The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Dexter Health Care
Dexter, ME · Medicare-certified · 53 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME has an overall 2-star rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings but a 4-star staffing rating. It has a recent abuse citation, $10,033 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.98 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9758 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $10,033recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9758.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.67
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.53
- Nurse aides
- 2.78
- Weekend nursing
- 3.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
36.4%21.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%3.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
13.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%2.9%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.3%39.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—37%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.9%8.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%30%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.9%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.8%89.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—56.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
38.2%77.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,033 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $10,033 in total fines.
- $10,033
Federal fine
Oct 31, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · 10 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 43.8 residents on an average day (83% of 53 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.