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Cove'S Edge Inc
26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cove'S Edge Inc is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Damariscotta, Maine, certified for 76 beds and caring for about 41 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 18.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lincoln Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 27 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.4 | 64.3 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Jan 2026, 23 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5 E ×6 B ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0584 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 35.1% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 5.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 33.5% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.1% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2019 |
| Mainehealth Services | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 01/27/1997 |
| Mainehealth | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Mainehealth Services | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/1997 |
| Mainehealth | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lincoln County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Wing of St Andrews Village | Boothbay Harbor | 42 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 64.3 | — | 15 Aug 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Lincoln County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cove'S Edge Inc been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Cove'S Edge Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cove'S Edge Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cove'S Edge Inc?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mainehealth, Mainehealth Services and Mainehealth. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cove'S Edge Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.