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Lakewood A Continuing Care Center
220 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
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 105 beds, Lakewood A Continuing Care Center serves Waterville in Kennebec County, Maine and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 51 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 13, 17 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 48.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 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 | Kennebec Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 51 | 30 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 48.6 | 40.5 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 48.0% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 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: 11 Dec 2025, 14 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×26 E ×17 F ×1 B ×4 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Nov 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 | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 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 | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 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 | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Aug 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 | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | 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 | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | 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 | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | B | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | B | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 6 Oct 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 | 23.3% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 34.7% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.9% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Kennebec County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Veterans Home - Augusta | Augusta | 108 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 11.1 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Glenridge | Augusta | 125 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 15.2 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch | Augusta | 77 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 36.4 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Augusta Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Augusta | 72 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 41.7 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Oak Grove CenterSFF Candidate | Waterville | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 63 | 70.0 | $14K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Waterville Center For Health and RehabSFF Candidate | Waterville | 111 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 40.5 | $83K | 28 Aug 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Kennebec County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lakewood A Continuing Care Center been cited for?
51 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 Lakewood A Continuing Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lakewood A Continuing Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lakewood A Continuing Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lakewood A Continuing Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
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.