The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Sandy River Center
Farmington, ME · Medicare-certified · 82 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Sandy River Center has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing. It has a recent federal penalty, $14,069 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.48 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4797 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $14,069recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4797.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.80
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
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
9.3%16.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.9%4.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.2%16.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—29%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.5%16.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
39.3%25.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.1%4.3%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
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—67.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.2%99.2%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(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 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,069 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $14,069 in total fines.
- $14,069
Federal fine
Jul 30, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 187 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 73.2 residents on an average day (89% of 82 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 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.