths, impeding emergency egress.
K222: Doors in required means of egress did not meet latching and locking requirements per NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, including special locking arrangements that restricted exit access to staff only.
K291: Emergency lighting was not maintained or tested properly, with missing monthly inspections from April to December 2024 and no documentation of the required 90-minute annual test.
K293: Exit signage was not continuously illuminated in multiple locations, including stairs and dining areas, with 22 exit signs reported inoperative in 2024 and 2025.
K345: The fire alarm system was not inspected and maintained per NFPA 72 requirements, with the last inspection conducted in February 2024 and annual inspection not yet completed.
K351: The sprinkler system installation was deficient, with mixed K factor sprinkler heads on the same branch and missing or displaced ceiling tiles in multiple resident rooms and laundry areas.
K353: The sprinkler system was not properly maintained or tested, with sprinkler heads covered in dust and debris and missing documentation for required inspections and testing since February 2024.
K372: Smoke barrier walls had unsealed penetrations, including holes and flexible conduit not firestopped, compromising the 1-hour fire resistance rating.
K761: The facility failed to conduct annual fire door inspections by qualified personnel, with no documentation of inspections since February 2024.
K914: Electrical receptacles not listed as hospital-grade were not tested for retention force at required intervals, posing an electrical hazard.
K918: The essential electric system generator was not maintained per NFPA 110, lacking documentation of annual fuel quality testing.
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Inspection Report — Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 1, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00048207.
Complaint Details
Complaint #ME00048207
Findings
St. Mary's D'Youville Pavilion was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
: ME00048207
Inspection Report — Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Jul 2, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00047859.
Findings
St. Mary's D'Youville Pavilion was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report — May 1, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: May 1, 2024
Visit Reason
Onsite visit conducted for the purpose of follow-up to the revisit survey of 3/21/24.
Findings
St. Mary's D'Youville Pavilion was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2024
Re-Inspection
Date: Mar 21, 2024
Visit Reason
This is a re-visit survey conducted to follow up on deficiencies cited at the annual Long Term Care Recertification Survey dated 1/26/24.
Findings
The facility failed to provide adequate housekeeping and maintenance services and failed to ensure foods were dated and labeled in a freezer and refrigerator. The Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure the Plan of Correction from the prior survey was effective.
Deficiencies (3)
F584: The facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in good repair and sanitary condition, evidenced by dusty/dirty bathroom exhaust fans and unlabeled personal care items in shared bathrooms.
F812: The facility failed to ensure foods were dated and labeled in a freezer and refrigerator, with unlabeled and undated food items found during the kitchen tour.
F867: The facility failed to establish and implement effective Quality Assurance Performance Improvement activities, including failure of the Quality Assurance Committee to ensure the Plan of Correction was effective and to conduct required performance improvement projects.
Report Facts
: 2567
: Jan 26, 2024
: Mar 21, 2024
Inspection Report — Mar 21, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Mar 21, 2024
Visit Reason
Follow-up survey conducted to assess correction of deficiencies cited at the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification dated 1/26/24.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in good repair and sanitary condition on the 3rd floor, and failed to ensure foods were dated and/or labeled in the kitchen freezer and refrigerator. The Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure the effectiveness of the Plan of Correction from the prior survey, as deficiencies were still observed during the follow-up visit.
Deficiencies (3)
F584: The facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in good repair and sanitary condition on the 3rd floor, including dusty exhaust fans and improper storage of bed pans and commode buckets in multiple resident bathrooms.
F812: The facility failed to ensure foods were dated and/or labeled in a freezer and refrigerator in the kitchen, including unlabeled and undated bags of waffles, chicken nuggets, pepperoni, and unidentified meat.
F867: The facility's Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure that the Plan of Correction for deficiencies cited in the prior survey was effective, as the same deficiencies (F584 and F812) were cited again during this follow-up survey.
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Inspection Report — Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 11, 2024
Visit Reason
Complaint survey conducted to investigate complaint #ME00046567 and determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Federal Conditions of Participation requirements for nursing homes.
Findings
No regulatory deficiencies were identified as a result of the 3/11/24 investigation.
Report Facts
: ME00046567
Inspection Report — Jan 26, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: Jan 26, 2024
Visit Reason
The document is the facility's plan of correction for the annual Long Term Care Survey and complaint investigation conducted from 01/22/2024 through 01/26/2024.
Complaint Details
Investigation included complaints #ME00043822, #ME00044863, #ME00045616, #ME00045719, #ME00046031, #ME00046071, and facility reported incident #ME00045852.
Findings
This document contains the facility's plan of correction addressing deficiencies cited in the survey completed on 01/26/2024, including issues related to advance directives, safe and homelike environment, comprehensive assessments, care plans, quality of care, drug regimen review, psychotropic medication use, and infection prevention.
Report Facts
case_number: ME00043822
case_number: ME00044863
case_number: ME00045616
case_number: ME00045719
case_number: ME00046031
case_number: ME00046071
case_number: ME00045852
completion_date: Mar 11, 2024
Inspection Report — Nov 21, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 21, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaints #ME00045435, #ME00045556, and facility reported incident #ME00045520.
