Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford
1142 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford is a nursing home in Sanford, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since March 2, 202212 (Maine average 31)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
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 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
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 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0911 2 times since 2023.
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 May 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0914 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on February 12, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 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 March 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0584. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 3 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2025
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 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 February 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2023.
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 February 18, 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 February 21, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
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 11, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 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 February 28, 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 20, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.
Health inspection on October 1, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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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 October 18, 2024.
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 October 18, 2024.
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 October 18, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on November 15, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 December 1, 2023.
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 December 1, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on November 15, 2023
9 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0331. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.
Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.
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 January 3, 2024.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.
Citation K0751. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 3, 2024.
Health inspection on March 2, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 April 12, 2022.
Citation F0622. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2022.
Citation F0625. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on March 2, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 3 citations
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2022.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2022.
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 March 29, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (207) 324-2273
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 86
- Residents per day, on average
- 65.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley II LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Maine average (12 vs 31).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NACHFOLGER, ISRAEL5% or greater direct ownership interest · 99% · since 01/14/2019
- NACHFOLGER, MIRIAMDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/14/2019
- AMBLER-COTE, ANNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2020
- BERMAN, ARIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2022
- NACHFOLGER, ISRAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2020
Questions
When was Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since March 2, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Pinnacle Health & Rehab at Sanford a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.