About Cove's Edge INC

Cove's Edge INC is a nursing home in Damariscotta, Maine. Its capacity is 76 beds, above the Maine median of 69 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Mainehealth. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 14 citations, the most recent on January 7, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.72 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

4.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (14)

Records from August 2023 to January 2026.

January 7, 2026
Tag F0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0842
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0550
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0657
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0656
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0584
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.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2024.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0825
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2024.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2024.
October 23, 2024
Tag F0761
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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2024.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0732
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2023.
August 9, 2023
Tag F0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 30, 2023.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

4.72 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.59 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit

Parent company: Mainehealth

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Maine.

Nursing Homes

Maine median$13,976/mo

Maine cost breakdown

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