Findings
St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion was found to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
: ME00045435
: ME00045556
: ME00045520
Inspection Report — Nov 1, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 1, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00045285.
Complaint Details
Complaint #ME00045285
Findings
St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Report Facts
: ME00045285
Inspection Report — Aug 25, 2023
Follow-Up
Date: Aug 25, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted as a follow-up to a complaint investigation survey dated 7/11/2023 and 7/12/2023.
Findings
St. Mary's D'Youville Pavilion was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report — Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Aug 1, 2023
Visit Reason
Investigation of complaints #ME00044347, #ME00044366, and #ME00044368 to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Federal Conditions of Participation for nursing homes.
Findings
No regulatory deficiencies were identified as a result of the investigation conducted on 8/1/23 and 8/2/23.
Report Facts
: ME00044347
: ME00044366
: ME00044368
Inspection Report — 22D870 H1 POC
Plan of Correction
Date: 22D870 H1 POC
Visit Reason
The document is the facility's plan of correction addressing a failure to ensure a resident was free from avoidable accident hazards and supervision issues.
Findings
This is the facility's plan of correction for the survey dated 05/13/2026 addressing the failure to ensure a resident was free from avoidable accident hazards and supervision issues under rule F 689.
Report Facts
: May 25, 2026
Inspection Report — ZE1621 POC
Date: ZE1621 POC
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey conducted on 01/23/2024 and 01/24/2024.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were cited related to emergency preparedness, fire safety, sprinkler system maintenance, and utilities. The facility failed to maintain an updated emergency preparedness plan, proper exit discharge, fire door closures, fire alarm system functionality, sprinkler system maintenance, fire drills, and gas system maintenance.
Deficiencies (13)
E004: The annual review of the Emergency Preparedness Plan had not been reviewed since 2022.
K271: The exit pathway serving stairwell C does not discharge to the public way.
K311: The 60-minute fire door protecting stairwell B on the second floor does not self-close and positively latch when released from 90 degree opening.
K321: The 90-minute door to the dry food storage room by the employee time clock was held open with a wooden wedge, preventing it from self-closing and positively latching.
K342: The fire alarm system was in trouble mode showing a 2nd floor detector mismatch; the alarm company was to reset the system by the end of next week.
K351: The main lobby fire alarm control unit has two ceiling tiles out of place.
K353: The facility failed to maintain the sprinkler system per NFPA 25 standards, including inspection and testing of water-based fire protection systems.
K374: Multiple cross corridor smoke barrier doors did not latch at the top or bottom.
K511: The facility was drying mop heads and cleaning rags in the dryer, a deficient practice that could affect residents, guests, and staff if it leads to fire.
K541: Third floor laundry chute door did not self-close and positively latch; second floor laundry chute door did not self-close and latch properly.
K712: Fire drills, including third shift drill during the 3rd quarter of 2023, were not completed or missing.
K902: The facility failed to provide documentation for outstanding maintenance and compliance deficiencies related to gas and vacuum piped systems, including oxygen outlet leaks in multiple rooms.
K918: The facility failed to maintain records for essential electric system maintenance and testing, including generator logs and weekly runs after November 1, 2023.
Report Facts
: Mar 1, 2024
: May 31, 2024
: Feb 1, 2024
: Apr 1, 2024
: Jan 30, 2024
: Mar 1, 2024
: May 31, 2024
: Feb 1, 2024
: Mar 1, 2024
: Jan 25, 2024
: Mar 1, 2024
: May 31, 2024
: Apr 1, 2024
Document — ZE1622 SOD
Date: ZE1622 SOD
Report
6 CMS Surveys
Inspection Report — Nov 21, 2025
Date: Nov 21, 2025
Visit Reason
The document is a CMS-2567 nursing home deficiency report, not an Assisted Housing report.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff spoke to residents in a dignified manner for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse. The facility investigated and took corrective actions including termination of the CNA involved.
Deficiencies (1)
F0550: The facility failed to ensure staff spoke to residents in a dignified manner, with documented incidents of staff shouting and using profanity towards residents with severe cognitive impairment.
Inspection Report — Mar 28, 2025
Date: Mar 28, 2025
Visit Reason
Federal nursing home survey deficiencies reported for St Mary's D'Youville Pavilion
Findings
The facility was cited for multiple deficiencies including inadequate maintenance and housekeeping, failure to develop baseline care plans, improper oxygen therapy, lack of smoking safety assessments, unsanitary respiratory care equipment, insufficient dialysis care and monitoring, lack of trauma-informed care plans for residents with PTSD, unlocked medication carts, and incomplete Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement meeting attendance.
Deficiencies (9)
F0584: The facility failed to adequately maintain maintenance and housekeeping services necessary to maintain the facility in good repair and sanitary conditions for multiple units and laundry rooms.
F0655: The facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed and implemented within 48 hours for a newly admitted resident requiring anticoagulant injection.
F0684: The facility failed to ensure a physician's order and care plan was followed for oxygen therapy for a resident receiving oxygen at 3 LPM instead of the ordered 4 LPM.
