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Complaint Investigation

Dexter Health Care

Inspection Date: September 10, 2025
Total Violations 6
Facility ID 205115
Location Dexter, ME
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-09-10.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Dexter Health Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.

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F-Tag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-10.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Dexter Health Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-10.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Dexter Health Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.

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F-Tag F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-10.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Dexter Health Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.

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F-Tag F0849

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0849 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-10.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Dexter Health Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-10.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 6 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Dexter Health Care.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-08.

📋 Inspection Summary

Dexter Health Care in Dexter, ME inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Dexter, ME, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Dexter Health Care or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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