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Katahdin Health Care LLC
22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462
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.
Certified for 36 beds, Katahdin Health Care LLC serves Millinocket in Penobscot County, Maine and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 12, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 55.6 per 100 beds, more 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 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 31.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Penobscot Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 33 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.6 | 47.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 31.0% | 45.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $10,033 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 18 Mar 2026, 12 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×12 E ×7 B ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Apr 2026 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 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 | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 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 | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 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 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | 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 | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0727 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | B | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2024 |
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 31.0%, RNs 16.7%; 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 | 19.8% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.2% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.6% | 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: Katahdin Health Care Llc. Chain: First Atlantic Healthcare (10 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Atlantic Corporation | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
| First Atlantic Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| First Atlantic Healthcare Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2025 |
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 Penobscot County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Manor | Bangor | 103 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 36.9 | $8K | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care | Bangor | 65 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 27.7 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Brewer | 111 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 27.9 | — | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Stillwater Health Care | Bangor | 63 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 44.4 | $11K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Cummings Health Care Facility | Howland | 34 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 85.3 | $9K | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | Bangor | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 31.7 | $75K | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Dexter Health Careabuse icon | Dexter | 53 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 75.5 | $10K | 27 May 2026 |
| Eastside Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Bangor | 69 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 | 47.8 | $11K | 1 Apr 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Penobscot County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Katahdin Health Care LLC been cited for?
20 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 Katahdin Health Care LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Katahdin Health Care LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Katahdin Health Care LLC?
It is part of the First Atlantic Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include First Atlantic Corporation and First Atlantic Healthcare Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Katahdin Health Care LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Mar 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.