F

WATERVILLE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHAB

7 HIGHWOOD ST, WATERVILLE, ME 04901
Score: 22 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Waterville Center For Health And Rehab has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 22/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Maine. Families considering this Waterville facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Waterville Center For Health And Rehab exceed national averages, with 4.75 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.06 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 45 deficiencies at Waterville Center For Health And Rehab, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.75 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.06 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.31 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.42 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.72 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

45
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 42 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Aug 27, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0814 Severity E
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Aug 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Aug 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 34.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 32.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $83,038

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
111
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15