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Harbor Hill Center
2 Footbridge Rd, Belfast, ME 04915
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.
Harbor Hill Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Belfast, Maine, certified for 40 beds and caring for about 37 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maine median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 13, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 97.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 46.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Waldo Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 39 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 97.5 | 97.5 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.7% | 46.7% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,044 | $8,044 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 14 Jan 2026, 4 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×20 E ×13 F ×1 B ×3 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 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 | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 30 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Dec 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 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 | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0622 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 2025 | Fine | $8,044 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.7%, RNs 50.0%; 0 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 | 35.5% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 9.5% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.4% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Belfast Operations, Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/02/2012 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 08/01/2008 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Harbor Hill Center been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Harbor Hill Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Harbor Hill Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Harbor Hill Center?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC, Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC and Gen Operations I LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Harbor Hill Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 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.