Sandy River Center
Farmington, ME · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 205069) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,069
Phone: (207) 778-6591 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandy River Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sandy River Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.1%.
Sandy River Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $14,069.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Sandy River Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, first approved for certification on October 1, 1991. The facility is certified for 82 beds and reports an average daily census of 76.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sandy River Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09. Its component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.44, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $14,069.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. No abuse icon is indicated, and no Special Focus Facility designation applies to Sandy River Center according to the supplied data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions, as ratings and penalty records may be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sandy River Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Maine state average of 3.09.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sandy River Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 46.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $14,069.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Sandy River Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sandy River Center is certified for 82 beds and has an average daily census of 76.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sandy River Center was first approved for certification on October 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sandy River Center scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
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 207-778-6591 and verify 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 207-778-6591 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/205069?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.