Maine Care Providers Face License Termination Due to Neglect and Safety Issues
What happened
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the termination of MaineCare billing privileges and the refusal to renew licenses for two residential care providers: Quality Care Access and WeCare Residential Services. The companies operate small group homes providing 24/7 services for approximately 35 adults with developmental disabilities. Officials stated that the DHHS found numerous instances of alleged neglect and administrative mismanagement across facilities run by the two companies.
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Why it matters
Investigations revealed serious safety concerns at various locations. In a facility operated by WeCare in New Gloucester, investigators found concerning structural damage and a lack of food. Issues cited across the group homes included instances where residents ran away without staff knowledge.
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Who's involved
- New GloucesterLocation where a WeCare facility was inspected by state investigators.
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The entities involved
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New Gloucester
town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
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Portland
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