All citations for Ayden Healthcare 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

March 19, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 72 citations

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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
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 March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (June 14, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0131, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 21, 2026).

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.