Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF755Mar 26, 2026

  Based on record review, observations, interviews, and facility policy, the facility failed to establish a system of records of receipt and disposition of all controlled drugs in sufficient detail to enable an accurate reconciliation and failed to ensure that two people who are authorized to administer medications signed the Shift Count page of the Bound Book [a logbook used to record controlled medications], indicating that they counted all controlled substances at the change of shift for multiple shifts, for 3 of 3 units observed (Cove Unit, Gardens Unit, and Valley Unit).Findings:1. Facility Policy Controlled Medication Storage and Administration, revised 07/2024 states, .The count of Schedule II, III, IV, and V substances shall be recorded and signed at the change of each shift. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Mar 26, 2026

  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 1 of 3 Units (Cove Unit), a common area and the laundry room for 2 of 2 facility tours. (3/23/26 and 3/26/26) Findings:1. Laundry Room:On 3/23/26 at 8:07 a.m., the surveyor and Environmental Services Manager observed the walls to be missing cove base on many areas around the room. At this time, in an interview with a surveyor, the Environmental Services Manager confirmed the finding. 2. On 3/26/26 from 8:30 a.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Mar 26, 2026

  Based on observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for an air conditioner, food disposal units, shelving, ceiling vents, a grease trap cover, a fan, and an exit door; failed to ensure foods were labeled and/or dated in the kitchen and walk-in refrigerator; and failed to ensure that kitchen staff members with facial hair wore facial hair protection for 1 of 1 kitchen tour. Findings:The facility's Food Storage policy and procedure, dated 3-22, noted Procedure: 7. B. Food should be dated as it is placed on the shelves . 8. Plastic containers with tight fitting covers or sealable plastic bags must be used for storing grain products, sugar, dried vegetables, and broken lots of bulk foods or opened packages. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jan 9, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care in the area of oral hygiene for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for dental care (Resident #40 and #10) and failed to follow the Self-care deficit care plan in the area of oral hygiene for 1 of 2 reviewed. (Resident #10) Findings: 1. On 1/6/25 at 10:55 a.m., observation of Resident #40 sitting in the common area. His/her teeth were coated with a thick whitish substance at the gum line. At this time, in a brief interview, he/she states staff will help when needed for brushing his/her teeth. On 1/7/25 at 10:31 a.m., observation of Resident #40 dressed, hair combed back into a ponytail and seated in a chair in the common area. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 9, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean and sanitary manner for 2 of 2 kitchen tours (1/6/25 and 1/7/25). Findings: 1. On 1/6/25 from 8:49 a.m. to 9:04 a.m., 2 Surveyors toured the kitchen with the Food Service Supervisor (FDS) in which the following were observed: > The walk-in freezer had built up ice on the fans and on the ceiling. > The hood frame above the grill had chipped and peeling paint. On 1/6/25 at 9:04 a.m., the above was confirmed with the FSD and the Food Service Manager (FSM) who both stated the walk-in freezer was recently serviced for the built-up ice. 2. […]