Farmington, ME

Sandy River Center

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $14,069 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME

(207) 778-6591

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

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

82

Certified beds

Average residents

75

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Genesis Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-10-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.80

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.48

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.98

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.99

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

41%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

44%

Annual nurse turnover

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
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
2.1
About the same
1.8
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
90.7%
8.9 pts better
93.4%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
95.5%
1.6 pts better
95.5%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.8%
4.3%
3.5 pts better
3.3%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.5%
10.7%
1.2 pts better
11.4%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.5%
5.5%
4 pts better
5.4%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.4%
17.0%
7.6 pts better
19.6%
10.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.6%
21.0%
8.4 pts better
16.7%
4.1 pts better
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 32.3%
29.6%
2.7 pts worse
16.3%
16 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.0%
25.7%
7.7 pts better
14.9%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
1.3%
0.9 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
2.7%
2.7 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 35.2%
29.8%
5.4 pts worse
19.8%
15.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.8%
4.4%
2.6 pts better
5.1%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
71.2%
27.1 pts better
81.7%
16.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 23.4%
15.6%
7.8 pts worse
12.0%
11.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
1.4%
0.3 pts better
1.6%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 67.2%
74.5%
7.3 pts worse
79.7%
12.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.4%
20.5%
3.9 pts worse
23.9%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-18 · Fire 2025-09-18

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-08-08 · Fire 2024-08-08

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-28 · Fire 2022-10-28

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-10-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-08-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-12-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

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 2022-11-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-11-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-12-07

C · Minimal harm 2022-10-28

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2022-11-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-11-25

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

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 2025-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

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 2025-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

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 2025-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

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 2025-10-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-20

B · Minimal harm 2025-09-18

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-10-20

B · Minimal harm 2025-09-18

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-10-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-07-30

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

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 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-29

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 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-29

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 2024-06-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-03

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 2023-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-03

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-03

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-12

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-20

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 2023-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

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 2022-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-12-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

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 2022-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

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 2022-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2022-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-28

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2022-12-06

B · Minimal harm 2022-10-28

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2022-12-06

B · Minimal harm 2022-10-28

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2022-12-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$14,069 2025-07-30

Fine

Fine · fine $14,069

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 2011-04-01
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 2011-04-01
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 2008-08-01
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
Osella, Avery

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-03-01
Shaw, Joanne

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
Zac Properties Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 175 facilities 2022-11-15

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