Penobscot County, Maine · Nursing home
Katahdin Health Care LLC
5 of 5 overall from CMS
22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.04 hours Below the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 31.0% Below the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 20 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 98.6% of 36 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Katahdin Health Care LLC is a 36-bed nursing home in Millinocket, Maine (Penobscot County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.04 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day (average)
- 35.5
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of First Atlantic Healthcare (10 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 Katahdin Health Care LLC
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.62 hours per resident on weekends against 4.04 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 98.6% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.67 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 1.05. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 5 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Maine average 2.8
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.
- All nursing staff 4.04 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.76 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.60 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 0.67 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 3.62 h Maine average 3.92
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.
- Nursing staff turnover31.0%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover16.7%
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 20 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 12 | 5 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | 6 | 1 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (20)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Mar 29, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Mar 14, 2025)
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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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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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 (Mar 29, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Mar 20, 2024)
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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 (Mar 13, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 23, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 25, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2024)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
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.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maine
- Size71 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainFirst Atlantic Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating3.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Penobscot County11
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Katahdin Health Care LLC?
Katahdin Health Care LLC has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 5 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Katahdin Health Care LLC have?
Katahdin Health Care LLC has 36 certified beds. It averages 35.5 residents per day, about 98.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Katahdin Health Care LLC?
The home reports 4.04 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Katahdin Health Care LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Katahdin Health Care LLC accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 3 of 5 Cummings Health Care Facility 34beds 91.2%in use 4.10nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Hibbard Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 93beds 88.4%in use 4.17nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Dexter Health Care 53beds 82.6%in use 3.98nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Penobscot County
Who to call in Maine
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maine.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-499-0229 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Certification 1-800-383-2441 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maine staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205149. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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