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Nursing Homes Abuse Blog By Jonathan Rosenfeld

Nursing Home Injury Laws: Maine

Posted in Litigation, National Nursing Home Issues

Number of nursing homes in Maine: 107

Patients living in Maine nursing homes: 6,164

Occupancy rates of Maine nursing homes: 91.7%

Average number of deficiencies at each Maine nursing home: 9.4

Percent of Maine nursing homes with serious deficiencies for actual harm to patient: 19.6%

Most common deficiencies at Maine nursing homes: Professional Standards, Comprehensive Care Plans, Unnecessary Drugs, Food Sanitation

Distribution of ownership of Maine nursing homes: 70 % for profit, 29% non profit, 1% government

Most populated cities in Maine: Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Augusta

Staffing levels at Maine nursing homes (daily hours): Above average, 4.5 total staff, 1.4 licensed nurse

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**Data based upon 2009 CMS data, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service

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