Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Orono Commons
Orono Commons
Orono Commons is a Senior Living Home in Maine
Orono Commons is a Senior Living Home in Maine
A member of the Genesis Healthcare Center, Orono Commons is the home for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the multi-awarded community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Orono Commons cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting.
The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on post-surgical care, on-site therapy (physical, occupational, speech), strength conditioning, mobility improvement; colostomy care, dementia care, pain management, wound care; and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
90
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
94.2%
Residents per day (avg)
70
Occupancy rate
94.2%
Residents per day (avg)
70
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13.9M
Profit
$957.5K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13,871,692.00
Profit
$957,490.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.9M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.Compare Nursing Homes around Orono
Orono Commons
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Orono
90
No
11
GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC
94.2%
$13,306,298.00
$4,986,156.00
37.5%
70.40
2/5
3.1964
2/5
3/5
3/5
1
Dirigo Pines – Orono
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Orono
50
No
1
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Common Destiny Care Home
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Fremont
6
No
61
COMMON DESTINY, LLC
100.0%
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Genesis Healthcare
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
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No
83
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-
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-
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Priya Living City Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Fremont
-
No
72
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-
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Places of interest near Orono Commons
0.8 miles from city center
117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME 04473
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
130
Total Staff
107
Employees
23
Contractors
29,569
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 8.7 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 9.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 8 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
99 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
12 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.5%
of total hours from contractors
3,408 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 10
Licensed Practical Nurse: 8
Registered Nurse: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 43 | 10 | 53 | 10,993 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 1 | 24 | 6,823 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,560 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1,341 | 80 | 88% | 9.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,248 | 86 | 95% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,239 | 89 | 98% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 977 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 906 | 71 | 78% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 699 | 61 | 67% | 8.4 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 607 | 70 | 77% | 8.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 484 | 59 | 65% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 50 | 55% | 8.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 267 | 48 | 53% | 5.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 243 | 16 | 18% | 8.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 128 | 21 | 23% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 39 | 43% | 1.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 11 | 12% | 4.1 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – May 2025)
4
Inspections
40
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
10
Citations/Inspection
May 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
9
23% of total
Quality of Life & Care
8
20% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
3% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
38
Complaint Investigations
17
State Comparison (CA)
Citations
40
California average: 50.2
Critical Citations
0
California average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | F | Nursing Services | F0725 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | D | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | G | Quality of Care | F0697 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| May 07, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | D | Nursing Services | F0711 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Nursing Services | F0725 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | B | Nursing Services | F0730 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | B | Nursing Services | F0732 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | D | Nursing Services | F0947 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0802 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0699 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | B | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0561 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | B | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| May 22, 2024 | B | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Mar 28, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Mar 28, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | E | Nursing Services | F0725 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | D | Nutrition | F0809 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | B | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0561 | Corrected |
| Mar 01, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Genesis Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
75
Total Residents
Medicare
10
(13.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
42
(56%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
23
(30.7%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
40
Total Specialty Beds
44.4%
of Bed Capacity
40
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
44.4%
Programs & Services
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
16.7
Score
18% worse than avg
California avg: 14.2
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
29.5
Score
Near average
California avg: 29.1
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
29.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
11.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
3.3%
Depressive Symptoms
10.1%
Falls with Major Injury
0.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
53.4%
Antipsychotic Use
23.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
30.5%
Influenza Vaccine
98.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
12.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
28.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
20.0%
72% worse than avg
California: 70.8%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.8%
24% worse than avg
California: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
23.8%
68% worse than avg
California: 74.5%
Penalties & Fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total Fines
$10K
California avg: $24K
57% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
California avg: 1.2
Compared to California Average
Facility: $10K |
California Avg: $24K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (May 2025 - May 2025)
May 7, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$10K
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Orono Commons based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
94.2%
↓ 1.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$957,490
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,114,520
↑ ~$56K vs 2022
Profit Margin
7.2%
↑ 9.7pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
California IHSS
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
CA MSSP
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
CA LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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