Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Dexter Health Care
64 Park Street · Dexter, ME 04930 · 53 certified beds
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About Dexter Health Care
Dexter Health Care is a nursing home in Dexter, Maine. Its capacity is 53 beds, below the Penobscot County median of 65 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of First Atlantic Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 40 citations, the most recent on May 27, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.19 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
3.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (40)
Records from August 2023 to May 2026.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
October 31, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2024.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0550Honor 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 December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
November 8, 2023
Tag F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 15, 2023.
October 17, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 5, 2023.
August 30, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $10,033
October 31, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,033 against this nursing home on October 31, 2024.
Staffing
4.19 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.13 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of First Atlantic Healthcare, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.4 overall, 2.9 for health inspections, 4.2 for staffing, 2.8 for quality measures.
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.
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