Total health inspections
4
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
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
Senior Living Home
Orono Commons
Senior Living Home
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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
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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
Compare Nursing Homes around Orono
The information below is reported by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification.
Orono Commons
+27%
-29%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Orono (Orono)
90
No
11
GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC
94.2%
$13,306,298.00
$4,986,156.00
37.5%
70.40
3.1964
1
40
1
+27%-29%+13%
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 (Orono)
50
No
1
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Common Destiny Care Home
-2%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Fremont (Northgate)
6
No
61
COMMON DESTINY, LLC
83.3%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-2%
Genesis Healthcare
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
83
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Priya Living City Center
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Fremont (Sundale)
-
No
72
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Orono Commons
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Orono (Orono)
Bed Count:
90
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GENESIS HEALTHCARE OF MAINE LLC
CCN:
205031
Occupancy:
94.2%
Home Revenue:
$13,306,298.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,986,156.00
Payroll %:
37.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
70.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1964
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
40
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+27%
+27%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Common Destiny Care Home
Type of care:
AL
Community:
Fremont (Northgate)
Bed Count:
6
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COMMON DESTINY, LLC
Occupancy:
83.3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%Places of interest near Orono Commons
0.8 miles from city center — 3.1 miles to nearest hospital (PCHC - Helen Hunt Health 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
Inspections
Total health citations
40
Citations per inspection
10
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
23 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations; and 15 of 40 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
1
1
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 1
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
33 moderate citations
6 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 07, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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 of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.7
18% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 14.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.5
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 29.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.9%
15% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 26.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.5%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 31.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.1%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 29.8%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 4.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
12.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
12.0%
168% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.3%
19% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 2.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
11.1%
102% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 5.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
10.1%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 10.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.6%
19% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 19.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
53.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
53.4%
41% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 90.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 95.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.61
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.61
16% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.39
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.76
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.76
63% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.08
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
20.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
20.0%
72% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 70.8%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
24% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
23.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
23.8%
68% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 74.5%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.6%
10% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 20.5%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.5%
58% better than California averageCalifornia average: 15.6%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.2%
55% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.1%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.1%
6% better than California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
56.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
56.1%
11% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and 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 amount
$10K
57% lower than California averageCalifornia average: $24K
Number of fines
1
18% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$10K
California average
$24K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 7, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 7, 2025
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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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