Penobscot County, Maine · Nursing home
Orono Commons
2 of 5 overall from CMS
117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.54 hours Below the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year 56.2% Above the state average of 46.7%
- Health citations in 3 years 44 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $10,358 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 92.6% of 80 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Orono Commons is a 80-bed nursing home in Orono, Maine (Penobscot County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 3.54 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day (average)
- 74.1
- Certified since
- 1969 (57 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Genesis Healthcare (184 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Questions to ask Orono Commons
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- The latest standard inspection (May 7, 2025) cited 14 health deficiencies; the Maine average is 11.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 56.2%, above the Maine average of 46.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 3 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Maine average 2.8
The vertical line marks the Maine average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.54 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.20 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.15 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.19 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 3.33 h Maine average 3.92
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Maine average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover56.2%
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnover46.2%
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left0
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 44 health deficiencies in the past three years. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 18 followed a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on May 7, 2025: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | 14 | 2 |
| May 22, 2024 | 20 | 4 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 10 | 3 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (44)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 28, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 20, 2026)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 20, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint inspection · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint inspection · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 9, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint inspection · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint inspection · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint inspection · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint inspection · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 6, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 44.
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
Maine homes averaged 0.4 fines and $7,431 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $31,093.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maine
- Size28 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainGenesis Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.4 of 5
- Resident or family councilNone
- Homes in Penobscot County11
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Orono Commons?
Orono Commons has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Orono Commons have?
Orono Commons has 80 certified beds. It averages 74.1 residents per day, about 92.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Orono Commons?
The home reports 3.54 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.19 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Orono Commons been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,358 in the past three years.
Does Orono Commons accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Nearest nursing homes
- 2 of 5 Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC 69beds 93.8%in use 4.23nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Maine Veterans Home - Bangor 120beds 90.7%in use 5.13nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Stillwater Health Care 63beds 92.9%in use 4.11nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Penobscot County
Who to call in Maine
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maine.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-499-0229 A free advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Licensing and Certification 1-800-383-2441 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maine staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Aug 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 205031. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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