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Katahdin Health Care LLC

22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462

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Katahdin Health Care LLC is a nursing home in Millinocket, 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) 723-4711
Last standard health inspection
March 18, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
36
Residents per day, on average
35.4
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Katahdin Health Care LLC
Chain
First Atlantic Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Maine average (20 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 October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  4. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 18, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 April 13, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2026.

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  5. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 18, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2026.

    • 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 March 17, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2025.

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  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  11. 12 citations

    Health inspection on February 12, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 March 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 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 March 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2025.

    • 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 March 29, 2025.

    • 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 March 29, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2025.

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  12. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 March 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 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 February 13, 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 February 27, 2025.

    • 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 February 25, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was KATAHDINE HEALTH CARE LLC.

  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  15. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was KATAHDIN NURSING HOME.

  16. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  17. 6 citations

    Health inspection on March 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2024.

    • 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 March 20, 2024.

    • 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 March 13, 2024.

    • Citation F0727. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0773. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2024.

    • Citation F0947. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2024.

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  18. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 March 20, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Katahdin Health Care LLC last inspected?

CMS lists March 18, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Katahdin Health Care LLC have?

CMS lists 20 health citations since March 13, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Katahdin Health Care LLC been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Katahdin Health Care LLC?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Katahdin Health Care LLC a Special Focus Facility?

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