Woodlawn Rehab: Respiratory Care Failures - ME
The adult manual resuscitator sat in a torn, cloudy plastic bag. Its attached reservoir bag was worn and discolored from prior use. Oxygen masks and tubing had turned yellow and were visibly dirty.
A package of oxygen tubing had passed its expiration date. The suction machine was dusty, with an inspection sticker showing the last check was overdue.
During the 3:30 p.m. inspection, Director of Nursing acknowledged that night shift staff were responsible for maintaining emergency cart equipment in clean, functional condition. She admitted the suction machine inspection was overdue and that emergency respiratory equipment should not have been discolored, dirty, or expired.
Federal regulations require nursing homes to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care when residents need it. Emergency carts serve as the first line of response during medical crises, when clean, working equipment can mean the difference between life and death.
The facility received a minimal harm citation, indicating the violations created potential for actual harm to residents. The inspection followed a complaint to state health officials.
Emergency respiratory equipment requires regular maintenance and replacement to function properly during emergencies. Dirty masks and tubing can introduce infections to vulnerable residents. Expired supplies may fail when needed most.
The Director of Nursing's admission that equipment "should not have been discolored, dirty or expired" suggests staff knew the standards but failed to meet them. Night shift workers were supposed to check the cart but apparently hadn't replaced worn items or maintained inspection schedules.
The citation affects multiple residents who could need emergency respiratory care at the 120-bed facility.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center from 2025-10-17 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: June 22, 2026 · Our methodology
Woodlawn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Skowhegan, ME was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 17, 2025.
The adult manual resuscitator sat in a torn, cloudy plastic bag.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.