Dexter Health Care
64 Park Street
Dexter, ME, 04930
2079245516
CCN: 205115
2
Overall2
Health4
Staffing2
QualitySpecial FocusAbuse IconOwnership Changed (12mo)Inspection OverdueOIG ExcludedUnder CIA
OIG Federal Exclusion Matches (1)
This facility's name matches one or more entities on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Excluded parties are prohibited from participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
BETTER HEALTH CARE, INC
1128a1
Excluded 1998-11-19
Ownership
| Name | Role | % |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% |
| FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% |
| BOWDEN, KENNETH | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 33% |
| COFFIN, CRAIG | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 67% |
| PELKEY, WANDA | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FRIDMAN, FRED | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| JOST, TAMMY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| PELKEY, WANDA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| MAINE MEDICAL CONSULTANTS PC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
Penalties (1)
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-31 | Fine | $10K |
Health Deficiencies (39)
2025-12-30 · Health
D
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
D
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-09-10 · Health
D
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
D
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
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.
D
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
E
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
D
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
D
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-08-26 · Health
D
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
D
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
D
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
D
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
D
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
D
F603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
G
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-10-31 · Health
E
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
D
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
D
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
G
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
D
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
D
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
D
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
D
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
E
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
D
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
D
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
D
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2023-11-08 · Health
D
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
D
F776 · Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
E
F770 · Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
D
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
D
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
D
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
D
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
D
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
B
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
D
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2023-10-17 · Health
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-08-30 · Health
D
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Staffing
MetricThis FacilityNational Avg
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day3.68
4.12
RN Hrs/Resident/Day0.54
0.70
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day0.81
0.52
CNA Hrs/Resident/Day2.33
2.90
PT Hrs/Resident/Day0.12
0.04
Data as of 2026-03-01