Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center
158 Russell St · Lewiston, ME · 04240 · 2077860691
50 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: North Country Associates
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
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.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205052 · certified since August 19, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.