F0689: The facility failed to ensure a smoking assessment of resident capabilities and deficits to determine resident safety was completed for a resident who uses tobacco products and is unable to extinguish tobacco safely.
F0695: The facility failed to provide a sanitary environment to prevent infection related to respiratory care by having unlabeled and undated oxygen and nebulizer tubing and masks for multiple residents.
F0698: The facility failed to ensure safe and appropriate dialysis care and monitoring for residents requiring hemodialysis, including lack of assessment and emergency interventions for dialysis access sites.
F0699: The facility failed to provide trauma-informed and culturally competent care by not assessing triggers or providing trauma interventions for residents with PTSD.
F0761: The facility failed to ensure medications were stored properly by having unlocked, unattended medication carts accessible to residents and unauthorized persons.
F0868: The facility failed to have required members attend Quality Assessment and Assurance quarterly meetings for 2 of 4 quarters reviewed.
Report Facts
: Mar 28, 2025
: 2025-03-25 to 2025-03-27
: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
: Apr 4, 2025
: April 2024, July 2024
Inspection Report — Jan 2, 2025
Date: Jan 2, 2025
Inspection Report — Jan 26, 2024
Date: Jan 26, 2024
Visit Reason
Annual Long Term Care Recertification Survey with follow-up re-visit
Findings
The facility was cited for multiple deficiencies including failure to maintain sanitary conditions and building repair, failure to develop and implement appropriate care plans, failure to follow physician orders, failure to ensure proper infection control practices for MRSA, and failure to maintain food safety standards including proper labeling and temperature monitoring. The facility's Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure effective correction of these deficiencies as many issues were recited during the re-visit.
Deficiencies (12)
F 0578: The facility failed to ensure a resident's advance directive regarding CPR was accurate in the clinical record and did not follow its own policy for changing Code Status.
F 0584: The facility failed to provide adequate housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in good repair and sanitary condition, including dusty vents, stained ceiling tiles, uncleanable surfaces, and improper storage of bedpans and commodes.
F 0637: The facility failed to conduct a comprehensive Minimum Data Set assessment within 14 days after hospice services were initiated for a resident.
F 0655: The facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan within 48 hours for a new admission requiring Transmission Based Precautions.
F 0656: The facility failed to develop or implement complete care plans meeting residents' needs for multiple residents, including failure to follow fall safety interventions, infection control precautions, pressure reducing device use, psychotropic drug use, and hospice care planning.
F 0657: The facility failed to revise care plans within 7 days of comprehensive assessments to reflect current resident needs, including hospice services, suicidal ideation, and antidepressant medication use.
F 0684: The facility failed to follow physician orders for daily weights and for making a referral to a specialist for depression evaluation.
F 0756: The facility failed to ensure the pharmacist identified the lack of a psychiatric evaluation for a resident on antidepressant medication.
F 0758: The facility failed to attempt gradual dose reductions or justify continued use of antipsychotic medication for a resident.
F 0812: The facility failed to maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety, including failure to wear facial hair protection, wet stacking of glasses, unclean surfaces, unlabeled and undated food items, improper food handling during meal service, and failure to monitor dish machine and refrigeration temperatures.
F 0867: The facility's Quality Assurance Committee failed to ensure the effectiveness of the Plan of Correction for cited deficiencies related to housekeeping, maintenance, and food safety, as these issues were recited during the re-visit survey.
F 0880: The facility failed to maintain and implement an infection prevention and control program to prevent transmission of MRSA, including failure to use eye protection when providing care to a resident with respiratory MRSA and failure to maintain Transmission Based Precautions consistently for residents with MRSA colonization.
Report Facts
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Inspection Report — Jul 11, 2023
Date: Jul 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living care in the area of personal hygiene for 1 of 6 units during 2 days of survey.
Findings
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility did not provide adequate personal hygiene care to residents, including food debris on Resident #1's face and soiled fingernails on Residents #2 and #3.
Deficiencies (1)
F 0677: The facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living care in the area of personal hygiene for 1 of 6 units during 2 days of survey, evidenced by food debris on Resident #1's face and soiled fingernails on Residents #2 and #3.
Report Facts
: Few
: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Inspection Report — Mar 9, 2022
Date: Mar 9, 2022
Visit Reason
Not stated in the header; document is a CMS-2567 nursing home deficiency report
Findings
Two deficiencies were cited: failure to ensure PASARR Level II evaluation for a resident whose stay extended beyond 30 days, and multiple food safety and sanitation violations in the kitchen including dirty ceiling vents, lights, tiles, unlabelled and undated food items, and lack of chemical sanitizer monitoring.
Deficiencies (2)
F0645: The facility failed to ensure that a resident with a specialized mental health diagnosis, whose stay extended beyond 30 days, was referred for a PASARR Level II evaluation as required.
F0812: The facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner, including dirty ceiling vents, lights, tiles, unlabelled and undated food items in walk-in refrigerators and freezer, and lack of monitoring chemical sanitizer levels.
Report Facts
: 205053
: Mar 9, 2022
: Mar 6, 2022
: Mar 16, 2022
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