Cove's Edge INC
Nursing Home · Damariscotta, ME
CMS certification number205067
Contact & location
26 Schooner StreetDamariscotta, ME 04543
Lincoln County
- Phone
- (207) 563-4608
- ZIP code
- 04543 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 76
- Residents per day
- 41.3 (54% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Lincolnhealth Coves Edge
- Medicare certified since
- June 29, 1991
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.29 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.89 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.03 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.36 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.67 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 7, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2024-10-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-10-23 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-30 |
| 2024-10-23 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-30 |
| 2023-08-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-30 |
| 2023-08-09 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-30 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Mainehealth Services (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Betts, Brooks (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobbelsteyn, Cheryl (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunold, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mainehealth (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alamo, Aquilino (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crafts, Lydia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fossel, Leslie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fulmer, Jack (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garren, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hamblett, Meagan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hasan, Samira (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mack, Russell (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Douglas (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pinkham, Jessica (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Russ, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sell, Louis (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Soucy, Denise (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stover, Holly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wood, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Elkins, Kelly (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Timothy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fulmer, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garren, Bruce (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hasan, Omar (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mueller, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nesbit, Marva (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'donnell, Sean (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Printy, Wayne (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shanklin, Heather (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wade, Cynthia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wood, Peter (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mueller, Andrew (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Betts, Brooks (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobbelsteyn, Cheryl (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunold, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mainehealth (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Patstone, Andrea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rose, Katharine (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tutt, Dawn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alamo, Aquilino (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crafts, Lydia (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Elkins, Kelly (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fossel, Leslie (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Timothy (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fulmer, Jack (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Garren, Bruce (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hamblett, Meagan (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hasan, Samira (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mack, Russell (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mainehealth Services (organization) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Douglas (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mueller, Andrew (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nesbit, Marva (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'donnell, Sean (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pinkham, Jessica (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Russ, Andrew (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sell, Louis (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Soucy, Denise (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cove's Edge INC?
Cove's Edge INC has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maine.
How many beds does Cove's Edge INC have?
It has 76 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.
Has Cove's Edge INC been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Cove's Edge INC?
(207) 563-4608. The facility is located at 26 Schooner Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.