Cove'S Edge Inc
Damariscotta, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205067) · 76 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (207) 563-4608 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cove's Edge in Damariscotta, Maine has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Maine state average of about 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Cove's Edge reports total nurse staffing of about 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Cove's Edge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Cove's Edge Inc is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on June 29, 1991. The facility is certified for 76 beds and currently serves an average of 41.3 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cove's Edge holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Maine state average of 3.09. This overall figure reflects four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available data set.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been issued. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased oversight and inspection.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cove's Edge has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cove's Edge is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cove's Edge is certified for 76 beds and has an average of 41.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 29, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 207-563-4608 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 207-563-4608 to arrange a visit and confirm specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205067?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.