Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PINNACLE HEALTH & REHAB AT SANFORD
SANFORD, ME · 86 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 26, 2025
CMS Certification Number 205082 · first certified January 1993
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For 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 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7.7. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (March 2026 to May 2026). Most ME facilities have been surveyed by August 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 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.
Physical environment (health survey)
4 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
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 |
|---|---|
| March 2, 2022 | 3 |
| November 15, 2023 | 9 |
| February 12, 2025 | 11 |
| February 26, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2025-02-12 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-02-12 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2025-02-12 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2023-11-15 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 2 | 2025-02-26 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2025-02-12 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 2 | 2025-02-26 |
| 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. | 1 | 2025-02-12 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 12
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 12 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 26, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 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 (May 9, 2025) |
February 12, 2025 — 11 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 (February 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 (February 18, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 11, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 11, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 27, 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 (February 28, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 27, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
November 15, 2023 — 9 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 (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 8, 2024) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0751 | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 3, 2024) |
March 2, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2022) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2022) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.