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COVE'S EDGE INC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (DAMARISCOTTA, Maine)

26 SCHOONER STREET, DAMARISCOTTA, Maine 04543

Phone: 2075634608

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
76
Avg Residents/Day
39.4
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Lincoln
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMaine AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.151.06+0.09
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.724.39+0.34
CMS Staffing Rating4/54.1/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A45.3%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Nutrition 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
2026-01-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Resident 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
2024-10-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Pharmacy 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
2024-10-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Resident 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.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-09Nutrition 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
2023-08-09Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

9 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-07Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-23Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-09Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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