Inspection Reports for Jem Estates
465 W Corinth Rd, Corinth, ME 04427, ME, 04427
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 1 years)
Deficiencies (over 1 years)
6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
5% worse than Maine average
Maine average: 5.7 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 18
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Apr 4, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding medication administration practices at Jem Estates, a Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facility.
Complaint Details
Complaint number 2025-AHP-40538. The finding was substantiated based on record review and interview.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that only medications ordered by a licensed practitioner were administered, as discontinued medications were still given to one resident beyond the discontinuation date.
Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to ensure only medications ordered by the licensed practitioner were administered for 1 of 2 resident records reviewed (Resident #1). Discontinued medications were continued to be administered through 3/5/25.
Report Facts
Total Capacity: 18
Discontinued medications administered: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Melinda Jo Adams | Administrator | Named as facility administrator |
Inspection Report
Census: 16
Capacity: 18
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Feb 5, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a provisional survey to assess compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements for Jem Estates, a Level IV PNMI Residential Care Facility.
Findings
The facility was found non-compliant in multiple areas including failure to conduct required background checks for staff, inadequate dishwashing sanitation practices, lack of routine maintenance and housekeeping, and missing call bell equipment in a bathing facility.
Deficiencies (5)
Facility did not utilize the Maine Background Check Center to obtain comprehensive background checks for 3 staff with direct resident access.
Administrator failed to comply with regulations requiring registration with MBCC and obtaining background checks prior to hiring staff.
Dishwashing sanitation standards were not met; no sanitation cycle observed on mechanical dishwasher and manual dishwashing methods did not ensure sanitization.
Facility failed to show evidence of routine maintenance and housekeeping; dust accumulation on bathroom vents and worn countertop surface observed.
A bathing room was not equipped with a call bell as required for safety and privacy.
Report Facts
Staff without completed MBCC background checks: 3
Census: 16
Total Capacity: 18
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Milinda Jo Adams | Administrator | Named in findings related to failure to comply with licensing and background check regulations. |
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