Maine › Penobscot County › Orono
Orono Commons
117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Orono Commons is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Orono, Maine, certified for 80 beds and caring for about 74 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 20, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 55.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 56.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Penobscot Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 44 | 33 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 55.0 | 47.8 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.2% | 45.9% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,358 | $10,033 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 78 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maine average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 May 2025, 22 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×16 F ×1 B ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2026 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0578 | 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 | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0725 | 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 investigation | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0625 | 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 | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | B | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | B | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0809 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | B | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.2%, RNs 46.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maine median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 30.8% | 24.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.8% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.8% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.6% | 19.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Orono Operations, Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/02/2012 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 03/01/2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/31/2010 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/15/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Penobscot County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katahdin Health Care LLC | Millinocket | 36 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 55.6 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Ross Manor | Bangor | 103 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 36.9 | $8K | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Westgate Center For Rehab & Alzheimers Care | Bangor | 65 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 27.7 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Brewer Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Brewer | 111 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 27.9 | — | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Stillwater Health Care | Bangor | 63 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 44.4 | $11K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Cummings Health Care Facility | Howland | 34 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 85.3 | $9K | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Maine Veterans Home - Bangor | Bangor | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 31.7 | $75K | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Dexter Health Careabuse icon | Dexter | 53 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 | 75.5 | $10K | 27 May 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Penobscot County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Orono Commons been cited for?
44 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maine median is 29 per facility.
Has Orono Commons been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Orono Commons compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Orono Commons?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Genesis Healthcare of Maine LLC, Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC and Gen Operations I LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Orono Commons last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.