Eastport Memorial Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Eastport Memorial Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Feb 11, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in good repair in 2 of 2 environmental tours. Findings: On 2/09/26 at 12:00 p.m., an environmental tour was done with the Administrator and Director of Nursing. The following were observed and confirmed by the administrator at the time of observation. Facing room [ROOM NUMBER] and to the right, the flooring was peeled up creating a potential tripping hazard. Facing the threshold to the nurse's station and toward the left, the flooring was peeled up creating a potential tripping hazard. In front of room [ROOM NUMBER], the flooring is lifted creating an area of potential tripping hazard. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF644Feb 11, 2026

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed incorporate recommendations from the Preadmission Screening Resident Review (PASRR) level II determination and the PASARR evaluation report into a resident's assessment, care planning, and transitions of care, and ensure that the State mental health authority for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) was notified after a resident was newly diagnosed and/or experienced symptoms related to a mental disorder to determine if a change in services was required for 2 of 3 sampled resident (Resident #12 and Resident #2 [R12, and R2]). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF655Feb 11, 2026

  Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure baseline care plans was developed and implemented within 48 hours that included the instructions needed to provide minimum healthcare information necessary to properly care for 2 of 4 sampled residents reviewed for baseline care plans (Resident #12 [R12], R15). Findings: 1. On 2/11/26, a review of R15's clinical record was completed. Documentation in R15's clinical record indicated the resident was a recent admission to the facility. There was no evidence that a baseline care plan was developed within 48 hours to direct staff as to what R15's care needs were. On 2/11/26 at 10:50 a.m., in an interview with the surveyor, the Director of Nursing confirmed that a baseline care plan was not developed. 2. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 11, 2026

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection prevention and control program to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable disease and infections for 2 of 3 days of survey (2/9/26 and 2/10/26).Findings:On 2/9/26 at 11:12 a.m., a surveyor observed a soiled bed pan stored on the floor under R3's bed. On 2/10/26 at 10:37 a.m., during an interview with a surveyor, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN1) stated that bed pans are reused, they are washed, then bagged and should not be stored under a resident's bed. At 10:41 a.m., a surveyor and LPN1 observed and confirmed that a used bed pan was stored under R3's bed.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF881Feb 11, 2026

  Based on record reviews and interview, the facility failed to implement its Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) that includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use for 2 of 2 months reviewed (December 2025 and January 2026). This has the potential to affect all residents receiving an antibiotic.Finding:Review of the facility's Antibiotic Stewardship policy, Last Revised: 08/2024, indicated: 14. The [Infection Preventionist (IP)], or designee, will review antibiotic utilization as part of the antibiotic stewardship program and identify specific situations that are not consistent with the appropriate use of antibiotics. Therapy may require further review and possible changes if: a. The organism is not susceptible to the antibiotic chosen; b. […]