Nursing homes › Maine › Sandy River Center
119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938 · 2077786591 · 82 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: 3.44 (Maine median: 4.17). RN hours: 0.88. Weekend total: 3.25. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 47 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-11-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-09-18 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-09-18 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Health | corrected 2025-10-20 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | J | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2024-08-08 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | 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 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-08-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-09 |
| 2024-04-29 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2024-04-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-06-07 |
| 2023-10-03 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-03 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-10-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-15 |
| 2023-09-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-06 |
| 2023-07-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-25 |
| 2023-07-20 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | Fine | $14,069 |
| 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 04/01/2011 |
| 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 04/01/2011 |
| 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 |
| MORRIS, DIANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/23/2023 |
| OSELLA, AVERY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2024 |
| SHAW, JOANNE | 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 205069. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.