BREAKWATER COMMONS in ROCKLAND, ME was fined $11,998 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 49 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

BREAKWATER COMMONS (ROCKLAND, ME) — $11,998 in CMS Fines

Outcome: BREAKWATER COMMONS in ROCKLAND, ME was fined $11,998 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 49 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.


• Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.