Inspection Reports for
Stillwater Health Care
335 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME, 04401
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Inspection Report — May 19, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: May 19, 2026
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaints 996427 and 2969618.
Findings
Stillwater Health Care was determined to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B – Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
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: 996427
: 2969618
Inspection Report — Apr 22, 2026
Plan of Correction
Date: Apr 22, 2026
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This document is the facility's plan of correction for the revisit survey conducted on April 22, 2026, at Stillwater Health Care.
Findings
This plan of correction addresses deficiencies cited in the survey of April 22, 2026, specifically related to food procurement, storage, preparation, and service sanitation requirements under F0812.
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Inspection Report — Apr 22, 2026
Follow-Up
Date: Apr 22, 2026
Visit Reason
On 4/22/26, an unannounced on-site revisit was conducted at Stillwater Health Care to complete a follow-up to the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification and Complaints #2720619, #2698228, #2686552, and #2661359.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities due to failure to discard expired products in refrigerators, posing potential risk to all residents.
Deficiencies (1)
F0812: The facility failed to discard expired products in the reach-in and walk-in refrigerators, including milk and juices past their expiration dates, which were available for use and served to residents.
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: 2720619
: 2698228
: 2686552
: 2661359
Inspection Report — Feb 24, 2026
Plan of Correction
Date: Feb 24, 2026
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This document is the facility's plan of correction for the Long Term Care Survey conducted from February 24 through February 26, 2026, at Stillwater Health Care.
Findings
This is the facility's plan of correction for the survey of 2026-02-24 to 2026-02-26 addressing deficiencies related to investigations of abuse and neglect, discharge process, baseline care plans, pharmacy services, medication administration, labeling and storage of drugs, food safety, resident records, infection control, and nurse aide training.
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: 1E0717-H1
: 1913
: 2026-02-24 to 2026-02-26
: Array
: Array
: 01/2026
: 28
: 14
: 3-day
: weekly x3
: x3 months
: Feb 20, 2026
: 7
: 2026-02-26 07:56
: 2026-02-25 15:16
: Array
: 12
: 10
: 6
: 7
: 7
: 1
: 12
: 1
Inspection Report — Feb 24, 2026
Date: Feb 24, 2026
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey conducted to assess compliance with 42 CFR Part 483.73 Emergency Preparedness.
Findings
Stillwater Health Care was found to be in substantial compliance with the federal regulations governing long term care facilities' emergency preparedness.
Inspection Report — Mar 4, 2025
Follow-Up
Date: Mar 4, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to complete the follow-up revisit to the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification and complaints #ME00047605, #ME00047766, #ME00050177.
Findings
Stillwater Health Care was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities, with no deficiencies cited.
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: ME00047605
: ME00047766
: ME00050177
Inspection Report — Feb 4, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 4, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00050303.
Complaint Details
Complaint #ME00050303
Findings
Stillwater Health Care was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
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: ME00050303
Inspection Report — Jan 16, 2025
Plan of Correction
Date: Jan 16, 2025
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This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on 01/16/2025, addressing deficiencies related to air temperature, care plan timing and revision, accident hazards, respiratory care, sufficient nursing staff, food procurement, resident records, infection prevention, and nurse aide training.
Findings
This plan of correction addresses the deficiencies cited in the survey completed on 01/16/2025, including issues with maintaining comfortable air temperature, care plan revisions, supervision to prevent accidents, respiratory care, staffing levels, food safety, resident records confidentiality, infection control, and nurse aide training compliance.
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: Array
: 71-81 degrees Fahrenheit
: 7
: minimum 12 hours per year
Inspection Report — Jan 13, 2025
Plan of Correction
Date: Jan 13, 2025
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey conducted on 01/13/2025 for Stillwater Healthcare, a long-term care facility.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on 01/13/2025. It addresses deficiencies related to emergency preparedness, communication plans, training programs, fire safety, means of egress, smoke detection, and electrical systems.
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: Jan 13, 2025
: Feb 17, 2025
: Feb 6, 2025
: Jan 24, 2025
: Jan 24, 2025
: Jan 13, 2025
: Jan 13, 2025
: Oct 14, 2024
: Jan 15, 2025
: Feb 14, 2025
Inspection Report — Jun 5, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jun 5, 2024
Visit Reason
Unannounced on-site re-visit conducted to follow up on the investigation for complaint #ME00047103.
Complaint Details
Complaint #ME00047103
Findings
Stillwater Health Care was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 481, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
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: ME00047103
Inspection Report — May 7, 2024
Plan of Correction
Date: May 7, 2024
Visit Reason
Investigation of reported incidents #ME00047097 and #ME00047103 regarding alleged fall with major injury.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on 2024-05-07 addressing deficiencies related to investigation of alleged abuse and baseline care plan development.
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: 2024-05-07, 2024-04-10, 2024-04-04
: 48 hours for baseline care plan development
Inspection Report — Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Mar 26, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted to investigate complaint #ME00046796 regarding medication administration and medical record keeping.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with requirements related to medication administration and medical record documentation. Deficiencies included exceeding acetaminophen dosage limits and incomplete treatment administration records.
Deficiencies (2)
F684: The facility failed to ensure physician-ordered medication parameters were followed, resulting in a resident receiving acetaminophen exceeding the 3000 milligrams per 24-hour limit.
F842: The facility failed to maintain complete and accurate clinical records for a resident's treatment, including missing documentation of blood pressure prior to nitroglycerin ointment application and incomplete treatment administration records.
Report Facts
: ME00046796
: 3925
: 3000
Inspection Report — Jan 16, 2024
Follow-Up
Date: Jan 16, 2024
Visit Reason
An off-site desk audit was conducted for the purpose of follow up to the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification of 11/29/23.
