Oak Grove Center
Waterville, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205091) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,056 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (207) 873-0721 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oak Grove Center in Waterville, Maine has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Maine state average of about 3.09 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Oak Grove Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50 percent. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Yes, Oak Grove Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,056.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming and is subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Oak Grove Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1993. The facility maintains 90 certified beds with an average of 85 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Oak Grove Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 50.0%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,056.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility. CMS has designated Oak Grove Center as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus program, meaning the facility has been identified as persistently underperforming on inspections and is subject to increased CMS scrutiny; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. No abuse icon is indicated in the current CMS data for this facility.
Oak Grove Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oak Grove Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maine state average of 3.09 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Oak Grove Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.76 hours per resident per day, with 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 50.0%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,056.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated Oak Grove Center as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming; no abuse icon is currently indicated in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 85 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Oak Grove Center is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2078730721 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 2078730721 to arrange a visit and review details on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205091?state=ME.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.