Inspection Reports for
The Grande At South Portland

25 Country Club Rd, South Portland, ME 04106, United States, ME, 04106

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Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

23% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 5.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 40% occupied

Based on a March 2025 inspection.

Occupancy over time

0 20 40 60 Mar 2024 Oct 2024 Mar 2025 Mar 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 21 Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 19, 2025

Visit Reason
A complaint investigation was conducted due to allegations that the facility was out of compliance with regulations governing assisted housing programs, specifically regarding resident rights and care.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation 2025-AHP-40514 was substantiated with findings that the facility was out of compliance with regulations governing assisted housing programs, specifically regarding resident communication rights and care planning.
Findings
The facility was found non-compliant with regulations related to resident rights to communicate privately, development and implementation of a comprehensive service plan, and maintenance of ongoing progress notes. Specifically, one resident was not assisted with phone calls, lacked a fully developed service plan addressing all needs, and did not have adequate monthly progress notes documenting implementation and significant changes.

Deficiencies (3)
Resident was not assisted with phone calls, violating the right to communicate privately with persons of choice.
Service plan did not address all areas in which the resident needed assistance or describe strategies to meet those needs.
Ongoing progress notes were not maintained at least monthly on implementation of the service plan or significant changes in the resident's life.
Report Facts
Census: 21 Total Capacity: 52 Complaint Investigation Number: 2025-AHP-40514

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nicole GuenetteAssisted Housing Program ManagerSigned letter regarding complaint investigation and plan of correction
Caitlin MarsanskisAdministratorNamed in relation to findings and interviewed during investigation
Employee #1Interviewed regarding resident care and phone assistance
Employee #3Interviewed regarding resident isolation and medication safety

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 21 Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 10, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding the facility's compliance with regulations governing assisted housing programs, specifically focusing on resident rights and care standards.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation 2025-AHP-40514 focused on Resident #1 regarding assistance with phone calls, adequacy of service plan, and progress notes. The complaint was substantiated based on interviews and record review.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with regulations related to resident rights and care. Specifically, one resident was not assisted with phone calls, lacked a comprehensive service plan addressing all needs, and did not have ongoing monthly progress notes documenting implementation of the service plan or significant changes in their condition.

Deficiencies (3)
Resident was not assisted with phone calls, violating the right to communicate privately.
Service plan did not address all areas in which the resident needed assistance or describe strategies to meet those needs.
Ongoing progress notes were not maintained monthly on implementation of the service plan or significant changes in the resident's life.
Report Facts
Census: 21 Total Capacity: 52 Inspection date: Mar 10, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Caitlin MarsanskisAdministratorNamed as administrator interviewed during investigation
Employee #1Interviewed regarding resident phone assistance and service plan deficiencies
Employee #3Reported resident isolation during visits

Inspection Report

Biennial Survey
Census: 20 Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Oct 29, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial survey to assess compliance with regulations governing the licensing and functioning of a Level IV Residential Care Facility and Infection Prevention and Control.

Findings
The facility was found non-compliant with several regulatory requirements including incomplete records for Schedule II controlled substances, lack of a current diet manual, unsanitary conditions of kitchen equipment, inadequate dishwasher sanitization temperatures and lack of test kits, and absence of proof of rabies vaccination for a facility cat.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to include prescription number, dosage, frequency, and method of administration in Schedule II controlled substances record for one resident.
Facility failed to ensure there was a current therapeutic diet manual.
Ice machine in memory care unit kitchen was not maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Facility chemical sanitizing dishwasher did not reach required rinse-water temperature and lacked an approved test kit to measure sanitizer residual.
Facility failed to provide evidence of current rabies vaccination for a facility cat.
Report Facts
Census: 20 Total Capacity: 52 Dishwasher test cycles: 4 Dishwasher temperature: 120

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Caitlin MarsanskisAdministratorNamed as facility administrator
Wellness DirectorReviewed medication record deficiency at exit meeting
Executive ChefConfirmed lack of current diet manual
Director of MaintenanceConfirmed findings related to ice machine, dishwasher, and rabies vaccination at exit interview

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 22 Capacity: 52 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Mar 12, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to compliance with regulations governing assisted housing programs, specifically focusing on medication administration, service plans, and progress notes.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related as indicated by the case investigations numbers #36121 and #36222. The findings included substantiated deficiencies in medication administration documentation, service plan content, and progress note maintenance.
Findings
The facility was found non-compliant with medication administration documentation, service plans lacking goals to improve or maintain resident functioning, and missing monthly progress notes since December 2023. These deficiencies were reviewed with the Administrator and Management Staff at the exit meeting and include repeat deficiencies from a prior report dated 10/18/2022.

Deficiencies (3)
Multiple blank boxes in March 2024 Medication Administration Records for Residents #1, #2, and #4 with no documentation of medication administered; staff did not initial or sign MARs after administering medications.
Service plans for Residents #1 and #2 did not include goals to improve or maintain the resident’s level of functioning.
No monthly progress notes in the records for Residents #1, #2, and #4 since December 2023.
Report Facts
Census: 22 Total Capacity: 52

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Caitlin MarsanskisActing AdministratorNamed as Administrator involved in review of findings
Employee #3Confirmed staff did not initial or sign MARs after medication administration

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