Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
St Andre Health Care Facility
BIDDEFORD, ME · 96 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 13, 2025
CMS Certification Number 205108 · first certified January 1993
Ownership
Operated by COVENANT HEALTH · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within ME
25 citations — more than 79% of the 78 certified nursing homes in ME. Compared within ME rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 20 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (July 2026 to September 2026). Most ME facilities have been surveyed by November 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2025. Facilities in ME are typically surveyed 13–15 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 115 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 25 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 25 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in ME, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the ME figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 25 |
| Median facility in ME | 17 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 21, 2019 | 1 |
| July 13, 2022 | 4 |
| June 13, 2025 | 20 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-06-13 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 2 | 2025-06-13 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2025-06-13 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2025-06-13 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2025-06-13 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2025-06-13 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2025-06-13 |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | 1 | 2019-11-21 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Other 6
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 13, 2025 — 20 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2025) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2025) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2025) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 25, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2025) |
July 13, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2022) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2022) |
November 21, 2019 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.