Orono Commons
Orono, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205031) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,358
Phone: (207) 866-4914 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Orono Commons has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below Maine's state average of 3.09. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Orono Commons reports total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.2%.
CMS records show Orono Commons has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,358.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Orono Commons is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine, operating under for-profit corporate ownership since it was first approved on July 1, 1969. The facility is certified for 80 beds and reports an average of 74.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Orono Commons holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.54, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,358.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
Orono Commons is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 across the chain. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Orono Commons has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Orono Commons is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 56.2% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,358.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Orono Commons is certified for 80 beds and reports an average of 74.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Orono Commons scores 2, 2, and 3 respectively, with a quality measure rating of 2.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2078664914 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2078664914 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205031?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.