Findings
Stillwater Healthcare was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 483, Subpart B, Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Inspection Report — Nov 29, 2023
Plan of Correction
Date: Nov 29, 2023
Visit Reason
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the survey completed on 11/29/2023, addressing deficiencies related to medication administration, nurse aide performance reviews, nurse staffing information, and influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.
Findings
This plan of correction addresses deficiencies cited in the survey completed on 11/29/2023, including issues with medication administration, nurse aide performance evaluations, nurse staffing data posting, and immunization policies and documentation.
Report Facts
: ME00043678
: ME00045049
: ME00045274
: 2023-11-27 to 2023-11-29
: 5
: 12
: 5
: 3
: March 31
: 5
Inspection Report — Nov 27, 2023
Annual Inspection
Date: Nov 27, 2023
Visit Reason
The survey was conducted for the annual Long Term Care Survey Process for Federal Recertification and to investigate complaints #ME00043678, #ME00045049, and #ME00045274.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with several requirements including quality of care, nurse aide performance reviews, nurse staffing information posting, and immunization policies.
Deficiencies (4)
F684: The facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for 2 of 5 sampled residents, including incorrect medication dosing and lack of documentation for ordered referrals.
F730: The facility failed to complete annual performance evaluations for 4 of 5 sampled Certified Nursing Assistants employed more than one year.
F732: The facility failed to post nurse staffing information in an area visible to residents and visitors for 3 consecutive days of the survey.
F883: The facility failed to follow its policy in obtaining and documenting pneumococcal vaccination status and providing vaccination if needed for 1 of 5 residents reviewed.
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: Array
: 5
: 5
: 5
: 4
: 3
: 1
Inspection Report — Oct 4, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Oct 4, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced on-site visit was conducted for the purpose of following up on complaint #ME00044414.
Findings
Stillwater Health Care was determined to be in substantial compliance with 42 CFR 481, Sub-part B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
: ME00044414
Inspection Report — Aug 9, 2023
Plan of Correction
Date: Aug 9, 2023
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation of alleged deficiencies at Stillwater Health Care on August 8, 2023.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the complaint investigation completed on 2023-08-09, addressing deficiencies related to failure to prevent abuse and neglect under 42 CFR 481, Sub-part B.
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: ME00004414
: 1 per month for 6 months
: Sep 8, 2023
: Sep 11, 2023
Document — 1E0717 H3 SOD
Date: 1E0717 H3 SOD
Inspection Report — 1E0717 L1 POC
Plan of Correction
Date: 1E0717 L1 POC
Visit Reason
Plan of correction submitted for alleged deficiencies cited from Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness survey held on February 24, 2026 at Stillwater Health Care.
Findings
This document is the facility's plan of correction for the Life Safety Code and Emergency Preparedness survey conducted on 02/24/2026. It addresses deficiencies cited in the survey, including issues related to medication carts in hallways, non-medical receptacle checks in patient rooms, and emergency lighting in the generator room.
Report Facts
: Feb 24, 2026
: Mar 10, 2026
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Inspection Report — WXDW21 SOD
Date: WXDW21 SOD
Visit Reason
Federal Recertification Survey for Stillwater Healthcare, a long-term care facility.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with multiple NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements, including fire barriers, means of egress, doors with self-closing devices, smoke detection, sprinkler system maintenance, portable fire extinguishers, and electrical system maintenance.
Deficiencies (11)
K133: The Long Term Care Facility failed to meet the requirements of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition chapter 19 section 19.1.3.5 and Chapter 8 section 8.1.2.3 for construction type and supporting construction for health care and/or other building occupancies. The two-hour fire barrier wall between apartments and the nursing home had pipe penetrations without required fire stopping.
K211: The facility failed to ensure aisles, passageways, exit discharges, exit locations, and accesses were continuously maintained free of all obstructions to full use in case of emergency, as required by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, Chapter 7. Medical carts and storage of paint and furniture obstructed means of egress in multiple wings.
K223: The facility failed to ensure doors in exit passageways, stairway enclosures, or hazardous areas were self-closing and kept in the closed position unless held open by a compliant release device, per NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition. Doors to janitor closets in multiple wings were held open with magnets not releasing upon fire alarm activation.
K347: The Long Term Care Facility failed to comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code regarding smoke detection as required by 19.3.4.1 and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signal Code, 2010 Edition, Section 17.7.5.6.1. Smoke detection was not observed on both sides of a self-closing door in the Dietician's office.
K353: The facility failed to ensure automatic sprinkler systems were inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Records of system design, maintenance, inspection, and testing were not adequately maintained.
K355: The facility failed to select, install, and maintain Class K fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, section 19.3.5.12, and NFPA 10. Class K extinguishers were not present in the therapy stove area, and placards were missing near existing extinguishers.
K363: The facility failed to ensure corridor doors protecting corridor openings were compliant with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 edition, Section 19.3.6.3. Doors were not properly labeled, and clearance between door bottom and floor covering exceeded limits.
K372: The facility failed to meet NFPA 101 Life Safety Code requirements for smoke barrier construction. Penetrations sealed with non-compliant sealant were observed in the one-hour smoke barrier separating building wings.
K761: The facility failed to maintain a fire door inspection and testing program in accordance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Documentation of inspection and testing was not provided, and some doors were not inspected or tested annually.
K918: The facility failed to provide documentation showing trained personnel conducted fire door testing as required by NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Maintenance Director confirmed lack of documentation during interview.
K919: The facility failed to comply with NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code, 2012 sections 10.5.2.7 and 10.5.3.1, regarding electrical equipment maintenance. Two electric wheelchairs were being charged in the dining room, and a remote shut off device for the generator was not equipped.
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: Jan 13, 2025
: 11:00 AM
: 4:30 PM
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