OAK GROVE CENTER in WATERVILLE, ME was fined $14,056 by CMS following 64 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OAK GROVE CENTER (WATERVILLE, ME) — $14,056 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OAK GROVE CENTER in WATERVILLE, ME was fined $14,056 by CMS following 64 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.


• 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.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


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


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.