Inspection Reports for The Lincoln Home

ME, 04553

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on May 19, 2025, found deficiencies related to medication administration, documentation of medication errors, and service plan requirements. Earlier inspections also identified issues, including missing personnel evaluation records in May 2023. The main themes of deficiencies involve medication management and documentation, as well as incomplete service plan updates and signatures. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The pattern suggests ongoing challenges with documentation and procedural compliance over time.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

65% better than Maine average
Maine average: 5.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 109% occupied

Based on a May 2025 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Census over time

20 25 30 35 40 45 May 2023 May 2025
Inspection Report Biennial Survey Census: 38 Capacity: 35 Deficiencies: 3 May 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial survey to assess compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs and Infection Prevention and Control at The Lincoln Home Assisted Living Program.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance with medication administration procedures, documentation of medication errors, and service plan requirements. Specifically, one consumer did not receive medications as ordered, medication errors were not documented in incident reports, and service plans were not signed or updated as required.
Severity Breakdown
Class II: 1
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
One of four consumers was not administered medications as ordered, missing two doses of Tobradex eye drops on 5/9/2025.
Medication errors, including errors of omission, were not recorded in incident reports in the consumer's record.Class II
Four of four consumers did not have service plans signed by the consumer or legal representative, and one service plan was not revised when changes occurred.
Report Facts
Census: 38 Total Capacity: 35 Medication doses missed: 2 Consumers reviewed for service plans: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lorrie WinslowAdministratorNamed in relation to review of findings and exit meeting
Inspection Report Biennial Survey Census: 28 Capacity: 28 Deficiencies: 1 May 16, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was a biennial survey to assess compliance with the Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs for The Lincoln Home Assisted Living Program.
Findings
The facility was found not in compliance due to deficiencies in employee records, specifically two of four employee records lacked results of annual personnel evaluations.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Two of four employee records failed to include results of annual personnel evaluations (Employee #3 and Employee #4).
Report Facts
Employee records reviewed: 4 Employee records deficient: 2 Most recent personnel evaluation year: 2018

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