Nursing homes › Maine › Orono Commons
117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473 · 2078664914 · 80 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Genesis Healthcare, a group operating 185 facilities in 18 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 25 abuse citation icons, 18 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,901,461 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.54 (Maine median: 4.17). RN hours: 1.19. Weekend total: 3.33. Nursing staff turnover: 56%.
All-time on record: 44 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-28 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-12-09 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | complaint | corrected 2026-01-20 |
| 2025-05-07 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2025-05-07 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-09 |
| 2024-05-22 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-05-22 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | 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. | B | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | B | Health | corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-05-22 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Health | corrected 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-03-28 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-30 |
| 2023-03-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-11 |
| 2023-03-01 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-11 |
| 2023-03-01 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-11 |
| 2023-03-01 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-11 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-07 | Fine | $10,358 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/02/2012 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 03/01/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/15/2022 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/15/2022 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2012 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| PAZARA, CHELSEA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| YNTEMA, LAURIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 205031. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.