CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Maine. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
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.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWDEN, KENNETH | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2019 |
| COFFIN, CRAIG | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2019 |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | May 11, 2015 |
| PELKEY, WANDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Mar 29, 1988 |
| MAINE MEDICAL CONSULTANTS PC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 11, 2024 |
| FRIDMAN, FRED | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 11, 2024 |
| JOST, TAMMY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 6, 2024 |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 11, 2015 |
| PELKEY, WANDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| BOWDEN, KENNETH | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| COFFIN, CRAIG | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
| EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2018 |
| FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 29, 1988 |
| FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 21, 2025 |
| MAINE MEDICAL CONSULTANTS PC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 19, 2025 |
| BOWDEN, KENNETH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2019 |
| COFFIN, CRAIG | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 30, 2019 |
| FRIDMAN, FRED | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 11, 2024 |
| JOST, TAMMY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 6, 2024 |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 11, 2015 |
| PELKEY, WANDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2024 |
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