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
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 out of 5 stars overall. Sandy River Center has a 2-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty with $14,069 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; staffing and quality measures are both rated 4 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.438 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 3.438.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.88
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.45
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
10.3%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.4%1.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%4.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.6%16.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—25.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.6%12.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.4%30.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.1%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
98.6%99.2%Improving
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 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 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 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 · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 76.8 residents on an average day (94% 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.