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Sandy River Center

119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,973

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,929
  • Average State Price: $4,957
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Sandy River Center Description

    Sandy River Center is a medium 28 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 23.8 miles outside the small town of Skowhegan, Maine and is part of the Genesis HealthCare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.6
    Sandy River Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 48 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 4 communities in Farmington
  • Ranking in State: 74 out of 181 communities in ME
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.4
    Genesis HealthCare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1256 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Maine

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Many reviews highlight the positive aspects of Sandy River, noting its friendly and professional staff, clean facilities, and the excellent care provided to residents. The facility is praised for its rehabilitation services, senior care, and the compassionate treatment of patients. Activities like holiday celebrations are appreciated, and the staff's efforts in making residents feel comfortable and well-cared for are frequently mentioned.

    Several reviewers, including those who have worked at or visited Sandy River, commend the facility for its welcoming atmosphere, thorough and accommodating staff, and the security measures in place, such as electronic face recognition for entry. The dedication of the staff, even when short-staffed, is noted as a strong point, with many expressing gratitude for the hard work and kindness shown towards residents and their families.

    However, there are critical reviews as well, with some expressing concerns over the care provided. One review mentions a negative experience regarding a family member's rehabilitation process, alleging neglect and inadequate care. Another review criticizes the management for staffing issues and the impact on resident care, suggesting that cost-cutting measures have led to a decline in the quality of service. Concerns about the treatment of residents and the responsiveness of management to complaints are also raised.

    Despite these criticisms, many reviews reflect a positive view of Sandy River, with staff members being described as kind, friendly, and extremely helpful. The facility is often described as clean, warm, and accommodating, creating a pleasant environment for residents and visitors alike.


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    Health

    ShortStay care

    LongTerm care

    Neurological care and rehabilitation

    Respite care

    Palliative care

    Physical therapy


    Services

    24-hour emergency alert and response system

    Pharmaceutical delivery service

    Phone service

    Mail and Newspaper Service

    On-site Medical Director


    Activities

    Cultural, educational, religious and social activities

    Recreation activities


    Community Amenities

    Activity room

    Conveniently Located

    Beauty Salon / Barber Services

    Complimentary laundry facility on-site

    Housekeeping

    Wireless Internet


    Room Amenities

    Private and Semi-Private Rooms

    Spacious rooms

    Private balcony/ porch / patio

    Scenic views

    Cable Television

    Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits


    Dining

    Dining Room

    Dietary and nutrition needs management


    Transportation

    Coordinated transportation


    Pet

    Pets Permitted



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 1
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 1, 1991
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 82
    Total current residents: 69
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 10
    Number of substantiated complaints: 9
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-10-25 2022-11-28 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2022-10-25 2022-11-28 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-10-25 2022-11-28 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-10-25 2022-12-07 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-10-25 2022-12-07 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 C Egress Deficiencies Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 C Egress Deficiencies Provide hallway or ground-level exits in all residents' rooms.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 D Services Deficiencies Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-01-28 2020-02-14 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-09-28 2022-11-01 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2022-09-28 2022-11-01 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2022-09-28 2022-11-01 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-09-28 2022-11-01 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2022-09-28 2022-11-01 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2022-09-28 2022-11-01 E Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    2022-08-11 nan B Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 B Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 B Administration Deficiencies Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    2022-10-28 2022-12-06 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2022-04-20 2022-04-19 G Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2022-04-20 2022-04-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-28 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-28 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-28 E Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-28 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2020-01-30 2020-02-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-01-10 2019-02-24 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2019-01-10 2019-02-24 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2019-01-10 2019-02-24 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-01-10 2019-02-24 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-07-23 $7,303

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Skowhegan which is 23.8 miles away and has a population of 6,297 (very small town).
    • The average income is $54,434, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 20
      • Average Temperature: 46.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 123 days of rain, 70 days of snow and 171 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 2.81 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.82 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.52 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.25 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.17 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Save-A-Lot
    0.3 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.5 miles away
    Hannaford
    1.9 miles away
    Food City
    3.3 miles away
    Edmund's Market
    16.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Franklin Memorial Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Walmart
    0.5 miles away
    Career Center
    1.2 miles away
    Farmington - Park & Ride
    2.8 miles away
    Famrington - UMF Olsen Center
    3.1 miles away

    Banks

    Camden National Bank
    2.0 miles away
    Franklin Savings Bank Administration
    3.2 miles away
    Franklin Savings Bank
    3.2 miles away
    University Credit Union
    3.3 miles away
    TD Bank
    3.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Franklin Memeorial
    0.1 miles away
    Franklin Memorial Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Rumford Hospital
    20.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    2.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Strong Area Dental Center
    13.8 miles away

    Parks

    Farmington Park
    2.5 miles away
    Bjorn Park
    2.5 miles away
    Waltons Mill Pond Park
    2.6 miles away
    Whistle Stop Rail Trail
    2.7 miles away
    Baseball Field
    2.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Pro Nails
    1.1 miles away
    Audio D and Finetone Hearing Aids
    1.1 miles away
    Hair Salon
    1.1 miles away
    Laundry Mat
    8.5 miles away
    River Valley Crossing
    20.8 miles away

    Culture

    University of Maine at Farmington Art Gallery
    3.1 miles away
    Alumni Theater
    3.2 miles away
    Emery Art Gallery
    3.2 miles away
    Maine State Music Theatre
    3.3 miles away
    Sugar Wood Art Gallery
    3.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Thai Smile & Sushi
    2.5 miles away
    Arkay Pizza
    2.7 miles away
    The Beaver Lodge
    3.1 miles away
    South Dining Hall
    3.1 miles away
    North Dining Hall
    3.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of ME. It is a medium-sized community with 28 total beds.

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