SEAL ROCK HEALTHCARE in SACO, ME was fined $75,433 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SEAL ROCK HEALTHCARE (SACO, ME) — $75,433 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SEAL ROCK HEALTHCARE in SACO, ME was fined $75,433 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• 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.