Cove's Edge Inc.
Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine · CCN 205067 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Cove's Edge Inc. 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 76 certified beds, 41 residents a day on average. 14 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 2 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.28782 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.89308 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.67228 hours per resident per day |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | 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 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-20 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-10-23 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0825 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-30 |
| 2023-08-09 | 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-30 |
| 2023-08-09 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-08-30 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2019-01-01 |
| Mainehealth Services Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 1997-01-27 |
| Mainehealth Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2019-01-01 |
| Mainehealth Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-01-01 |
| Mainehealth Services Organization | trustee of the snf | — | 1997-01-27 |
| Betts, Brooks Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Dobbelsteyn, Cheryl Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-28 |
| Hunold, Robert Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-28 |
| Alamo, Aquilino Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Crafts, Lydia Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Fossel, Leslie Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Fulmer, Jack Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Garren, Bruce Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Hamblett, Meagan Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Hasan, Samira Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-10-01 |
| Mack, Russell Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Moore, Douglas Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Pinkham, Jessica Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Russ, Andrew Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Sell, Louis Individual | corporate director | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Soucy, Denise Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Stover, Holly Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Wood, Peter Individual | corporate director | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Elkins, Kelly Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Fox, Timothy Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Fulmer, Jack Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Garren, Bruce Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-10-01 |
| Hasan, Omar Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Mueller, Andrew Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Nesbit, Marva Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-10-01 |
| O'Donnell, Sean Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Printy, Wayne Individual | corporate officer | — | 2003-09-16 |
| Shanklin, Heather Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-09-26 |
| Wade, Cynthia Individual | corporate officer | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Wood, Peter Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Mueller, Andrew Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Betts, Brooks Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Dobbelsteyn, Cheryl Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Hunold, Robert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Patstone, Andrea Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Rose, Katharine Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-05-31 |
| Tutt, Dawn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-10-27 |
| Alamo, Aquilino Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Crafts, Lydia Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Elkins, Kelly Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Fossel, Leslie Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Fox, Timothy Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Fulmer, Jack Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Garren, Bruce Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2016-10-01 |
| Hamblett, Meagan Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Hasan, Samira Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2017-10-01 |
| Mack, Russell Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Moore, Douglas Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Mueller, Andrew Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Nesbit, Marva Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2016-10-01 |
| O'Donnell, Sean Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Pinkham, Jessica Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Russ, Andrew Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Sell, Louis Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2018-10-01 |
| Soucy, Denise Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Stover, Holly Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2015-10-01 |
| Wood, Peter Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2015-10-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lincoln County.