Kennebunk, ME

River Ridge Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $15,334 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, ME

(207) 985-3030

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

62

Certified beds

Average residents

56

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Genesis Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-02-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

193 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.36

Registered nurse staffing · state 1.03 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.55

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.47 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.97

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.86 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.87

All reported nurse hours · state 4.35 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.91

RN + LPN hours · state 1.49 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.55

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.91 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.96

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.73 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.07

Reported PT staffing · state 0.07 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.14

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.25

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.63

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

65%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

12,768

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

10.61

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9809

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.57

Baseline 19.12% · Performance 20.24% · Measure score 2.57 · Achievement 2.57 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 5.58% · Performance 8.29% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

0

Baseline 60.00% · Performance 62.12% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.67

Baseline 4.06 hours · Performance 3.55 hours · Measure score 1.67 · Achievement 1.67 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.11%
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 86 · Observed rate 11.63% · Lower 95% interval 7.64%
Discharge to community 50.16%
50.57%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 74 · Observed rate 41.89% · Lower 95% interval 38.17%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.07
1.02
0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 93.91%
95.27%
1.4 pts worse
Numerator 108 · Denominator 115
Falls with major injury 3.48%
0.77%
2.7 pts worse
Numerator 4 · Denominator 115
Discharge self-care score 47.56%
53.69%
6.1 pts worse
Numerator 39 · Denominator 82
Discharge mobility score 50%
50.94%
0.9 pts worse
Numerator 41 · Denominator 82
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.61%
2.29%
0.3 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 115 · Adjusted rate 2.82%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.29%
7.12%
1.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 70 · Observed rate 10% · Lower 95% interval 5.25%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 7.69%
8.2%
0.5 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 78
Staff flu vaccination coverage 79.51%
42%
37.5 pts better
Numerator 97 · Denominator 122
Discharge function score 57.32%
56.45%
0.9 pts better
Numerator 47 · Denominator 82
Transfer of health information to provider 92%
95.95%
4 pts worse
Numerator 23 · Denominator 25
Transfer of health information to patient 96.36%
96.28%
0.1 pts better
Numerator 53 · Denominator 55
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 39.29%
25.2%
14.1 pts better
Numerator 22 · Denominator 56

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
1.4
0.8 pts better
1.9
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
2.1
1.2 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
90.7%
7.4 pts better
93.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.5% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 95.1% · 4Q avg 98.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.5%
4.5 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.4%
4.3%
2.1 pts worse
3.3%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 40.8%
10.7%
30.1 pts worse
11.4%
29.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.0% · Q2 41.2% · Q3 38.2% · Q4 73.5% · 4Q avg 40.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
5.5%
0.2 pts better
5.4%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 5.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.0%
17.0%
8 pts better
19.6%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 8.1% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 9.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.1%
21.0%
6.1 pts worse
16.7%
10.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 30.4% · Q3 30.4% · Q4 24.1% · 4Q avg 27.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.0%
25.7%
6.7 pts better
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 17.9% · 4Q avg 19.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
2.7%
About the same
1.7%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.1% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.8%
29.8%
5 pts better
19.8%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.1% · Q2 25.3% · Q3 33.9% · Q4 15.7% · 4Q avg 24.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.5%
4.4%
0.1 pts worse
5.1%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.0%
71.2%
12.8 pts better
81.7%
2.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.0% · Q2 81.7% · Q3 89.3% · Q4 90.6% · 4Q avg 84.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.1%
15.6%
8.5 pts better
12.0%
4.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.1% · Observed 7.7% · Expected 12.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.3%
74.5%
5.8 pts better
79.7%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 80.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.7%
20.5%
3.2 pts worse
23.9%
0.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.7% · Observed 23.1% · Expected 23.2% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-28 · Fire 2025-07-28

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-17 · Fire 2022-08-17

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-01-16 · Fire 2020-01-16

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

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 2025-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-09-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-10-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2022-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-10-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2020-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2020-01-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-07-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-08-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

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 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

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 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

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 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F865 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-08-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-28

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 2025-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-28

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 2025-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-19

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 2024-10-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2022-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

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 2022-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

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 2022-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

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 2022-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

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 2022-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-17

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2022-09-27

B · Minimal harm 2022-08-17

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

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 2020-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-16

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 2020-02-21

B · Minimal harm 2020-01-16

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 2020-02-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$15,334 2025-07-28

Fine

Fine · fine $15,334

Fine

Ownership

Genesis Healthcare Of Maine LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 11 facilities 2012-04-23
Berg, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 175 facilities 2015-03-02
Bridgeford, Laura

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 150 facilities 2024-06-01
Doane, Stephen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-03-01
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 171 facilities 2015-02-02
Fishman, Steven

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 161 facilities 2015-03-01
Gen Operations I LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2015-02-02
Gen Operations Ii LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2015-02-02
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 2012-12-01
Hccf Management Group Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 184 facilities 2022-11-15
Mendelson, Avi

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 149 facilities 2024-06-01
Morris, Diane

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 62 facilities 2023-12-23
Rollins, Tara

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

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

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 174 facilities 2015-02-02
Sundance Rehabilitation Holdco Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 163 facilities 2015-02-01
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 2015-03-01
Zac Properties Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 175 facilities 2015-02-02

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