COVE'S EDGE INC

Cove's Edge Inc is a skilled nursing facility located at 26 Schooner Street in Damariscotta, Maine (ZIP: 04543), within Lincoln County. The facility operates 76 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Cove's Edge Inc holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 4 stars, reflecting the results of state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that falls below the national average. These component ratings are compiled and weighted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to produce the overall rating. Cove's Edge Inc is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (207) 563-4608 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance or payment arrangements. Coverage and eligibility criteria vary by program and individual circumstance. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, Cove's Edge Inc performs above average on the composite measure. Its health inspection and staffing ratings of 4 stars each are similarly above the national benchmark. The quality measure rating of 2 stars, however, is below average, indicating that clinical outcome indicators reported by this facility trail national norms in that category. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns to gain a comprehensive picture of facility performance.