Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr
10 May Street · Biddeford, ME · 04005 · 2072824138
62 certified beds Non profit - Other 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.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.11 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.34 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $23,179 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 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 August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2024
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 10, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
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 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
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 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
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 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 10, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 10, 2023
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected April 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2021
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 July 14, 2021 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 2, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
| March 5, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 205136 · certified since October 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.