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STILLWATER HEALTH CARE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BANGOR, Maine)

335 STILLWATER AVE, BANGOR, Maine 04401

Phone: 2079471111

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
63
Avg Residents/Day
56.8
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Penobscot
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMaine AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.031.06-0.03
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.164.39-0.22
CMS Staffing Rating5/54.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover34.3%45.3%-

Health Citation History

27 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-02-27Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedB – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-01-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-29Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-11-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

19 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-27Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-27Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop a communication plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide family notifications of emergency plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Construction DeficienciesInstall a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesProperly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-29Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$11,190
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-01-16Fine$11,190-

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