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Orono Commons
117 Bennoch Road, Orono, ME 04473
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Orono Commons Description
Orono Commons is a medium 10 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Orono, 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 8.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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
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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers express gratitude for the exceptional care their loved ones received, highlighting the staff's compassion, professionalism, and dedication.
- Several reviews commend the facility for its cleanliness, quality of food, and the range of activities available for residents.
- Family members appreciate the excellent communication and support provided by the staff, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Some reviewers specifically mention the high level of care provided in the dementia unit and the overall positive impact on their loved ones' well-being.
- One reviewer praised the facility for the rehabilitation services that significantly improved their condition, allowing them to regain independence.
Negative Reviews:
- A few reviews report concerns about the care and management, including a lack of communication regarding a resident's health condition leading to hospital readmission.
- Some family members express frustration with the response time to call bells and the handling of medical emergencies, suggesting potential safety risks.
- There are complaints about the quality of food, with one reviewer describing it as unappealing and not always following the menu.
- A reviewer shares a negative experience with the staff's attitude and professionalism, including an incident where a staff member expressed a desire to physically harm a resident.
- Concerns are raised about the facility's handling of medications and discharge plans, with one reviewer describing their experience as negligent and resulting in further complications.
Overall:
Orono Commons receives a mix of reviews, with many praising the care and dedication of the staff, while others raise concerns about specific aspects of care and management. Positive reviews often highlight the compassionate and professional nature of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the quality of rehabilitation services. Negative reviews, however, point to issues with communication, safety, and professionalism that potential residents and their families may want to consider.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 1, 1969
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 80
Total current residents: 75
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: 9
Number of
substantiated complaints: 5
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $8037
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-08 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-08 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | 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. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2019-10-08 | 2019-11-25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | D | 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | B | 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. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-11 | 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. |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-12-14 | 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. |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-12-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-12-14 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-12-14 | 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. |
| 2021-11-03 | 2021-11-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-19 | 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. |
| 2021-04-15 | 2021-05-19 | G | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-04-25 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-04-25 | D | 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. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-04-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-04-25 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-04-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-03-24 | 2021-04-25 | D | 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. |
| 2020-08-18 | 2020-09-08 | 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. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | B | 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. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | B | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | 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. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | 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. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| 2019-10-09 | 2019-11-04 | B | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-04-05 | $12,675 |
| 2021-03-24 | $8,037 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Orono which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 9,474 (very small town).
- The average income is $66,085, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 47.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 54 days of snow and 183 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 0.89 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.22 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.54 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.06 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.13 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 258.0, Moderate Days 14.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Bell's IGA
1.0 miles awayHanaford
2.3 miles awayNatural Living Center
4.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
5.0 miles awayHannaford
5.3 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
UMaine Memorial Union bus stop
0.7 miles awayParking Garage
7.9 miles awayBangor Depot
7.9 miles awayUnion Street
8.0 miles awayCedar Street
8.2 miles awayBanks
University Credit Union
0.8 miles awayBangor Savings Bank
0.9 miles awayPeople’s United Bank
0.9 miles awayMaine Savings
1.5 miles awayPeople's United Bank
3.6 miles awayHospitals
Dorothea Dix Phychiatric Center
6.1 miles awayAcadia Hospital
6.5 miles awayEastern Maine Medical Center
6.6 miles awayRoss Manor
6.9 miles awaySaint Joseph Hospital
7.1 miles awayPharmacies
Orono Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayNew England Reserve
1.5 miles awayHannaford
6.8 miles awayBangor Drug
6.9 miles awayWalgreens
6.9 miles awayDentists
Bangor Family Dentistry
7.6 miles awayHampden Family Dentristy
13.0 miles awayParks
Fay Hyland Botanical Garden
0.2 miles awayUniversity of Maine at Orono Historic District
0.5 miles awayWebster Park
0.7 miles awayMarden Park
0.7 miles awayWebster
0.8 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
University Mall
1.0 miles awayBangor Mall
5.4 miles awayCulture
Cyrus Pavilion Theatre
0.6 miles awayHauck Auditorium
0.7 miles awayHutchins Concert Hall
0.7 miles awayBrewer Auditorium
8.2 miles awayRestaurants
Thai Kitchen
0.6 miles awayTacorita
0.8 miles awayThe Family Dog
0.8 miles awayPat's Pizza
0.8 miles awayHarvest Moon Deli
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