Deficiency Index

Lakewood A Continuing Care Center

Waterville, Maine · CCN 205138

18 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
94
Surveys
18
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file14/18

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
105
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Independent
County
Kennebec · rural
Medicare-certified since
1993

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
3
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 56 for-profit facilities in Maine.

Last survey on record

Dec 11, 2025

333 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.934.34
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.92—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2651.0%E1733.3%F12.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B47.8%C35.9%
CMS’s current file: 51 of the 94 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5843×

    Honor 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.

  • F6843×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F8123×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5612×

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • F6092×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lakewood A Continuing Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Dec 11, 2025

    Based on interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Food Service Director (FSD) met the qualifications of a Certified Food Service Director. This had the potential to affect all the residents. Finding:On 12/9/25 at 9:16 a.m., during an interview with a surveyor, the FSD stated that she has been in this role for about ten months. She stated that she does not have the qualifications for the job and that she is currently not enrolled in any qualifying course or a Managerial Serve Safe course. She then stated the facility's dietician is on a consultant basis and comes in monthly. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Dec 11, 2025

    Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to adequately provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain the building in a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable environment on 3 of 3 units (Skilled, Moonlight Bay and Long-Term Care) and a common area for 1 of 1 facility tour. Findings:On 12/10/2025 from 10:10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m., an Environmental Tour was conducted with a Maintenance worker and the Administrator in which the following findings were observed: Common area - The main lobby area, near the lobby desk and door to the outdoors, had cracked and lifted linoleum creating an uncleanable surface. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657Dec 11, 2025

    Based on observation, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to develop a Comprehensive Care Plan that addressed the physical needs of 4 of 22 sampled residents (Resident #9 [R9], R2, R60 and R7).1. R9 was admitted in June 2024 with diagnoses to include chronic pain and bilateral hand and knee contractures. A review of R9's care plan, most recently revised on 10/22/25 states, The resident is (SPECIFY High, Moderate, Low) risk for falls r/t [related to] Gait/balance problems. and lacked evidence that the care plan was accurately revised to reflect R9's current fall risk status. Further review of the care plan indicated a focus of .acute on chronic pain as it relates to my fibromyalgia, contractures, and functional deficits. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Dec 11, 2025

    Based on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed for a physical therapy evaluation for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for positioning and mobility, for diet orders for 1 of 4 residents reviewed and for medication orders for 1 of 4 sampled residents reviewed (Resident #9 [R9] R60, R56 and R10).Findings: 1.R9 has diagnoses to include hemiplegia, muscle spasticity, and bilateral hand and knee contractures. A review of R9's provider progress note dated 9/26/25 states, .consult for spasticity.the patient is seated in [his/her] wheelchair leaning to the right. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Dec 11, 2025

    Based on observation, record reviews, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that clinical records were complete and contained accurate information for 2 of 2 sampled residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (Resident #49 [R49], R41) and 1 of 3 residents observed for medication administration (R52).Findings:1. A review of R49's care plan indicates he/she .has an ADL [activities of daily living] self-care performance deficit r/t [related to] Hemiplegia.often lethargic on bath days.Notify nurse and perform full bed bath instead.A review of R49's bathing task documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) indicates whirlpool or shower and document every Wednesday day shift and prn [as needed]. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 94 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Dec 11, 2025Standard and complaint19 findings
  • Nov 18, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Nov 14, 2024Standard and complaint13 findings
  • Aug 31, 2023Standard17 findings
  • Dec 2, 2021Standard5 findings
  • Dec 12, 2019Standard4 findings
  • Nov 15, 2017Standard1 finding
  • Dec 14, 2016Standard1 finding
Show the 10 earlier surveys
  • Feb 11, 2016Standard4 findings
  • Mar 12, 2015Standard and complaint2 findings
  • Dec 3, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 10, 2014Standard3 findings
  • Oct 17, 2013—3 findings
  • Oct 2, 2013—5 findings
  • May 30, 2013—1 finding
  • Jan 18, 2013—4 findings
  • Jan 30, 2012—8 findings
  • Apr 7, 2011—1 finding

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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