MADIGAN ESTATES in HOULTON, ME was fined $11,450 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MADIGAN ESTATES (HOULTON, ME) — $11,450 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MADIGAN ESTATES in HOULTON, ME was fined $11,450 by CMS following 25 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• 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.


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


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


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