Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Edgewood Rehab & Living Ctr
FARMINGTON, ME · 33 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 20, 2025
CMS Certification Number 205131 · first certified October 1993
Ownership
Operated by NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATES · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within ME
31 citations — more than 92% 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 14 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: September 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 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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2 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
11 of the 31 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)
6 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 31 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 31 |
| Median facility in ME | 17 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 24, 2023 | 12 |
| October 17, 2024 | 5 |
| August 20, 2025 | 14 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 3 | 2025-08-20 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2025-08-20 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-08-20 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2023-02-24 |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | 1 | 2025-08-20 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2023-02-24 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2023-02-24 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2025-08-20 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 11
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 11 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 20, 2025 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 23, 2025) |
October 17, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 10, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 12, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 10, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 10, 2024) |
February 24, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| 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 (March 23, 2023) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 23, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.