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Waldo County, Maine · Nursing home

Harbor Hill Center

3 of 5 overall from CMS

2 Footbridge Rd, Belfast, ME 04915

Call (207) 338-5307Directions

At a glance

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Harbor Hill Center is a 40-bed nursing home in Belfast, Maine (Waldo County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.57 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,044 in the past three years.

Certified beds
40
Residents per day (average)
37.2
Certified since
1993 (33 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Genesis Healthcare (184 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Questions to ask Harbor Hill Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,044 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. The latest standard inspection (Jan 14, 2026) cited 17 health deficiencies; the Maine average is 11.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 4.04 hours per resident on weekends against 4.57 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 39 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 8 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Dec 30, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies cited at each standard inspection
Inspection dateHealthFire safety
Jan 14, 2026179
Dec 4, 2024131
Oct 19, 202395

Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.

Health citations, past three years (39)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  10. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  11. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 26, 2026)

  12. GActual harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2026)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Past Non-Compliance (Jul 21, 2025)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2025)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2025)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2025)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2025)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 25, 2025)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2025)

  25. BPotential for minimal harm, pattern

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 14, 2025)

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What severity letters A to L mean

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Dec 30, 2025Fine$8,044

Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within Maine

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Harbor Hill Center?

Harbor Hill Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Harbor Hill Center have?

Harbor Hill Center has 40 certified beds. It averages 37.2 residents per day, about 93.0% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Harbor Hill Center?

The home reports 4.57 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.55 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.

Has Harbor Hill Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,044 in the past three years.

Does Harbor Hill Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205122. Check the official record on Medicare.gov

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