nursing home in Millinocket, ME
Katahdin Health Care LLC
22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462 · (207) 723-4711
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Katahdin Health Care LLC at a glance
Katahdin Health Care LLC is a 36-bed for-profit nursing home in Millinocket, Maine (Penobscot County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Maine average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.3 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 18, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Maine average is 10.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 31% per year (state average 46.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 36
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- First Atlantic Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Penobscot County
- CMS Certification Number
- 205149
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.04 hrs | 4.34 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.67 hrs | 1.05 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.76 hrs | 2.83 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.62 hrs | 3.92 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31% | 46.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 40.2% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 11 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 81.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $7,386 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 36 | 75 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 36 | 65 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 98.6% | 88.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.7% | 4.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.6% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.6% | 20.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.8% | 24.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13.2% | 25.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 20.2% | 11.6% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 38% | 17.4% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.7% | 29.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.2% | 72.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2026 |
| March 18, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2026 |
| March 18, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 17, 2026 |
| March 18, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 13, 2026 |
| March 18, 2026 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 25, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 13, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2025 |
| February 12, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| March 13, 2024 Fire safety | 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 25, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 23, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2024 |
| March 13, 2024 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected March 24, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD, KIMBERLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BOWDEN, KENNETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| BROWN, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| COFFIN, CRAIG Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2025 |
| IDENBURG, ALEXANDRA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2015 |
| PELKEY, WANDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| RIENDEAU, CHRISTINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BERNARD, KIMBERLY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2015 |
| PELKEY, WANDA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| RIENDEAU, CHRISTINE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| FIRST ATLANTIC CORPORATION Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2019 |
| BERNARD, KIMBERLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| BROWN, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2023 |
| FIRST ATLANTIC HEALTHCARE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
| IDENBURG, ALEXANDRA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| OTIS-HIGGINS, ANDREA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2015 |
| PELKEY, WANDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| RIENDEAU, CHRISTINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| COFFIN, CRAIG Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Katahdin Health Care LLC's rating?
Katahdin Health Care LLC has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Maine nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Katahdin Health Care LLC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Maine average of 10.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Katahdin Health Care LLC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Katahdin Health Care LLC?
It is for profit - corporation and part of First Atlantic Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Katahdin Health Care LLC and how do I contact it?
Katahdin Health Care LLC is at 22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462. Phone: (207) 723-4711.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.