State surveyors inspected 68 of Maine's 78 nursing homes in the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026 and cited 617 health deficiencies, according to CMS's nursing home health citation file, processed September 1, 2026. The most cited was F812, which CMS words as “procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards”, at 36 of those buildings (53%). 2 of the citations were immediate jeopardy, the most serious level CMS has.
Selling a building in Maine? Read our guide to selling a nursing home in Maine ›
Maine, the 12 months from August 2025 through July 2026, from CMS's nursing home health citation file.
August 2025 through July 2026. Source: CMS's nursing home health citation file, processed September 1, 2026.
| Rank | Tag | Citations | Buildings cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards | 38 | 36 (53%) |
| 2 | F584Honor 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 | 37 | 35 (51%) |
| 3 | F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program | 37 | 35 (51%) |
| 4 | F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards | 36 | 28 (41%) |
| 5 | F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals | 34 | 30 (44%) |
| 6 | F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured | 30 | 28 (41%) |
| 7 | F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals | 30 | 28 (41%) |
| 8 | F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents | 28 | 27 (40%) |
| 9 | F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs | 22 | 22 (32%) |
| 10 | F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies | 21 | 21 (31%) |
| 11 | F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights | 20 | 20 (29%) |
| 12 | F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | 17 | 17 (25%) |
| 13 | F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed | 17 | 17 (25%) |
| 14 | F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist | 14 | 14 (21%) |
| 15 | F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities | 10 | 10 (15%) |
| 16 | F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly | 10 | 10 (15%) |
| 17 | F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive | 9 | 9 (13%) |
| 18 | F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment | 9 | 9 (13%) |
| 19 | F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training | 9 | 9 (13%) |
| 20 | F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs | 9 | 9 (13%) |
| 21 | F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention | 8 | 8 (12%) |
| 22 | F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function | 8 | 7 (10%) |
| 23 | F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident | 7 | 7 (10%) |
| 24 | F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential | 6 | 6 (9%) |
| 25 | F732Post nurse staffing information every day | 6 | 6 (9%) |
| Rank | Tag | Citations | Buildings cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures | 6 | 6 (9%) |
| 27 | F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable | 6 | 5 (7%) |
| 28 | F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 29 | F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 30 | F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed | 5 | 5 (7%) |
| 31 | F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 32 | F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 33 | F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 34 | F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 35 | F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 36 | F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 37 | F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 38 | F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 39 | F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status | 4 | 4 (6%) |
| 40 | F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 41 | F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 42 | F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 43 | F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 44 | F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 45 | F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 46 | F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 47 | F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members | 3 | 3 (4%) |
| 48 | F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 49 | F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 50 | F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 51 | F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 52 | F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 53 | F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 54 | F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 55 | F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 56 | F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 57 | F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 58 | F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 59 | F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 60 | F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public | 2 | 2 (3%) |
| 61 | F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health | 2 | 1 (1%) |
| 62 | F551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 63 | F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 64 | F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 65 | F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 66 | F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 67 | F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 68 | F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 69 | F603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room) | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 70 | F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 71 | F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 72 | F646Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 73 | F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 74 | F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 75 | F680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 76 | F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 77 | F687Provide appropriate foot care | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 78 | F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 79 | F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 80 | F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 81 | F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 82 | F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 83 | F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 84 | F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 85 | F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 86 | F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 87 | F908Keep all essential equipment working safely | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 88 | F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 89 | F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 90 | F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program | 1 | 1 (1%) |
| 91 | F949Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment | 1 | 1 (1%) |
A tag is ranked by how many times it was cited. “Buildings cited” counts the inspected buildings that drew the tag at least once, and its percentage is of every building inspected; we print a percentage only where 20 or more buildings were inspected. “Rank a year earlier” is the same ranking over August 2024 through July 2025. CMS publishes citations months after the survey, so the newest months are still filling in: compare ranks across the two years, not counts. Immediate jeopardy is CMS severity J, K or L; actual harm is G, H or I. No building is named on this page: open a building for its own inspections.
Pick a time on our calendar, or leave a way to reach you and we call you, whichever is easier.