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Waterville Center for Health and Rehab

7 HIGHWOOD ST, WATERVILLE, ME, 04901
(207) 873-0705
111 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
111
CMS facility ID
205120
Care type
Nursing home
County
Kennebec
Facility name
Waterville Center for Health and Rehab
Street address
7 HIGHWOOD ST
City / state / ZIP
Waterville, ME 04901
Phone
(207) 873-0705

About this facility — Waterville Center for Health and Rehab

Waterville Center for Health and Rehab is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Waterville, Maine. It is licensed for 111 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maine (72 beds).

It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Waterville and 78 skilled nursing facilities across Maine. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Waterville Center for Health and Rehab 67 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $83,038 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Kerry Sirois
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Bsd Me 26 Llc
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2021
Ike Akiko
Direct owner — 50% stake — since 2021
Biderman, Michael
Operational control — since 2021
Sinclair, Diane
Managing employee — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$83,038 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-28
Nurse staffing
4.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$346 per day (≈ $10,520/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
61% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 34% private/other
Occupancy
86% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
22% below the ME median of $442/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
111
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0584
E · No harm found
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 2025-10-06
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0645
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-06
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-06
2025-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-26
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)
2024-09-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered28 citations
F-0567
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0578
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-11-07
F-0604
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-09-17
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0609
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-17
F-0610
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-09-17
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0625
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0645
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0675
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0695
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0730
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-11-07
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0835
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0883
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0908
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0942
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0943
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2024-11-07
F-0944
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2024-11-07
2023-06-29Health inspection1 citation
F-0758
D · No harm found
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 2023-08-15
2026-01-12Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0211
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-02-20
2025-08-28Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-11-06
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-11-06
K-0541
D · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-11-06
2024-09-17Fire-safety inspection18 citations
K-0133
F · No harm found
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0200
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0223
F · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0271
D · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-10-02
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-10-29
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-10-29
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-11-01
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0325
D · No harm found
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0351
F · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-29
K-0754
D · No harm found
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-10-09
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-09-10
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-10-10

Federal penalties

2024-09-17Fine$83,038
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 205120.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1265429708
Monthly federal file
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Secretary of State filings
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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