Maine group home progress note requirements
Every page prints this at the foot, so a licensing specialist can look it up:MaineCare Benefits Manual, 10-144 C.M.R. ch. 101, Ch. II § 21.09 (Member Records).
What the rule says
MaineCare Benefits Manual, 10-144 C.M.R. ch. 101, Ch. II § 21.09 (Member Records) — Home and Community Benefits for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder
“All providers must document each service provided, the date of each service, the type of service, the activity, need or goal to which the service relates, the length of time of the service, and the signature of the individual performing the service”
What it asks a note to show
- Written progress notes identifying actions related to progress toward the goals, activities and needs established by the Member's Person-Centered Service Plan
- Signed by the staff performing the service
- Each service provided
- The date of each service
- The type of service
- The activity, need or goal to which the service relates
- The length of time of the service
- The signature of the individual performing the service
- Each shift documented separately where two or more staff work different shifts
Checked against the source document on 14 October 2026. This is a summary to help you find the rule, not legal advice; your licensing specialist reads the rule itself.
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Daily Progress Note
Alex was observed asleep and resting comfortably at the start of the shift. Staff supported Alex in completing his morning routine with verbal prompts. Alex chose to walk to the corner shop, where he paid for his own item. There were no problems or concerns during shift.
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