ElderGrade
C

67.5/100

Average

Cove's Edge Inc

26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 2 in Lincoln County (207) 563-4608
Certified beds
76
Occupancy
54%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 7, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 7, 2026 F0656

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 7, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 7, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 7, 2026 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 7, 2026 F0657

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 7, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 7, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

B Jan 7, 2026 F0842

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.

No actual harm, minimal potential

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
ALAMO, AQUILINO Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CRAFTS, LYDIA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FOSSEL, LESLIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FULMER, JACK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GARREN, BRUCE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HAMBLETT, MEAGAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HASAN, SAMIRA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MACK, RUSSELL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOORE, DOUGLAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PINKHAM, JESSICA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RUSS, ANDREW Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SELL, LOUIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Cove's Edge Inc

What is the ElderGrade for Cove's Edge Inc? +

Cove's Edge Inc holds an ElderGrade of C (67.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cove's Edge Inc? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Cove's Edge Inc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 14 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Cove's Edge Inc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cove's Edge Inc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.