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 July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
OAK GROVE CENTER (WATERVILLE, ME) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an SFF Candidate/special focus flag. Staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7647 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 29, 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 March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — 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 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 · 185 homes · 2.4 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.