Orono, ME

Orono Commons

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $10,358 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME

(207) 866-4914

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

80

Certified beds

Average residents

73

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Genesis Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.40

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.15

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.05

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.17

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

46%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

58%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.4
0.2 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
2.1
1.3 pts better
1.8
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.8%
90.7%
36.9 pts worse
93.4%
39.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
95.5%
2.7 pts better
95.5%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
4.3%
3.8 pts better
3.3%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.9%
10.7%
1.8 pts better
11.4%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.3%
5.5%
2.8 pts worse
5.4%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.2%
17.0%
7.8 pts better
19.6%
10.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.1%
21.0%
3.1 pts worse
16.7%
7.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 29.8%
29.6%
0.2 pts worse
16.3%
13.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.3%
25.7%
0.4 pts better
14.9%
10.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.5%
2.7%
1.8 pts worse
1.7%
2.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.6%
29.8%
0.2 pts better
19.8%
9.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 10.6%
4.4%
6.2 pts worse
5.1%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 27.5%
71.2%
43.7 pts worse
81.7%
54.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.5%
15.6%
9.1 pts better
12.0%
5.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.4%
0.3 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 23.8%
74.5%
50.7 pts worse
79.7%
55.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.6%
20.5%
2.1 pts worse
23.9%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-07 · Fire 2025-05-07

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-22 · Fire 2024-05-22

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (5 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-03-01 · Fire 2023-03-01

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K111 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2024-06-04

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-03-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-03-08

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-01-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-20

B · Minimal harm 2025-12-09

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-20

G · Actual harm 2025-05-07

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-06-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-06-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-06-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-06-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-06-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-07

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-06-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-07-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2024-07-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-07-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-07-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-07-31

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2024-07-06

B · Minimal harm 2024-05-22

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2023-04-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-01

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-11

B · Minimal harm 2023-03-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-04-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$10,358 2025-05-07

Fine

Fine · fine $10,358

Fine

Ownership

Genesis Healthcare Of Maine LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 11 facilities 2012-10-02
Berg, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 175 facilities 2012-12-01
Bridgeford, Laura

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 150 facilities 2024-06-01
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 171 facilities 2015-03-01
Fishman, Steven

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 161 facilities 2022-11-15
Gen Operations I LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2011-04-01
Gen Operations Ii LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2011-04-01
Genesis Healthcare Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 180 facilities 2015-02-02
Genesis Healthcare LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 181 facilities 2015-02-02
Genesis Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 169 facilities 2015-02-02
Ghc Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 124 facilities 2010-12-31
Hccf Management Group Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 184 facilities 2011-12-31
Mendelson, Avi

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 149 facilities 2024-06-01
Pazara, Chelsea

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-03-01
Sun Healthcare Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 174 facilities 2022-11-15
Sundance Rehabilitation Holdco Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 163 facilities 2022-11-15
Welltower Op LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 197 facilities 2024-03-01
Whitman, Arnold

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 170 facilities 2022-11-15
Yntema, Laurie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2024-03-01
Zac Properties Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 175 facilities 2011-12-31

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