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HomeMaineDexter Health Care

Dexter Health Care

64 Park Street, Dexter, ME 049302079245516
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
53
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $10,033

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 53 certified beds with an average of 46.3 residents per day (87% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 15 deficiencies (inspected Sep 10, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $10,033 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.12 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 61.7% (high)

• Part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain (10 facilities)

Dexter Health Care is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dexter, Maine with 53 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. The facility scored below average compared to Maine facilities.

Beds
53
Avg Residents/Day
46.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Penobscot
Last Inspection
Sep 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
80.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0603Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$10,033
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 31, 2024
$10,033

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.90 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.12 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.7%
RN Turnover
58.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (12)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Oct 1, 2018
FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Mar 29, 1988
BOWDEN, KENNETH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual33%Jun 30, 2019
COFFIN, CRAIG5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual67%Jun 30, 2019
FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 29, 1988
MAINE MEDICAL CONSULTANTS PCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 11, 2024
FRIDMAN, FREDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 11, 2024
JOST, TAMMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2024
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 11, 2015
PELKEY, WANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 11, 2015
PELKEY, WANDACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Dexter Health Care?▾
Dexter Health Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Dexter Health Care had any health inspection violations?▾
Dexter Health Care had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 10, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $10,033 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Dexter Health Care?▾
Dexter Health Care provides 4.12 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.52 LPN hours, and 2.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.7%.
How many beds does Dexter Health Care have?▾
Dexter Health Care has 53 certified beds with an average of 46.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain.

Part of First Atlantic Healthcare

This chain operates 10 facilities. View all →