The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
OAK GROVE CENTER
WATERVILLE, ME · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
OAK GROVE CENTER (WATERVILLE, ME) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measures; it is listed as a Special Focus Facility candidate/attention flag. Staffing is 3 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7647 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7647.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.98
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.68
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.36
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
17.1%26.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%3.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%3.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.5%1.6%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
11.1%5.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.9%10.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26%18.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.9%17.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%3.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
48.2%23%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
65.6%48.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94%89.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,056 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,056 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
- 29 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 29, 2024
- $14,056
Federal fine
May 29, 2024
- 6 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 27, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 184 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 85 residents on an average day (94% of 90 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.