Katahdin Health Care LLC

Nursing Home · Millinocket, ME

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number205149

Contact & location

22 Walnut Street
Millinocket, ME 04462
Penobscot County
Phone
(207) 723-4711
ZIP code
04462 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
36
Residents per day
35.5 (99% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
First Atlantic Healthcare (10 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.04 (state 4.34 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.67 (state 1.05 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.60 (state 0.45 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.76 (state 2.83 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.62 (state 3.92 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.0 (state 46.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
16.7 (state 40.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 18, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 11.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-18 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 2026-04-13
2026-03-18 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-31
2025-02-12 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 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 2025-03-14
2025-02-12 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 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 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 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 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2025-02-12 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-02-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-29
2024-03-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-03-13 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 2024-03-20
2024-03-13 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 2024-03-13
2024-03-13 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.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-23
2024-03-13 Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773 · Administration Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-03-13 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-24

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

NameRoleSince
Bernard, Kimberly (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bowden, Kenneth (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Coffin, Craig (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
First Atlantic Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
First Atlantic Healthcare INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Idenburg, Alexandra (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Otis-Higgins, Andrea (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pelkey, Wanda (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Riendeau, Christine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bernard, Kimberly (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Otis-Higgins, Andrea (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pelkey, Wanda (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Riendeau, Christine (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
First Atlantic Corporation (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bernard, Kimberly (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
First Atlantic Healthcare INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Idenburg, Alexandra (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Otis-Higgins, Andrea (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pelkey, Wanda (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Riendeau, Christine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Coffin, Craig (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Katahdin Health Care LLC?

Katahdin Health Care LLC has a 5-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 Katahdin Health Care LLC have?

It has 36 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.

Has Katahdin Health Care LLC been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Katahdin Health Care LLC?

It is part of First Atlantic Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Katahdin Health Care LLC?

(207) 723-4711. The facility is located at 22 Walnut Street, Millinocket, ME 04462.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.