Androscoggin County, Maine · Nursing home
Odd Fellows Health Care Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
85 Caron Lane, Auburn, ME 04210
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.52 hours Above the state average of 4.34
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations in 3 years 24 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 94.2% of 26 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.
Odd Fellows Health Care Center is a 26-bed nursing home in Auburn, Maine (Androscoggin County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Aug 2026. It reports 4.52 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Maine average of 4.34. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 26
- Residents per day (average)
- 24.5
- Certified since
- 1994 (32 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
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 Odd Fellows Health Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.55 hours per resident on weekends against 4.52 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 1.02 hours per resident per day; the Maine average is 1.05. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Maine average 3.1
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Maine average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Maine average 4.1
- Quality measures 4 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 4.52 h Maine average 4.34
- Nurse aides 2.74 h Maine average 2.83
- Licensed practical nurses 0.76 h Maine average 0.45
- Registered nurses 1.02 h Maine average 1.05
- All staff, weekends 3.55 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 turnoverNot reported
- Maine average46.7%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Maine average40.2%
- Administrators who left1
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 24 health deficiencies in the past three years. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 followed a complaint investigation.
| Inspection date | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 10 | 32 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | 14 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | 0 | 3 |
Maine homes averaged 11.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.3.
Health citations, past three years (24)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Mar 17, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Mar 17, 2026)
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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 (Mar 17, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 (Mar 17, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
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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 (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (May 4, 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 (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Complaint inspection · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (May 4, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
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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 (May 4, 2025)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2025)
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
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
- Size77 of 78 by certified beds
- Maine average residents per day65.2
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Androscoggin County6
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Odd Fellows Health Care Center?
Odd Fellows Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Aug 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Odd Fellows Health Care Center have?
Odd Fellows Health Care Center has 26 certified beds. It averages 24.5 residents per day, about 94.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Odd Fellows Health Care Center?
The home reports 4.52 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1.02 hours from registered nurses. The Maine average is 4.34 hours and 1.05 hours from registered nurses.
Has Odd Fellows Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Odd Fellows Health Care Center 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
- 1 of 5 Clover Health Care 109beds 92.1%in use 3.79nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 St Mary's D'Youville Pavilion 210beds 78.7%in use 4.01nurse hours a day
- 1 of 5 Russell Park Rehabilitation & Living Center 50beds 85.8%in use 4.17nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Androscoggin 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 205170. Check the official record on Medicare.gov
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