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ORONO COMMONS

117 BENNOCH RD, ORONO, ME 04473
Score: 41 / 100

Orono Commons faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 41/100. The facility ranks in the 22th percentile among Maine nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Orono Commons is near the national average, with 3.60 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 44 deficiencies at Orono Commons. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.60 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.40 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.15 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.93 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

44
Total Deficiencies
Jan 12, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 7 Minor 🟠 37 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    May 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    May 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 10.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.3% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 29.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,358

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 41 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14