Orono Commons in Orono, ME

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Orono Commons is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Orono, Maine. It is located in Penobscot county at 117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, Maine 04473. You can reach out to the office of Orono Commons via phone at (207) 866-4914. This skilled nursing facility has 80 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 92.62%. Its legal business name is Orono Operations, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 184 nursing homes.

Orono Commons (Medicare CCN 205031) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1969 (57 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in May, 2025.

Contact Information

Orono Commons
117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, Maine 04473
(207) 866-4914

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Nursing Home Profile

NameOrono Commons
Location117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, Maine
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds80
Occupancy Rate92.62%
Medicare ID (CCN)205031
Legal Business NameOrono Operations, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainGenesis Healthcare (184 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.4 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Orono Commons in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1780746131
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameOrono Operations, LLC
Doing Business AsOrono Commons
Address117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Phone Number207-866-4914

NPI Number1811844848
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization Name117 Bennoch Road Opco, LLC
Doing Business AsOrono Commons Post Acute
Address117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473
Phone Number323-928-9445

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Orono Commons are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Orono Commons give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Orono Commons, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.543.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.190.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.150.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.22.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.333.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.850.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.140.07
Total nursing staff turnover56.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover46.2%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$10,358
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in May, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Orono Commons for 14 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 44 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jan 13, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 28, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 20, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 20, 2026
Dec 9, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection		Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Jan 20, 2026
May 7, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 7, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 9, 2025
May 22, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 31, 2024
May 22, 2024Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 6, 2024
May 22, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Jul 6, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Orono Commons, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased30.8213.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight8.755.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection6.881.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms15.1712.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.023.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine83.8493.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine43.8782.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication3.861.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened26.8214.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.0219.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.2595.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine23.8479.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers10.784.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence31.6119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication29.6315.38

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