All citations for Astoria Place of Waterville

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 27, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 71 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 18, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 7, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 8, 2021).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2026).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.