Cove's Edge Inc
26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543 · (207) 563-4608
Non profit - Corporation · 76 certified beds
Cove's Edge Inc has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 8 citations (the Maine average is 10.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 7, 2026 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 7, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 7, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 7, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 7, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.January 7, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 7, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 7, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.January 7, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maine average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.29 | 4.34 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.89 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.03 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.36 | 2.83 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 46.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 76 |
| Average residents per day | 41.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Gregory Wing of St Andrews Village Boothbay Harbor · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Winship Green Center for Health & Rehab, LLC Bath · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Cove's Edge Inc on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.