Ayden Healthcare of Waterville

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ayden Healthcare of Waterville, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Aug 25, 2023

  Based on medical record review, review of hospital records, review of a facility Self-Reported Incident (SRI), review of the facility abuse investigation, review of the coroner's report, staff interviews, review of the facility policy titled Freedom from Abuse Neglect, and Exploitation, review of facility policy titled Abuse, Mistreatment, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation of Resident Property, and review of facility policy titled Resident to Resident Altercations, the facility failed to ensure Resident #100 and Resident #101, were free from abuse. […]

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF692Aug 25, 2023

  Based on medical record review, review of emergency department medical records, review of hospital medical records, staff interviews, physician interview, physician assistant (PA) interview, review of the facility policy titled Food and Nutrition Services, and review of the facility policy titled Resident Hydration and Prevention of Dehydration, the facility failed to ensure adequate hydration was provided to a resident, failed to provide an assessment of a resident refusing food and fluids, and failed to notify the physician and Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)/Registered Dietitian (RD) of a resident's refusal of food and fluids for three days. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 19, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure foods were prepared and stored in a safe manner to prevent spoilage and contamination and failed to maintain the kitchen environment in a sanitary manner. This had the potential to affect all 72 residents who received food from the kitchen. The facility identified four (#1, #44, #50, and #74) residents who received no food by mouth and no food from the kitchen. The facility census was 76.Findings include:Observation on 03/16/26 at 8:10 A.M. of the kitchen found significant dust build up on the ceiling vent and on the ceiling surrounding the vent over the coffee area, juice dispenser, toaster and preparation area.Observation on 03/16/26 at 8:16 A.M. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Mar 19, 2026

  Based on observation, medical record review, staff interview, review of the facility water management plan, review of facility policies, and review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Legionella control guidance, the facility failed to ensure measures to prevent the growth of Legionella were implemented, failed to ensure urinary catheter drainage bags were maintained in a manner to prevent infection, failed to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment was worn during high-contact care interactions for residents on enhanced barrier precautions, and failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene was maintained and performed during resident interactions involving potential exposure to bodily fluids. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF921Oct 8, 2024

  Based on observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and review of a facility policy, the facility failed to maintain a clean, sanitary, and homelike environment. This had the potential to affect all 72 residents residing in the facility. The census was 72. Findings Include: 1. Review of the medical record for Resident #64 revealed an admitted [DATE] and diagnoses of malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus type two, protein-calorie malnutrition, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hepatitis C, morbid obesity, bacteremia, and hypertension. […]