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River Ridge Center
3 Brazier Lane, Kennebunk, ME 04043
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.
River Ridge Center, in Kennebunk, Maine, is certified for 62 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Genesis Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Maine median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 15, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 44.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $15K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), close to the Maine median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 59.4%.
CMS flags that the facility is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | York Co. median | Maine median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 18 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.5 | 25.7 | 44.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.4% | 53.4% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,334 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 28 Jul 2025, 17 Aug 2022.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×10 E ×12 F ×2 B ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 28 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Sep 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 | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | 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 | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 17 Aug 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2022 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | 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 | 21 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | 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 | 21 Feb 2020 |
| 16 Jan 2020 | 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 | 21 Feb 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | Fine | $15,334 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maine average. Turnover: nursing staff 59.4%, RNs 38.9%; 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 | 16.9% | 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 | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 33.3% | 25.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.4% | 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: Kennebunk 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% | 04/23/2012 |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| 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 | 12/01/2012 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
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 York County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durgin Pines | Kittery | 81 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 13.6 | $14K | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab At N Berwick | North Berwick | 64 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 18.8 | — | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Pinnacle Health & Rehab At Sanford | Sanford | 86 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 14.0 | — | 12 Feb 2025 |
| St Andre Health Care Facility | Biddeford | 96 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11.5 | — | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Summer Commons | Sanford | 64 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 28.1 | — | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Southridge Rehab & Living Ctr | Biddeford | 62 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 50.0 | $23K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Kennebunk Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Kennebunk | 78 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 46.2 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Seal Rock Healthcare | Saco | 105 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 25.7 | $75K | 3 Apr 2026 |
All 9 facilities in York County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has River Ridge Center been cited for?
27 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 River Ridge Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $15K in the period covered.
How does staffing at River Ridge Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Maine median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates River Ridge Center?
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 River Ridge Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Jul 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.