Seal Rock at Atlantic Heights in Saco, ME has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty and $75,433 in fines over the last 24 months; reported nurse staffing is 4.48 hours per resident day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: April 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $75,433recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4758.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.84
Licensed practical nurses
0.68
Nurse aides
2.96
Weekend nursing
4.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
Registered nurse turnover: 48%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.7%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.4%6.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%7.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7%8.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
39.3%21.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
39.9%13.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%25.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%0.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21%29.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%1.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.3%90.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—43.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
65.2%77.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
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 April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $75,433 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $75,433 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 2, 2025
$75,433
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE · 10 homes · 3.4 stars avg
Occupancy
90.5 residents on an average day (86% of 105 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.