The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
River Ridge Center
Kennebunk, ME · Medicare-certified · 62 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
River Ridge Center in Kennebunk, ME has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspections and special-focus candidate status. Staffing is 3 stars and reported nurse staffing is 4.05 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $15,334 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.052 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $15,334special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.052.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51
- Nurse aides
- 1.96
- Weekend nursing
- 3.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
22.2%32.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5%2.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%1.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.1%6.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—33.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.1%16.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.9%28.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
38.2%50%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—80.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.3%97.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited July 2025 — 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 July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,334 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,334 in total fines.
- $15,334
Federal fine
Jul 28, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 56.7 residents on an average day (91% of 62 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.