Dexter Health Care
64 Park Street · Dexter, ME · 04930 · 2079245516
53 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: First Atlantic Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,033 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 31, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 31, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205115 · certified since January 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.