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St Andre Health Care Facility

407 Pool St, Biddeford, ME 04005

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St Andre Health Care Facility is a nursing home in Biddeford, Maine. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(207) 282-5171
Last standard health inspection
June 13, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
96
Residents per day, on average
79.2
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
St. Andre Health Care Facility
Chain
Covenant Health
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Maine average (11 vs 31).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  5. 4 citations

    Health inspection on June 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0814. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2025.

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  6. 20 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation E0015. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation E0018. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

    • Citation E0025. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0346. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0354. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0541. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  10. 6 citations

    Health inspection on July 13, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2022.

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  11. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 13, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0133. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2022.

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  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 21, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2019.

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  13. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0916. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2020.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was St Andre Health Care Facility last inspected?

CMS lists June 13, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does St Andre Health Care Facility have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since November 21, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has St Andre Health Care Facility been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of St Andre Health Care Facility?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is St Andre Health Care Facility a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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